Powernail PowerTacker Operation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 9

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

1

Tool repeatedly jams

1. Wrong staple size
2. Bent staple pusher
3. Clogged or damaged nose.
4. Misaligned magazine cover

1. Use only the correct size staples
2. Replace staple pusher
3. Unclog or replace nose
4. Replace or service magazine cover

2

Tools works but no 

staple comes out

1. Jammed staple-feed pusher

1. Open staple-feed magazine cover and 
unjam staple-feed pusher

3

Poor drive

1. Overheated tool
2. Extension cord gauge too small

1. Allow to cool
2. Use properly rated extension cord.

4

Tool will not operate

1. Plug or extension cord not getting power.
2. Trigger switch failure
3. Line cord damaged
4. Jammed driver blade/plunger

1. Check outlets and cords are live
2. Have trigger switch serviced
3. Have line cord serviced
4. Unjam driver blade/plunger

5

Tool overheats

1. Extension cord gauge too small
2. Using at too fast a pace

1. Use properly rated extension cords.
2. Pace work at a more reasonable speed 
for the tool.

Here are some common issues that may occur during use. 
If the stapler is not working as it should, stop using the tool immediately and resolve the issue 
before continuing.

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Summary of Contents for PowerTacker

Page 1: ...EL D INSTRUCTIONS ET D ENTRETIEN Read this manual before you use this electric Powerstapler Follow all safety warnings and instructions If you are uncertain about the operation of the nailer call us d...

Page 2: ...d of the warranty period POWERNAIL will perform all repair or replacements itself or through its authorized contractors POWERNAIL is not responsible for shipping labor or other direct or indirect cost...

Page 3: ...fety keep tools locked up and out of reach of children Use only Powernail replacement parts in the repair or maintenance of this carpet tacker Parts or repair services are available from the manufactu...

Page 4: ...pet and Carpet Pad Installation Only use tool for its intended purposes Drive fasteners into work surfaces only never into materials too hard to penetrate 4 1 Hold the tool by the handle 2 Place the n...

Page 5: ...of other fasteners or with tool at too steep of an angle the fasteners may ricochet and injure someone Do not staple too close to the edge of the work surface The work piece is likely to split and the...

Page 6: ...he power cord to unplug 2 Hold the tool upside down and depress the magazine latch Pull back on the magazine cover 3 Insert a strip of fasteners into the magazine Make sure the crown of the fasteners...

Page 7: ...catches CAUTION Always unplug the tool power cord before adjusting the tool clearing jams servicing carrying to a new work location or when not in use 7 STAPLER SAFETY LABELS CLEARING JAMS Use a needl...

Page 8: ...ion cord is properly wired and in good condition c The wire size is large enough to carry the full AMP rating of the tool d CAUTION An undersized cord will cause a drop in tool voltage resulting in lo...

Page 9: ...ow to cool 2 Use properly rated extension cord 4 Tool will not operate 1 Plug or extension cord not getting power 2 Trigger switch failure 3 Line cord damaged 4 Jammed driver blade plunger 1 Check out...

Page 10: ...ly 09 54E015 16 Coil Washer Assembly n a 17 Rubber Washer 09 54E017 18 Tool Body n a 19 Screw 10 32x7 8 09 54E019 20 Bumper 09 54E020 21 Clamp n a 22 Nose Retainer n a 23 Screw M4x12 09 54E023 24 Nut...

Page 11: ...11 Powernail PowerTacker SCHEMATIC...

Page 12: ...POWERNAIL COMPANY INC 1300 Rose Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 US Phone 1 800 323 1653 or 847 847 3000 www powernail com...

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