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SKU 

 

97525 

         

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

 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 (92) are 

damaged.

Replace O-Rings and check contact 

trip operation.

Air leaking between 

Housing and Nose.

1.  Loose screws in Housing.
2.  Damaged O-Rings/Bumper (85).

1.  Tighten screws.
2.  Replace O-Rings or Bumper (85).

Air leaking between 

Housing and Cap (4).

1.  Loose screws.
2.  Damaged Gasket (9).

1.  Tighten Screws.
2.  Replace Gasket (9).

Runs slowly or has power 

loss.

1.  Insufficient oil.
2.  Broken Spring in Cylinder Cap 

(4).

3.  Exhaust is blocked.

1.  Lubricate as instructed.
2.  Replace Compression Spring (8).
3.  Clean Cap (4) or replace damaged 

parts.

Tool skips a nail.

1.  Worn Bumper (85) or damaged 

Pusher Spring.

2.  Dirt in Driver Guide (52).
3.  Inadequate airflow to Nailer/

Stapler.

4.  Worn or dry O-Ring on Piston.
5.  Damaged O-Ring on Trigger 

Valve.

6.  Cap Gasket (9) leaking.

1.  Replace Bumper (85) or Pusher 

Spring.

2.  Clean channels in Driver Guide 

(52).

3.  Check hose and compressor 

fittings.

4.  Replace or lubricate O-Rings.
5.  Replace O-Rings.
6.  Replace Gasket (9).

Fasteners are jammed.

1.  Guide on driver is worn.
2.  Fasteners are wrong size or 

damaged.

3.  Magazine or Nose screws are 

loose.

4.  Driver (17A) is damaged.

1.  Replace Guide.
2.  Use correct, undamaged Fasteners.
3.  Tighten screws.
4.  Replace Driver (17A).

Nailer/Stapler will not drive 

down tight.

1.  Rounded Driver (17A) slipping 

off fastener crown.

2.  Lack of air pressure.
3.  Slow cycling and loss of power.

1.  Replace Driver (17A).
2.  Supply correct pressure (60-100 

PSI).

3.  Check Compression Spring (8) for 

broken coils or reduced length. 

Make sure Exhaust is clear.

Blade driving fastener too 

deeply.

Worn Bumper (85) 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.

Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done, FIRST:

1.  Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler from the air hose.
2.  Empty Magazine A (61) 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 (61) open during maintenance.  The Magazine is spring-

loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Nailer/Stapler.

Summary of Contents for 97525

Page 1: ...ts reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork con tained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual ma...

Page 2: ...ng this tool 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries 2 Observe work area conditions Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations Do not expose to rain Keep work area well...

Page 3: ...your finger on the trigger whether it is attached to an air source or not Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not 13 Stay alert Watch what you are doing u...

Page 4: ...into the air or point it toward yourself or another person Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles during use maintenance and reloading 24 Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of a workpiece...

Page 5: ...ice you should incorporate an oiler regulator and inline filter as shown in the diagram above Hoses couplers oilers regulators and filters are all available at Harbor Freight Tools 1 You will need to...

Page 6: ...by a qualified service technician Operation Testing The Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism continued Loading Nails or Staples ALWAYS WEAR ANSI APPROVED IMPACT SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN RELOADING OR DO...

Page 7: ...gure 3 4 Carefully slide the Driver Cover 50 off around the Safety 42 Note the position of the tab on the Driver Cover 50 Remove the jammed fastener pliers may be necessary to remove a stuck fastener...

Page 8: ...t 9 leaking 1 Replace Bumper 85 or Pusher Spring 2 Clean channels in Driver Guide 52 3 Check hose and compressor fittings 4 Replace or lubricate O Rings 5 Replace O Rings 6 Replace Gasket 9 Fasteners...

Page 9: ...THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO T...

Page 10: ...7525 Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Assembly Drawing NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement p...

Page 11: ...tal or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTH ER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MER CH...

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