Problem
Cause
Solution
Ring spitting
Build up of material in
clinchers helix (when using
plated, aluminum or plastic
coated rings)
Remove material
Snapping noise as
ring is being fed
from magazine
Defective rings
1. Burr on outside curve of
ring
2. Rings skewed on stick
3.Rings out of line on stick
4.Rings twisted opposite to
clincher helix
5.Rings not symmetrical
6.Rings strip flare at the
ends
7.Wrong wire gauge for
model of tool
Send ring samples to your
distributor to be tested
Snapping noise as
ring is being fed
from magazine
Too few shims under mag-
azine (Ring is being forced
under the shoe (520015)
that has “bottomed out”
and is deflecting the
magazine
Replace magazine
Rings of wrong wire gauge
used in tool (too large)
Verify rings
Leaking when
not fighting
Front valve’s seat (140350)
is not at right position
Adjust the position of front
valve’s seat (140350)
Worn O-rings
Replace O-rings
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