Campbell Hausfeld IronForce IFN328K0, Operating Instructions Manual

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

Air leaking at trigger valve 
area.

O-Rings in trigger valve housing are 
damaged

Replace o-rings and check operation of Work 
Contact Element (WCE)

Air leaking between housing 
and nose.

1.  Loose screws in housing

1.   Tighten screws

2. Damaged O-Rings

2. Replace o-rings

3. Damage to bumper

3. Replace bumper

 Air leaking between housing 
and cap.

1. Loose screws

1. Tighten screws

2. Damaged gasket

2. Replace gasket

Stapler skips driving staple.

1.  Worn bumper

1.  Replace bumper

2.  Dirt in nose piece

2.  Clean drive channel

3.  Dirt or damage prevent staples or pusher 

from moving freely in magazine

3. Clean magazine

4. Damaged pusher spring

4. Replace spring

5.  Inadequate air flow to stapler

5.  Check fitting, hose, or compressor

6.  Worn O-Ring on piston or lack of 

lubrication

6.  Replace and lubricate o-rings

7.  Damaged O-Ring on trigger valve

7.  Replace o-rings

8.  Air leaks

8.  Tighten screws and fittings

9. Cap gasket leaking

9. Replace gasket

Stapler runs slow or has loss 
of power.

 1.  Stapler not lubricated sufficiently

1.   Lubricate stapler

2.  Broken spring in cylinder cap

2.  Replace spring

3.  Exhaust port in cap is blocked

3.  Replace damaged internal parts

Staples are jammed in 
stapler.

1.  Guide on driver is worn

1.  Replace guide

2.  Staples are not correct size

2.  Use only recommended staples

3.  Staples are bent

3.  Replace with undamaged staples

4.  Magazine or nose screws are loose

4.  Tighten screws

5.  Driver is damaged

5.  Replace driver

6.  Staples loaded incorrectly

6.  Review Loading/Unloading section in this 

manual

Air leaking at trigger valve

stem.

O-Rings or seals are damaged

Replace o-rings or seals

Troubleshooting Chart

Stop using stapler immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury could occur.  

  Any repairs or replacements must be done by a Qualifi ed Service Person or Authorized Service Center.

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Operating Instructions

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