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OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below.
If problems persist, contact a PNI authorized service center for assistance.
Trigger valve housing leaks air
O-ring cut or cracked
Contact PNI for replacement.
Trigger valve stem leaks air
O-ring/seals cut or cracked
Contact PNI for replacement.
Frame/nose leaks air
O-ring or gasket is cut or cracked
Contact PNI for replacement.
Bumper is cracked / worn
Contact PNI for replacement.
Frame/cap leaks air
Damaged gasket or seal
Contact PNI for replacement.
Cracked / worn head valve
Contact PNI for replacement.
Loose cap screws
Tighten and recheck.
Failure to cycle
Air supply restriction
Check air supply equipment
Worn head valve
Contact PNI for replacement.
Broken cylinder cap spring
Contact PNI for replacement.
Head valve stuck in cap
Contact PNI for replacement.
Lack of power; slow to cycle
Broken cylinder cap spring
Contact PNI for replacement.
Rings / seals cut or cracked
Contact PNI for replacement.
Exhaust blocked
Contact PNI for replacement.
Trigger assembly worn / leaks
Contact PNI for replacement.
Dirt/tar build up on driver
Contact PNI for replacement.
Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly on bottom bumper
Contact PNI for replacement.
Air pressure too low
Check air supply equipment
Skipping Staples;
intermittent feed
Worn bumper
Contact PNI for replacement.
Tar/dirt in driver channel
Contact PNI for replacement.
Air restriction/inadequate air flow through quick disconnect socket and plug
Replace quick disconnect fittings
Worn piston ring
Contact PNI for replacement.
Damaged pusher spring
Contact PNI for replacement.
Low air pressure
Check air supply equipment
Loose magazine nose screws
Tighten all screws
Staples too short for Stapler
Use only recommended Staples
Bent Staples
Discontinue use of these Staples
Wrong size Staples
Use only recommended Staples
Leaking head cap gasket
Contact PNI for replacement.
Trigger valve O-ring cut / worn
Contact PNI for replacement.
Broken/chipped driver
Contact PNI for replacement.
Dry/dirty magazine
Clean / lubricate; Use Air Tool
Lubricant
Worn magazine
Contact PNI for replacement.
Staples jam in Stapler
Driver channel worn
Contact PNI for replacement.
Wrong size Staples
Use only recommended Staples
Bent Staples
Discontinue use of these Staples
Loose magazine nose screws
Tighten all screws
Broken/chipped driver
Contact PNI for replacement.
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