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.
PROBLEM
Nailer operates,
but no nail is driven.
Weak drive.
Slow to cycle.
Drives too deep.
Skipping nails.
Intermittent feed.
Nails jam.
Driven nail is bent.
Drives properly during
normal operation, but does
not drive fully at faster
nailing speeds.
CHECK METHOD
Open magazine (A).
Check for a jam.
Nail feeder damaged?
Feed spring weakend
or damaged?
Check for proper nails.
nails.
Check air pressure.
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Driver blade worn?
Piston O-ring worm or
damaged?
Check air pressure.
Check for proper nails.
nails.
Nail feeder damaged?
Feeder spring weakend or
damaged?
Piston O-ring worn or
damaged?
Check for proper nails.
Driver blade worn?
Check inside diameter of
air hose.
CORRECTION
Clear a jam page 19.
Replace nail feeder.
Replace feed spring.
Use only recommended
Increase air pressure.
(Do not exceed 120 psi
(8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm
Use Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant.
Contact Hitachi for
replacement.
Reduce air pressure.
(Adjust 70 – 120 psi)
Use only recommended
Replace nail feeder.
Replace feeder spring.
Contact Hitachi for
replacement.
Use only recommended
nails.
Contact Hitachi for
replacement.
Use larger air hose.
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