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Problem
Cause
Solution
Air leak near
bottom of tool.
1. Loose screws.
2. Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Check and replace O-rings or
bumper.
Air leak
between body
and cylinder
cap.
1. Loose screws.
2. Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
1. Tighten screw.
2. Replace O-rings or bumper.
Blade driving
nails too deep.
1. Worn bumper.
2. Air pressure is too high.
1. Replace bumper.
2. Adjust the air pressure.
Tool does not
operate well:
cannot drive
nails or operates
sluggishly.
1. Inadequate air supply.
2. Inadequate lubrication.
3. Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
4. Exhaust port in cylinder head is
blocked.
1. Verify adequate air supply.
2. Place 2-6 drops of oil into air inlet.
3. Check and replace O-rings or seal.
4. Replace damaged internal parts.
Tool skips nails. 1. Worn bumper or damaged spring.
2. Dirt in front plate.
3. Dirt or damage prevents nails from
moving freely in magazine.
4. Worn or dry O-ring on piston or lack
of lubrication.
5. Cylinder cover seal leaking.
1. Replace bumper or pusher spring.
2. Clean drive channel on front plate.
3. Magazine needs to be cleaned.
4. O-ring needs to be replaced.
Lubricate.
5. Replace sealing washer.
Tool jams.
1. Incorrect or damaged nails.
2. Damaged or worn driver guide.
3. Magazine or nose screw loose.
4. Magazine is dirty.
1. Change and use correct nails.
2. Check and replace the driver.
3. Tighten the magazine.
4. Clean the magazine.