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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
1
Driving
blade does
not retract
1. Zero of Low air pressure
Check air supply for 80 psi minimum to 110 psi maximum
2. Lack of lubrication
Manually lubricate through male air inlet
fi
tting
3. Excessive dirt inside Stapler
Disassemble and clean
4. Bent or burred driving blade
Replace driving blade (14)
5. Seals worn out
Replace all seals (Seal Kit A-5)
6. U-Cup Lip Seals installed upside down
Replace all seals (Seal Kit A-5)
7. Seals need to be seated — dry
fi
re Stapler
2
Driving
blade
retracts
slowly
1. Low air pressure
Turn up air pressure to 80-110 psi max
2. Lack of lubrication
Manually lubricate through male air inlet
fi
tting
3. Air supply restricted by small ori
fi
ce
Use 1/4" minimum diameter air
fi
ttings
4. U-Cup Lip Seals installed upside down
Replace all seals (Seal Kit A-5)
5. Excessive dirt inside nailer
Disassemble, clean and lubricate
3
Staple is not
countersunk
1. Low air pressure
Turn up air pressure to 80-110 psi max
2. Broken Driving Blade
Replace Driving Blade (14)
3. Stapler hit hard surface
Move from obstruction
4. Driving blade jam nut came loose
Retighten or replace jam nut (50)
5. Worn out gate
Replace gate (44)
4
Stapler
leaks air
1. Air supply
fi
ttings loose
Tighten all air line
fi
tting connections
2. Dry wall dust in Stapler
Rebuild Stapler
3. Excess air pressure blew out seals
Check air supply for 110 psi maximum—replace all seals
4. Plunger screws loose
Tighten 3 plunger screws (52)
5. Cracked or damaged body
Replace body (1)
6. Seals worn out
Replace all seals (Seal Kit A-5)
7. Seals need to be seated
Dry
fi
re Stapler
5
Bottom
of stapler
cracked off
1. Operated without rubber bumper installed
Replace damaged parts
2. Excessive air pressure used
Replace damaged parts
6
Staples jam
in nailer
1. Not using Powerstapler™ Staples
Use Powerstapler™ Staples only (2”,1-3/4”,1-1/2” Lengths)
2. Continued use after a short hit
Clear staple immediately after short hit
3. Staple pusher damaged or spring broken
Replace staple pusher assembly (A-10)
4. Staple channel loose
Tighten staple channel retaining screws (49, 51)
5. Bent staple stuck in staple guide
Disassemble and clear out bent staple
6. Hit another set staple or hard object
Move from obstruction
7. Stapler gate worn out
Replace staple gate (44)
7
Plunger
locked
up—won't
move or
fi
re
1. Safety trigger not being depressed
Replace damaged plunger, safety yoke and
plunger seal (12, 8, 21)
2. Lack of lubrication
Manually lubricate through male air inlet
fi
tting
PowerStapler 445FS Trouble Shooting Chart