Battery does not appear to accept charge
when battery is plugged into the charger.
Charger gets hot, makes excessively loud
noise, or smokes during charging cycle.
Charger cord or wall plug gets hot.
Inoperative indicator lights on charger, or
defective charger.
Battery damaged or cycle life exhausted.
Damaged charger.
Try battery in tool after a full charge cycle.
If tools indicator light is red, charger not
working properly. Replace charger, or
monitor charging time to ensure battery has
adequate time for recharging. It is normal
for battery to feel warm after properly
charging.
Replace battery.
Discontinue use immediately and unplug
from power source. Replace charger
and tag or dispose of charger to prevent
accidental re-use or connection to power
source.
Preparing Tool for Operation - Battery/Charger Problems
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
SERVICE
Normal Stage of Operation
Fan does not run - tool indicator light is
blinking red or solid red.
Fan does not run, or runs slower than nor-
mal - tool indicator light is solid red.
Battery is not charged.
Battery terminals are oily, dirty, or corroded.
Battery is discharged.
Charge battery.
Clean battery terminals with soft cloth.
Charge battery.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
SERVICE
Work-contacting element does not depress
fully - tool does not operate.
Tool will not cycle - fan runs, indicator light
is solid green.
Work-contacting element is bent, or build-up of
debris in track restricts operation.
Lockout feature is engaged.
Fuel Cell empty.
Spark wire out of spark plug.
Spark plug is dirty.
No spark is generated.
Remove and inspect lower probe. Clean track.
Repair or replace lower probe as required.
Add strip of nails.
Replace fuel cell.
Remove cap and check spark lead, insert in
spark plug and replace cover.
Clean tool cylinder head.
Return tool to authorized Paslode
®
dealer for
service.
Troubleshooting
