SKU 97524
40116
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Anytime
any
maintenance or repairs are done, FIRST:
1. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler from the air hose.
2. Empty Magazine A (67) completely.
3. Attempt to fire the Nailer/Stapler into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is
disconnected and is incapable of firing any staples.
4.
Always leave Magazine A (67) open during maintenance. The Magazine is spring-
loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Nailer/Stapler.
Troubleshooting Guide
Stop using the Nailer/Stapler immediately if any of the following problems occur.
Repairs and part replacements must be done only by a qualified technician.
All procedures in bold on this chart are to be attempted only be a qualified technician.
Problem
Likely Cause
Solution
Air leaking at Trigger
area.
O-Rings in Valve Body (100) are
damaged.
Replace O-Rings and check
contact trip operation.
Air leaking between
Housing and Nose.
Loose screws in Housing.
1.
Damaged O-Rings/Bumper (94).
2.
Tighten screws.
1.
Replace O-Rings or Bumper
2.
(94).
Air leaking between
Housing and Cap (4).
Loose screws.
1.
Damaged Gasket (9).
2.
Tighten Screws.
1.
Replace Gasket (9).
2.
Runs slowly or has power
loss.
Insufficient oil.
1.
Broken Spring in Cylinder Cap (4).
2.
Exhaust is blocked.
3.
Lubricate as instructed.
1.
Replace Compression Spring (8).
2.
Clean Cap (4) or replace
3.
damaged parts.
Tool skips a nail.
Worn Bumper (94) or damaged
1.
Pusher Spring.
Dirt in Driver Guide (58).
2.
Inadequate airflow to Nailer/
3.
Stapler.
Worn or dry O-Ring on Piston.
4.
Damaged O-Ring on Trigger Valve.
5.
Cap Gasket (9) leaking.
6.
Replace Bumper (94) or Pusher
1.
Spring.
Clean channels in Driver Guide (58).
2.
Check hose and compressor
3.
fittings.
Replace or lubricate O-Rings.
4.
Replace O-Rings.
5.
Replace Gasket (9).
6.
Fasteners are jammed.
Guide on driver is worn.
1.
Fasteners are wrong size or
2.
damaged.
Magazine or Nose screws are loose.
3.
Driver (17A) is damaged.
4.
Replace Guide.
1.
Use correct, undamaged
2.
Fasteners.
Tighten screws.
3.
Replace Driver (17A).
4.
Nailer/Stapler will not
drive down tight.
Rounded Driver (17A) slipping off
1.
fastener crown.
Lack of air pressure.
2.
Slow cycling and loss of power.
3.
Replace Driver (17A).
1.
Supply correct pressure (60-100
2.
PSI).
Check Compression Spring
3.
(8) for broken coils or reduced
length.
Make sure Exhaust is clear.
Blade driving fastener too
deeply.
Worn Bumper (94) and/or Piston
Spacer.
Replace either or both parts.
All procedures in bold on this chart are to be attempted only be a qualified technician.
