Powernail 15FS, Operation And Maintenance Manual

10

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

1

Driving 

blade does 

not retract

1. Zero of Low air pressure

Check air supply for 80 psi minimum to 110 psi maximum

2. Lack of lubrication

Manually lubricate through male air inlet 

fi

 tting

3. Excessive dirt inside Stapler

Disassemble and clean

4. Bent or burred driving blade

Replace driving blade assembly (A-5)

5. Seals worn out

Replace driving blade assembly (A-5)

2

Driving 

blade 

retracts 

slowly

1. Low air pressure

Turn up air pressure to 80-110 psi max

2. Lack of lubrication

Manually lubricate through male air inlet 

fi

 tting

3. Air supply restricted by small ori

fi

 ce Use 1/4" minimum diameter air 

fi

 ttings

4. Excessive dirt inside nailer

Disassemble, clean and lubricate

3

Staple is not 

countersunk

1. Low air pressure

Turn up air pressure to 80-110 psi max

2. Broken Driving Blade

Replace driving blade assembly (A-5)

3. Stapler hit hard surface

Move from obstruction

4. Worn out gate and/or gate plates

Replace gate (406-Gate, 402 and 403-Gate plates)

4

Stapler 

leaks air

1. Air supply 

fi

 ttings loose

Tighten all air line 

fi

 tting connections

2. Dry wall dust in Stapler

Rebuild Stapler, Replace driving blade assembly (A-5)

3. Excess air pressure blew out seals Check air supply for 110 psi maximum—Replace driving 

blade assembly (A-5)

4. Plunger screws loose

Tighten the 5 plunger screws (107)

5. Cracked or damaged body

Replace Stapler

6. Seals worn out

Replace driving blade assembly (A-5)

5

Bottom 

of stapler 

cracked off

1. Operated without rubber bumper 

installed

Replace damaged parts

2. Excessive air pressure used

Replace damaged parts

6

Staples jam 

in nailer

1. Not using Powerstapler™ Staples

Use Powerstapler™ Staples only (2”,1-3/4”,1-1/2” 

Lengths)

2. Continued use after a short hit

Clear staple immediately after short hit

3. Staple pusher damaged or spring 

broken

Replace staple pusher assembly (412 or 409)

4. Staple channel loose

Tighten staple channel retaining screws (411)

5. Bent staple stuck in gate or gate 

plates

Remove gate plates B & A and clear out bent staple 

(402, 403)

6. Hit another set staple or hard object Move from obstruction
7. Stapler gate worn out

Replace staple gate (402, 403)

7

Plunger 

locked 

up—won't 

move or 

fi

 re

1. Lack of lubrication

Manually lubricate through male air inlet 

fi

 tting

PowerStapler 15FS Trouble Shooting Chart