PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
MANDATORY MAINTENANCE
All maintenance and repairs should be performed by an
authorized repair facility. Call 1-888-278-8092 to obtain a list of repair facil-
ities in your area or to make arrangements to return the tool for service.
ACTION
REASON
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the troubleshooting
table below. For problems that cannot be solved, contact Customer Service (toll
free) at 1-888-278-8092.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Clean magazine and
feeder mechanism.
Prevents air stapler from
jamming.
Use compressed air and
clean daily.
Inspect and ensure work
piece contact operates
properly.
Ensures operator safety
and keeps air stapler
working efficiently.
Use compressed air and
clean daily.
Lubricate air stapler
after every use using
pneumatic tool oil.
Extends life of air stapler.
Apply 2 – 3 drops of
pneumatic tool oil to air
stapler air inlet after
every use.
Weak drive. Slow to
cycle between staplings.
Ensure proper air pres-
sure is being used.
Inspect for worn driver
blade.
Inspect piston O-ring for
wear or damage.
Increase air pressure,
Do not exceed 120 psig
(8.3 bars, 8.5 kgf/cm2)
Contact Customer
Service.
Staples driven too deep.
Check air pressure.
Reduce air pressure.
Air stapler feeds
intermittently or skips
staples.
Ensure correct staples
are being used.
Inspect staple feeder
mechanism.
Piston O-ring damaged
or worn
Staple feeder worn or
damaged.
Use ONLY recommend-
ed staples.
Clean and lubricate
staple feeder.
Replace ribbon spring.
Use recommended
pneumatic tool oil.
Contact Customer
Service.
Replace staple feeder.
Staples jam or driven
staple is bent.
Ensure correct staples
are being used.
Inspect for worn driver
blade.
Staple feeder worn or
damaged.
Use ONLY recommend-
ed staples.
Contact Customer
Service.
Replace staple feeder.
Drives staples properly
during normal stapling-
operations, but fails to
drive staples fully at
faster operating speeds.
Check inside diameter of
air hose.
Switch to air hose with
larger inside diameter.
Stapler operates, but no
staple is driven.
Check for jammed staple .
Inspect staple feeder
mechanism.
Ensure correct staples
are being used.
Clear jammed staple.
Clean and lubricate
staple feeder.
Use ONLY recommend-
ed staples.
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