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TROUBLESHOOTING  GUIDE

Stop using the Tool immediately if any of the following occur. Serious personal injury could occur.

Warranty repairs or replacements 

must

 be performed by a DeVilbiss Air Power Authorized

 Service Center 

Only.

SOLUTION

CAUSE

Seals in trigger shaft valve housing are dam-
aged.

Trigger shaft valve spring worn.

Loose exhaust deflector screws.

Damaged cylinder top seal.

Damaged cap seals.

Cap spring weak or damaged.

Worn or damaged joint guide.

Driver blade damaged.

Dirt between guide body and door.

Dirt or damage prevents fasteners or fastener
pusher from moving freely in magazine.

Damaged fastener pusher spring.

Inadequate air flow or pressure  to tool.

Worn seal on piston or lack of lubrication.

Damaged seal on trigger shaft valve.

Cylinder sleeve seals damaged.

Cap seal leaking.

Tool not lubricated sufficiently.

Inadequate air flow or pressure to tool.

Broken spring in cylinder cap.

Worn seal on piston or lack of lubrication.

Exhaust port in cap is blocked.

Driver blade is worn or damaged

Fasteners are not  correct size.

Fasteners are bent.

Fasteners coming apart in magazine.

Latch assembly weak or damaged.

Guide body groove damaged.

Door groove damaged.

Fasteners pusher system defective.

PROBLEM

Air leaking at trigger valve area.

Air leaking between housing and
exhaust deflector

Tool fails to drive fastener.

Tool runs slow or has loss of power.

Fasteners are jammed in tool.

Seals must be replaced. 

(NSK-018)

Replace valve spring. 

(NSK-018)

Screws need to be tightened.

Seals need to be replaced.  

(NSK-006)

Seals needs to be replaced.  

(NSK-006)

Replace cap spring. 

(NSK-006)

Joint guide needs to be replaced. 

(NSK-004)

Replace driver blade. 

(NSK-004)

Clean.

Magazine needs to be cleaned or repaired.

Spring needs to be replaced.

Verify air pressure to tool.

Seal need to be replaced. Lubricate. 

(NSK-

004)

Seal needs to be replaced or lubricated.

(NSK-018)

Replace seals. 

(NSK-008)

Seal needs to be replaced. 

(NSK-006)

Tool needs to be lubricated.

Verify air pressure to tool.

Replace spring. 

(NSK-006)

Replace seal 

(NSK-004) 

lubricate.

Inspect and clear blockage.

Replace driver blade.  

(NSK-004)

Fasteners recommended for tool must be
used.

Replace with undamaged fasteners.

Verify and replace.

Replace latch assembly.

Repace guide body.

Replace door.

Determine defective part and replace.

Summary of Contents for AFN5

Page 1: ...is information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL STEEL DRIVER SERIES Specifications MODEL AFN5 AIR INLET 1 4 NPT WEIGHT 5 lbs LENGTH 13 HEIGHT...

Page 2: ...intenance 7 8 RecommendedHook up 8 Contact Trip Safety Mechanism 9 A Operating A Contact Trip Tool B Checking The Operation Of Contact Trip Safety Mechanism Loading The Tool 10 OperatingtheTool 10 11...

Page 3: ...ct the nearest Authorized Warranty Service Center that provides on site service calls for service call arrangement o If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty...

Page 4: ...plosion SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION A HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE Information that you should pay special attention to URGENT SAFETY INFORMATI...

Page 5: ...f the contact trip safety mechanism is not working Death or a serious puncture could occur if the contact trip bumps something or someone while holding the tool with the trigger depressed Damage to th...

Page 6: ...pressed and allow the tool to discharge a fastener into the air or through thin work materials HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD TO LOOK FOR Injury to self or others in the work area Pay attention to others in...

Page 7: ...k oil level in the oiler daily See Figure 2 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE NOTE Proper lubrication is the owner s responsibility Failure to lubricate the tool properly will dramatically shorten the life...

Page 8: ...ings which will allow air to remain in the tool Serious personal injury could occur Do not use any type of flammable gases or oxygen as a power source for the tool Use filtered lubricated regu lated c...

Page 9: ...rface and the trigger is pulled to drive a fastener 3 The trigger is released after each fastener is driven 4 Move the tool to the next desired fastener location and repeat the procedure above Check t...

Page 10: ...lay b Never aim or point the tool at anyone The tool may contain fasteners c Always keep people and animals at a safe distance from the work area in case of accidental discharge of fasteners d Never p...

Page 11: ...ect tool from air hose 2 Pull feeder shoe back into locked position 3 Remove jammed fasteners 4 Load good fasteners and unlock feeder shoe Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 CLEARING A JAM FROM THE TOOL 1 Add one d...

Page 12: ...orrect size Fasteners are bent Fasteners coming apart in magazine Latch assembly weak or damaged Guide body groove damaged Door groove damaged Fasteners pusher system defective PROBLEM Air leaking at...

Page 13: ...13 EXPLODED VIEW 24...

Page 14: ...8 NSP 169 NSP 170 NSP 171 NSP 172 NSP 173 NSP 174 NSP 175 NSP 184 NSP 176 NSP 154 NSP 016 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART KITS Key Numbers 4 6 7 9 10 and 11 can only be purchased as part of NSK 006 Top R...

Page 15: ...4 2 INTERCHANGE INFORMATION The DeVilbiss Angle Finishing Nailer AFN5 will accept Fasteners for Senco SFN2B SFN1 Fasco F31 BA50 F4 BA65 F3PBA 50 These Fasteners should be the same length and shank gau...

Page 16: ...mber 1 800 888 2468 Ext 2 then 1 to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty repairs When ordering repair parts from your local Authorize...

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