MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING YOUR NAILER/STAPLER
• Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean the nailer/stapler. Vapors in the
nailer/stapler will ignite by a spark and cause the tool to explode and result in death or serious
personal injury.
• Disconnect the air supply from the nailer/stapler.
• Remove tar buildup with #2 kerosene fuel oil or diesel fuel. Do not allow solvent to get into the
cylinder or dammage may occur. Dry off the tool completely before use.
• Air leaking at trigger valve
area.
• Air leaking between
housing and nose.
• Air leaking bewteen
housing and cap assembly.
• Nailer/stapler skips a nail
or a staple.
• Nailer/stapler runs too
slowly o r has loss of
power.
• Jammed nails/staples.
• O-rings in trigger valve are damaged.
• Loose screws in housing.
• Damaged O-rings.
• Bumper damage.
• Loose screws.
• Damaged seal.
• Worn bumper.
• Dirt in nailer/stapler nose.
• Dirt or damage prevents nails/staples
from moving freely in the magazine.
• Inadequate air flow to nailer/stapler.
• Worn O-ring on piston or lack of
lubrication.
• Damaged O-rings on trigger valve.
• Air leaks.
• Cap seal is leaking.
• Nailer/stapler is not sufficiently lubricated.
• Broken spring in cap assembly.
• Exhaust port in cap is blocked.
• Driver guide worn or damaged.
• Nails/staples are bent.
• Magazine or nose screws are loose.
• Damaged driver.
• O-rings must be replaced and safety trip
mechanism must be verified.
• Screws need to be tightened.
• O-rings must be replaced.
• Bumper needs to be replaced.
• Screws need to be tightened.
• Seal must be replaced.
• Bumper needs to be replaced.
• Clean.
• Magazine must be cleaned.
• Fitting hose and air compressor need to
be checked.
• O-rings must be replaced, lubricate.
• O-rings must be replaced.
• Screws and fittings need to be tightened.
• Seal needs to be replaced.
• Lubricate.
• Spring needs to be replaced.
• Damaged internal parts must be replaced.
• Replace driver guide.
• Replace with undamaged nails/staples.
• Screws need to be tightened.
• Replace driver.
Problem
Cause
Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
WARNING: Stop using this tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury could occur. Any
repairs or replacements must be done by a qualified person or an authorized service centre only.
REPLACEMENT DRIVER, BUMPER & O-RING REPAIR KITS
After prolonged use of your Nailer/stapler, the internal O-rings, Bumper & Driver may have to be
replaced caused by wear & tear. To repair, a complete Driver, Bumper & O-ring Replacement
Accessory Kit is available for your Nailer/stapler (model: KW-080). Contact your local King
Canada distributor for more information.
KW-080
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and
parts list.
