MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW.
FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A D
fasteners from magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this tool.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
Failure to cycle
Moveable nose too far from workpiece
Lack of power; slow to cycle
Tool dry, lacks lubrication
Broken head valve spring
O-rings cut or cracked/gasket damaged
Exhaust blocked
Trigger valve worn/leaks
Dirt/grime built up on driver
Sleeve not seated correctly on nose
Head valve not seated correctly on sleeve
Head valve dry
Air pressure too low
Contact arm valve exhaust/port/channel
blocked
Skipping fasteners; intermittent
Worn magazine
feed
Dry/dirty magazine
Broken/chipped driver
Trigger valve O-ring cut or cracked
Leaking deflector gasket
Wrong sized fasteners
Bent/damaged fasteners or collation
Loose magazine nose screws
Low air pressure
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FIX
Place nail point in metal connector hole/make sure tool is
not tipped so magazine is in contact with work surface
Lubricate tool using D
WALT pneumatic tool oil
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Replace head valve spring
Replace O-rings/gasket
Check top seal, head valve, deflector cover; replace
Replace trigger valve assembly
Disassemble to remove driver; clean driver
Disassemble to correct
Disassemble to correct; replace
Disassemble/lubricate
Check air supply equipment
Disassemble/Check/Clean; replace assembly
Replace magazine
Clean/lubricate
using D
WALT pneumatic tool oil
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Replace driver (check driver piston O-ring)
Replace trigger valve assembly
Tighten screws; replace gasket
Use only recommended fasteners
Discontinue using these fasteners
Tighten all screws
Check air supply system to tool
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