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Maintenance chart
ACTION
WHY
HOW
Drain air line filter daily.
Prevent accumulation of moisture
Open manual petcock.
and dirt.
Keep lubricator filled.
Keep the Nailer lubricated.
Fill with Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant.
Clean filter element — then blow
Prevent clogging of filter with dirt.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
air through filter in direction
opposite to normal flow.
Clean nails and washers (caps) magazine
Prevent a jam.
Blow clean daily.
and nails and washers (caps) feeding
mechanism.
Keep push lever working properly.
Promote operator safety and
Blow clean daily.
efficient Nailer operation.
Lubricate the Nailer after nailing.
Extend the Nailer life.
Supply 5 – 10 drops of lubricant
into the Nailer.
Drain air compressor.
Keep the Nailer operated properly.
Open petcock on air compressor tank.
PROBLEM
Nailer operates, but no nail or cap
(washer) is driven.
Operator troubleshooting
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below.
If problems persist, contact a Hitachi authorized service center for assistance.
Weak drive.
Slow to cycle.
Drives too deep.
CHECK METHOD
CORRECTION
Open nail guide. Check for a jam.
Clear a jam per Page 19.
Open the washer magazine cover.
Re-load the Cap (washer) properly.
Check to see that the Cap (washer) is
loaded properly.
Check function of feeder per
Clean and lubricate.
Page 19.
Washer spring weakened or damaged?
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Check for proper nails and caps
Use only recommended nails and caps
(washers).
(washers).
Check air pressure.
Increase air pressure. (Do not
exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm
2
))
Check position of adjuster per page 18.
Readjust
(During Plastic cap (washer) use only)
Check function of feeder per page 19.
Clean and lubricate.
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Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.
Driver blade worn?
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Piston O-ring worn or damaged?
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Feed piston (B) worn or damaged?
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Check air pressure.
Increase air pressure. (Do not
exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm
2
))
Check position of adjuster per page 18.
Readjust
(During Plastic cap (washer) use only)