MAINTENANCE
CLEAN AND INSPECT DAILY
CAUTION: Disconnect tool from air supply before cleaning and inspection.
Correct all problems before putting the tool back in service.
Wipe tool clean and inspect for wear or damage. Use non-flamable cleaning
solutions to wipe exterior of tool only if necessary. Do Not Soak tool with
cleaning solutions. Such solutions can damage internal parts.
Inspect trigger and safety mechanism to assure system is complete and func-
tional: no loose or missing parts, no binding or sticking parts.
Keep all screws tight. Loose screws can cause personal injury or damage the
tool.
If the tool is used without an in-line oiler, place 5 or 6 drops of air tool oil into the
air inlet of the tool at the beginning of each workday.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools eventually require some servicing of replacement parts due to
wear from normal use.
If your tool requires service, ask your retailer or call Superior Airco Wholesale at
(888) 267-7713 for an authorized repair centre in your area. All repairs made by
local authorized repair centres are fully guaranteed against defective material and
workmanship.
Some user-serviceable components are described in the Troubleshooting section.
We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than authorized
agencies.
Questions? Feel free to call our technical support department toll-free at
1(800)267-7713. In any communication, please be prepared to give all the
information about your tool: model number, type, serial number, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION: Disconnect the tool from air supply before performing any service
procedure.
PROBLEM
Trigger area leaks air
Lower body / nose leaks air
Upper body / nose leaks air
Failure to cycle
Fasteners driven too deeply
Skips fasteners, intermittent feed Foreign matter between small piston and small cylinderDisassemble / clean / lubricate
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CAUSE
O-ring in trigger valve stem is worn or damaged
O-ring in trigger valve head is worn or damaged
Foreign matter
Loose nose screws
O-ring between body & nose is damaged
Bumper is damaged
Foreign matter between bumper and body
Loose screw connecting cylinder and body
O-ring is damaged
Gasket is damaged
Tool dry, lack of lubrication
Spring in cylinder cap is damaged
Head valve stuck in cap
Safety bracket position is incorrect
Air pressure too high
Small piston O-ring is worn & damaged
Tool dry, lacks lubrication
CORRECTION
Check or replace O-ring / lubricate
Check or replace O-ring / lubricate
Clean tool and lubricate
Tighten & recheck
Check or replace O-ring / lubricate
Replace bumper
Disassemble and clean
Tighten screw and re-check
Check or replace O-ring / lubricate
Replace gasket
Use air tool lubricant
Replace spring
Disassemble, check, lubricate
Turn adjuster knob to lower bracket
Decrease air pressure
Check or replace O-ring / lubricate
Use air tool lubricant