13 - ENG
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART
BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A PORTER-
CABLE SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1 888 848-5175.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect
air from tool before all repairs.
SYMPTOM
PROBLEMS
SOLUTIONS
Air leak near top of
tool or in trigger area
Loose screws.
Tighten screws.
Worn or damaged
o-rings or seals.
Install Overhaul Kit
(Part # 60117).
Tool does nothing or
operates sluggishly
Inadequate air supply.
Verify adequate air supply.
Worn or damaged
o-rings or seals.
Install Overhaul Kit
(Part # 60117).
Fastener jammed in nosepiece. See
Clearing a Jammed Nail
.
Air leak near
bottom of tool
Loose screws.
Tighten screws.
Worn or damaged
o-rings or bumper.
Install Overhaul Kit
(Part # 60117).
Tool jams frequently
Incorrect fasteners.
Verify approved fasteners
of correct size.
Fastener fragments
jammed in nosepiece.
See Clearing a
Jammed Nail
.
Fasteners loaded incorrectly.
Verify fasteners are loaded
correctly. See
To Load Too
l.
Damaged fasteners.
Replace damaged fasteners.
See
To Load Tool.
Magazine or nose screws loose Tighten screws.
Magazine is dirty.
Clean magazine.
Driver tip is worn or
damaged.
Install Driver Maintenance
(Part # 60118).
Tool does not fire
Only a few fasteners are
left in the magazine
Reload fasteners to
begin firing again.
Other
Contact a PORTER-
CABLE Authorized
Warranty Service Center
TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
PIN138
Height
(inch/meter) 7.5/.19
Width
(inch/meter)
1.9/.05
Length
(inch/meter)
8.1/.21
Weight
(lbs/kg)
2.1/0.95
Recommended Operating Pressure
60-100 psi (4.1 to 6.9 bar)
Air Consumption per 100 cycles
1.61 SCF
Loading capacity
132 nails
Lubrication
Oil-Free