Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
Tool does not fire.
Opening and closing of
barrel or pushing down of
the tool, etc. is not smooth
but is rough or binds.
Application Chart
Power load and power fastener application information.
For fastening this
Two by fours
Furring strips
Electrical
Junction boxes
Conduit clips
Shelf brackets
1/4" Plywood or
pegboard
Power load listings are recommendations only. If you are in doubt, try a test fastening
using the next lightest power load.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dirt build-up on sear
holder
not
proper penetration of fir-
ing pin or worn firing pin.
Lack of proper cleaning.
to this
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
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REMEDY
Check firing pin mark on
power load. Clean sear
allowing
holder, sear, and firing
pin. Replace worn or
damaged parts. Notice:
Do not attempt to clean
power load strip channel
with wire brush. You may
damage the tool.
Inspect and clean com-
plete tool (see Mainte-
nance on page 16). Re-
place worn or damaged
parts. Notice: Do not at-
tempt to clean power load
strip channel with wire
brush. You may damage
the tool.
power fastener
length
1
2
2
1
2"
1
1
1
1
1
1
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1
1
1
1
1
1
power load
color
Yellow
/
"
2
Green
/
"
2
Yellow/Red
Yellow
/
"
2
Green
/
"
2
Yellow/Red
/
"
2
Yellow
Green
Yellow/Red
Yellow
Green
Yellow/Red
Yellow
Green
/
"
Yellow
4
/
"
Green
4
/
"
Yellow/Red
4
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