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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Air leak near the top
of the tool or in the
trigger area.
Loose screws
Tighten screws
Warn or damaged o-rings
or seals
Check/replace o-rings
Air leak near the
base of the tool
Loose screws
Tighten screws
Warn or damages o-rings
or seals
Replace with new
Tool does nothing or
operates sluggishly
Insufficient air supply
Increase air flow to tool
(Do not exceed 120psi)
Insufficient lubrication
Lubricate tool
Worn or damaged o-rings
Check/replace o-rings
Fasteners jam
frequently
Incorrect fasteners
Check magazine for
correct fasteners
Damaged fasteners
Replace fasteners
Dirty magazine
Clean magazine
Fastener will not
drive completely into
the workpiece
Insufficient air supply
Increase air flow to tool
(Do not exceed 120psi
Safety striker set
incorrectly
See
Depth drive
adjustment
Fasteners penetrate
properly during
normal operation,
but won’t drive fully
at faster speeds.
Insufficient air supply
Increase air flow to tool
(Do not exceed 120psi)
Use larger air lines (3/8”
I/D minimum)
Fastener drive is too
deep
Air pressure too high
Reduce air pressure
Safety striker set incorrectly See
Depth drive
adjustment
Tools skips during
operation - no
fasteners are driven
from time to time
Incorrect fasteners
Check magazine for
correct fasteners
Dirty magazine or
magazine cover
Magazine latch should
slid freely. Clean as
needed to remove
debris
Insufficient air supply
Use larger air lines (3/8”
I/D minimum)
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