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Nail head penetrates through
material fastened (metal sheet)
Nail breaks
Nail does not hold in base
material
Nail does not
penetrate surface
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Driving power too low
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Application limit exceeded
(very hard surface)
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Unsuitable system
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Thin steel base material
(3 to 5 mm steel)
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Driving power too low
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Application limit exceeded
(very hard surface)
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Driving power too high
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Try higher power setting or heavier
cartridge
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Short nail application:
DAK
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Use co-acting principle/fastener
guide
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Switch to more powerful system
like DX 750, DX 600 N
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Try different power setting or
different cartridge
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Try EDNK 20P8H or
ENKK 20-S12 for fastening sheet
metal
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Try ESD MK...MA for fastening
wood
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Try higher power setting or
heavier cartridge
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Use shorter nail
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Use stronger nail (X-...-H)
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Use stepped shank nail:
DAK
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Reduce power setting
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Use lighter cartridge
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Use nail with top hat
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Use nail with washer e.g.
EDNI ... S12
Fault
Cause
Possible remedies
Damaged nail head
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Driving power too high
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Wrong piston used
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Worn-out piston
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Reduce power setting
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Use lighter cartridge
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Check nail/piston combination
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Change piston
