10
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Air leak near the top of the tool or
in the trigger area.
Loose screws.
Tighten screws.
Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
Install overhaul kit.
Air leak near the bottom of the
tool.
Loose screws.
Tighten screws.
Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
Install overhaul kit.
Tool does nothing or operates
sluggishly.
Inadequate air supply.
Verify adequate air supply.
Inadequate lubrication.
Lubricate tool.
Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper.
Install overhaul kit.
Tool jams frequently.
Incorrect fasteners.
Verify that fasteners are of the
correct size. Make sure the 18
gauge and 16 gauge nails are
correctly loaded into the right
channel.
Damaged fasteners.
Replace fasteners.
Loose magazine.
Tighten screws.
Dirty magazine.
Clean magazine.
Worn or damaged driver.
Install driver maintenance kit.
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