Troubleshooting
Preparing Tool for Operation - Battery/Charger Problems
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Battery does not appear to accept charge
when the battery and charger are plugged
into the wall mount adapter.
Battery charger flashes red/green for more
than 20 minutes.
Charger gets hot, makes excessively loud
noise, or smokes during charging cycle.
Charger cord or wall plug gets hot.
Normal Stage of Operation
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Fan does not run - tool indicator light is
blinking red or solid red.
Fan does not run, or runs slower than
normal - tool indicator light is solid red.
Work-contacting element does not depress
fully - tool does not operate.
Tool will not cycle - fan runs, indicator light
is solid green.
If tool will not operate after following the above service directions, return the tool to an authorized Paslode
representative for service.
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Inoperative indicator lights on charger, or
defective charger.
Defective battery.
Battery damaged or cycle life exhausted.
Damaged charger.
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Battery is not charged.
Battery terminals are oily, dirty, or corroded.
Battery is discharged.
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Lockout bracket is stuck in lockout position.
Work-contacting element is bent, worn or at
the deepest setting.
Follower is not behind fasteners.
Fuel Cartridge empty or past the "Best Use
Before" date stamped on the bottom of the fuel
cartridge .
Spark plug is dirty.
No spark is generated.
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Try battery in tool after a full charge cycle. If
tool LED is green, charger is not working
properly. Replace charger, or monitor
charging time to ensure battery has
adequate time for recharging. It is normal
for battery to feel warm after properly
charging.
Replace battery.
Discontinue use immediately and unplug
from power source. Replace charger and
tag or dispose of charger to prevent
accidental reuse or connection to power
source.
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Charge battery.
Clean battery terminals with cloth or pencil
eraser.
Charge battery.
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Check lockout.
If the lockout is stuck or not working properly,
stop using the tool and return to an authorized
Paslode dealer for service.
Remove and inspect lower probe. Clean,
adjust or replace lower probe as required.
Position follower behind fasteners.
Replace fuel cartridge. See page 16 for details
on how to check fuel cartridges.
Clean tool cylinder head and spark plug.
Return tool to authorized Paslode
service.
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