OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fasteners will not drive completely into wood.
Fasteners penetrate properly during normal
operation, but won't drive fully at faster speeds.
Fasteners drive too deeply into wood.
Fastener jams in nose of tool.
Tools skips during operation - no fasteners are
driven from time to time.
Tool operates, but no fasteners are driven.
Air leaks at cap when tool is connected to air.
Adjust work contacting element (retract length).
Increase air pressure (do not exceed 120 psi).
Increase air flow to tool -- use larger air lines
(3/8 inch ID minimum).
Adjust work contacting element (extend length).
Reduce air pressure.
Open front guide latch, release jammed fastener,
and close latch securely.
Check magazine for proper fasteners. Magazine fol-
lower should slide freely. Clean as needed to remove
debris.
Make sure correct fasteners are being used.
Use fasteners that meet Paslode
®
specifications only.
Increase air flow to tool -- use larger air lines
(3/8 ID minimum).
Adjust work contacting element where available.
Check magazine for proper fasteners. Fasteners
should slide freely with no follower pressure.
Open front guide latch or loosen magazine knob and
check for jams or debris in the nose area. Clear as
necessary.
Increase air pressure (do not exceed 120psi).
Tighten capscrews.
