Troubleshooting
Problems
Possible cause(s)
Loose screws.
Air leaking in head cap.
Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
Lack of power.
Tool is too dry.
Slow to cycle.
Air pressure too low.
Exhaust blocked.
Not shooting fasteners.
Damaged pusher spring.
Wrong size of fasteners.
Fasteners are jammed
Drive channel is worn.
in the tool frequently.
Piston is broken or worn.
Bent fasteners.
Dirty magazine.
Loose magazine.
Wrong fasteners.
Corrective action
Tighten screws.
Install overhaul kit.
Add about 2-3 drops of lubrication
into the air connector.
Make sure the air compressor is
set between 70 psi and 115 psi.
Clean exhaust channel.
Replace spring.
Use 1/2 in. crown staples or
1-1/2 in. to 2 in. L cleat nails
Fix the drive channel.
Replace the piston.
Remove the bent fasteners,
replace with the 15.5 ga. 1/2 in.
crown staples or 1-1/2
in.
L cleat nails.
Clean magazine.
Tighten screws.
Verify that fasteners are the correct
size.
14
to 2
in.
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