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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Trigger valve housing
leaks air
O-ring cut or cracked
Replace O-ring
Trigger leaks air
O-ring cut or cracked
Replace trigger valve assembly
Nose leaks air
Loose nose screws
O-ring cut or cracked
Bumper cracked or worn
Tighten screws and recheck
Replace O-ring
Replace gasket
Deflector leaks air
Damaged gasket
Cracked or worn head valve piston
Loose deflector screws
Replace gasket
Replace head valve piston
Tighten screws and recheck
Failure to cycle
Air supply restriction
Tool dry lack of lubrication
Check air supply equipment
Use air tool lubricant
Worn head valve O-ring
Broken head valve spring
Head calve stuck in cap
Trigger valve O-ring cut or cracked
Moveable nose too far from work piece
Moveable nose broken
Replace O-ring
Replace head valve spring
Disassemble/check/lubricate
Replace moveable nose
Replace trigger valve assembly
Place nail point in metal connector hole/make sure
tool is not tipped so magazine is in contact with work
surface
Lack of power slow to
cycle
Tool dry, lacks lubrication
Broken head valve spring
O-ring cut or cracked/gasket damaged
Exhaust blocked
Trigger valve worn/leaks
Dirt/grime built up on driver
Use stated air tool lubricant
Replace head valve spring
Replace O-ring/gasket
Check top seal, head valve, deflector cover and
replace
Replace trigger valve assembly
Disassemble to remove driver, clean driver
Skipping fasteners;
intermittent feed
Worn magazine
Dry/dirty magazine
Broken/chipped driver
Trigger valve O-ring cut or cracked
Leaking deflector gasket
Wrong sized fasteners
Replace magazine
Clean/lubricate using stated air tool lubricant
Replace trigger valve assembly
Replace driver(check driver piston O-ring)
Tighten screws; replace gasket
Use only recommended fasteners
Bent/damaged fasteners or collation
Discontinue using these fasteners
Skipping fasteners;
intermittent feed
Loose magazine nose screws
Tighten all screws
Low air pressure
Check air supply system to tool
Damaged pusher spring
Replace spring
Tool dry, lacks lubrication
Use stated air tool lubricant
Worn driver piston O-ring
Replace O-ring, check driver
Air restriction/inadequate air flow through
socket and plug
Replace quick disconnect fittings
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