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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Many common problems can be solved easily by utilizing the chart below. For more serious or persistent problems, contact a
D
e
WALT
service center .
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect battery pack from tool before all repairs.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
FIX
Tool will not fire
Dryfire lock out engaged, blocking contact trip
from traveling fully.
Load more staples into magazine.
Battery is hot.
Let the battery cool or replace it with a cool pack.
Tool is hot.
Let the tool cool down before continuing use.
Bent contact trip.
See authorised service centre.
Terminals are dirty or damaged.
See authorised service centre.
Damaged internal electronics.
See authorised service centre.
Damaged trigger.
See authorised service centre.
Jammed staple/drive blade not returned to
home position.
Remove battery, clear jammed staple, reinsert battery pack, driver blade will
reset by using the tool normally (first cycle will not fire a staple).
Damaged driver.
See authorised service centre.
Jammed internal mechanism.
See authorised service centre.
Damaged internal electronics.
See authorised service centre.
Tool operates but does not drive
fasteners fully
Tool not firmly applied to workpiece.
Apply adequate force to tool securing it tightly to workpiece. Refer to
Actuating the Tool
.
Damaged or worn driver tip.
See authorised service centre.
Damaged actuation mechanism.
See authorised service centre.
Tool operates, but no fastener
is driven
Wrong size or staples.
Use only the recommended staples. Refer to
Technical Data
.
Debris in nosepiece.
Clean nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken staples stuck in
the track.
Debris in magazine.
Clean magazine.
Damaged pusher spring.
Replace spring. See authorised service centre.
Worn magazine.
Replace magazine. See authorised service centre.
Jammed staples
Wrong size or staples.
Use only the recommended staples. Refer to
Technical Data
.
Magazine not secured after previous jam
clear/inspection.
Make sure the magazine is latched properly.
Material and fastener length.
If the unit continues to stall, see authorized service center.
Debris in nosepiece.
Clean nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken staples stuck in
the track.
Worn magazine.
Replace magazine. See authorised service centre.
Damaged pusher spring.
Replace springs. See authorised service centre.
Damaged or worn driver.
Replace driver with kit.
Staples do not fit
Confirm
D
e
WALT
staples are being used.
Your stapler is only compatable with
D
e
WALT
staples.
