OPErATInG ISSUE
Trigger valve housing leaks air
Trigger valve stem leaks air
Frame/piston rod leaks air
Frame/cap leaks air
Lack of power; slow to cycle
Skipping fasteners
Fasteners jam in stapler
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CAUSES
O-ring cut or cracked
O-ring/seals cut or cracked
O-ring
Damaged O-ring
Loose cap screws
Broken piston
Tool dry, lacks lubrication
O-rings/seals cut or cracked
Exhaust blocked
Trigger assembly work, leaks
Dirt/tar buildup on driver
Air pressure too low
Worn or misadjusted cycle lever
Tar/dirt in driver channel
Air restriction/inadequate air flow through
quick disconnect socket and plug
Worn piston O-ring/piston
Tool dry, lacks lubrication
Low air pressure
Loose magazine nose screws
Leaking head cap gasket
Trigger valve O-ring cut/worn
Broken/chipped driver
Worn anvil/pusher
Broken pusher spring
Worn former
Dry/dirty magazine
Driver channel worn
Wrong size fasteners
Bent fasteners
Loose magazine nose screws
Broken/chipped driver
Worn former
Worn anvil/pusher
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rECOmmEnDATIOnS
replace O-ring
replace trigger valve assembly
replace O-ring
replace O-ring
Tighten and recheck
replace piston
Use Bostitch Air Tool Lubricant
replace O-rings/seals
Check bumper, head valve spring
replace trigger assembly
Disassemble nose/driver to clean
Check air supply equipment
Adjust adjustment nut or replace
adjustment lever
Disassemble and clean nose and
driver
replace quick disconnect fittings
replace O-ring/piston
Use Bostitch Air Tool Lubricant
Check air supply system to tool
Tighten all screws
Tighten screws/replace gasket
replace O-ring
replace driver (check piston O-ring)
replace anvil/pusher
replace pusher spring
replace former
Clean/lubricate use Bostitch Air Tool
Lubricant
replace nose/check door
Use only recommended fasteners
Discontinue using these fasteners
Tighten all screws
replace driver
replace former
replace pusher
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