4. Stapler has an air leak.
3. Worn or cracked washer.
1. Staples are loaded
incorrectly.
2. Stapler has an air leak.
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Problem:
Possible Cause:
Corrective Action:
1) Trigger can not be
depressed.
Trigger safety is in the way.
2) Stapler fires but does not
shoot staples.
Listen carefully for any air leak from the stapler. If air
leak is detected from air inlet plug, unscrew the inlet
plug, wrap a strip of Teflon® sealing tape around the
threads, screw in the inlet plug. If air leaks from other
parts of the stapler, call Rowley Co. for further
information.
Note:
A burst of air follows each shooting cycle. This
is normal.
Open the stapler magazine cover, remove the staples
and shoot the stapler several times while the magazine
cover is open. If the piston blade does not retract fully
(totally disappears into the stapler body) at the end of
the cycle, it is very likely that the washer is worn and
need to be replaced. See
How to Replace Washer
or
call Rowley CO.
2. Air pressure is too low.
Adjust the regulator to increase output air pressure.
The optimum air pressure range for each stapler may
vary. It also depends on the type of wood one is
stapling into.
Warning:
Do not exceed maximum operating pressure
of 105 psi.
Note:
Most air compressors have two gauges: one
gauge displays the tank pressure and the other
indicates the stepped down output air pressure. After
turning on the air compressor, wait until the air
compressor cuts off and the tank gauge stabilizes, then
adjust the regulator.
Caution:
A faulty gauge or regulator may give incorrect
pressure reading. The only way to test this is to
replace the gauge and/or the regulator.
5. Damaged piston.
A damaged piston blade often damages the bumper.
Replace both (See
How to Replace Piston and
Bumper
), or call Rowley CO.
5) Stapler drives the staples
too deep and/or damages
the stapling surface or cuts
fabric or make the fabric
appear buckled.
1. Operator presses the
stapler too firmly against
the stapling surface.
Unlike an electrical stapler, one does not need to and
should not hold the stapler firmly against the stapling
surface. Rest the stapler nose lightly on the stapling
surface, then press the trigger. If the staples are still
too deep, tilt the stapler slightly, so stapler nose is at
an angle from the stapling surface
Caution:
Pressing hard on the stapler will not only
damage the stapling surface but could also damage
the stapler piston and shorten the stapler life.
2. Air pressure is too high.
Adjust regulator to reduce air pressure.
4) Piston blade appears stuck,
or sticking out of the nose
when not shooting, or
stapler cycles sluggishly.
1. Stapler does not have
adequate lubrication.
Add 2 drops of pneumatic lubricating oil through the
stapler air inlet, or install an in line lubricator and make
sure the oil level in the lubricator is adequate.
Note:
Add one to two drops of oil at the start of each
work day.
2. Damaged piston.
See corrective action for problem (2).
Turn the trigger safety to the side.
Warning:
Do not remove or tamper with the trigger
safety. It is there to prevent accidental firing.
3) Stapler does not fully drive
staples.
Make sure staples are loaded correctly in the stapler
(
Fig. 7
).
1. Air pressure is too low.
See corrective action for problem (2).
See corrective action for problem (2).
Troubleshooting:
