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TROUBLESHOOTING  GUIDE

WARNING:

  Disconnect air from tool before all repairs!

Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur.  Serious personal injury 
could occur.  Any repairs or replacements must be done by a qualified person or an 
authorized service center only.

PROBLEM                      CAUSE                         CORRECTIVE ACTION

Trigger valve leaks air 
Frame and nose leaks air

Frame and cap leaks air

O-rings in trigger valve housing are 
     damaged.
Loose nose screws.
Damaged o-rings or gasket
Bumper cracked/worn
Loose cap screws
Damaged seal or gasket

Replace o-ring 
Tighten screws and recheck
Replace o-ring or gasket
Replace bumper
Tighten screws and recheck
Replace seal or gasket

Skipping fasteners,
intermittent feed

Worn bumper
Dirt in nose
Dirty/dry magazine
Damaged magazine
Air restriction/inadequate air flow
Worn o-ring on piston or lack of lubrication
Trigger valve o-ring cut/worn
Leaking cap gasket
Worn/ damaged pusher spring
Broken and damaged driver blade
Fasteners too short or wrong size for tool
Bent fasteners
Air leaks

Replace bumper
Clean
Clean/lubricate use pneumatic tool oil
Replace magazine
Fitting hose or air compressor needs to be checked
Replace o-ring. Lubricate.
Replace o-ring
Tighten screw, replace gasket
Replace spring
Replace driver blade
Use recommended fasteners only
Discontinue using these fasteners
Tighten screws and fittings 

Lack of power, sluggish

Low air pressure
Lack of lubrication
Damaged or worn o-ring/seal
Exhaust blocked

Check air supply
Use pneumatic tool lubricant
Replace o-ring/seal
Check bumper, head valve spring

Fasteners jam in tool

Driver channel worn
Wrong size fasteners
Bent fasteners
Broken and damaged driver blade
Loose magazine, nose screws

Replace nose/check door
Use recommended fasteners only
Discontinue using these fasteners
Replace drive blade
Tighten all screws 

Summary of Contents for BN3438JH

Page 1: ...ING THIS TOOL ALL OPERATORS SHOULD STUDY THIS MANUAL TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT WITH OUR REPRESENTATIVES OR DISTRIBUTOR BN3464JH No 01530000290 BN3438JH No 01630000290 BN3460JH No 02810000290 ...

Page 2: ...ONTENTS PAGE TOOL SPECIFICATIONS NAIL SPECIFICATIONS EXTERNAL TOOL PARTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ACTUATING TOOL OPERATING THE TOOL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3 4 3 4 3 4 5 7 8 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 3: ...ted single event sound pressure level at operator s position LpA 1s A weighted single event sound power level LwA 1s A weighted single event surface sound pressure level LpA 1s VIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 8862 1 Weighted root mean square acceleration 3 6 m s2 Paper collated full round head metal connector nails Nail Lengths 1 1 2 38mm Shank Diameter 131 148 3 3 3 8mm Nai...

Page 4: ...0 1 A B d 1 0 1 Weighted root mean square acceleration m s2 2 7m s2 s m 7 2 2 Model No P 3 8 3 3 N C C 3 8 3 3 N C P 0 9 3 3 N C C 0 9 3 3 N C Nail Length 2 3 1 2 50 90mm 2 3 1 2 50 90mm 2 3 1 4 50 83mm 2 3 1 4 50 83mm Shank Diameter 099 131 2 5 3 3mm 099 131 2 5 3 3mm 099 131 2 5 3 3mm 099 131 2 5 3 3mm Shank Type Smooth Ring Screw Smooth Ring Screw Smooth Ring Screw Smooth Ring Screw Model No H ...

Page 5: ...oxygen carbon dioxide or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool Danger of explosion and or serious personal injury may result Use only clean dry regulated compressed air at recommended pressure Tools shall not be connected to a compressor which potentially exceeds 175 psi or 12 bar Air hose rated for a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi 10 3 bar or 150 of the maximum system press...

Page 6: ...tool from place to place holding the trigger Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval from us or authorized representatives Do not remove spring from contact trip inadvertent actuation could occur Always maintain proper footing and place yourself in a firmly balance position when using or handling the tool Do not drive fasteners on top of other fastene...

Page 7: ...ay split causing the fastener to ricochet fly free or hit someone Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool Keep face and body away from back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas Sudden recoil can result in hard impact to the body Never use tool in the presence of flammable dust gases or fumes The tool may produce a spark that could ignite gases causing a fire and ca...

Page 8: ... trip mechanism periodically All screws nuts and fasteners should be kept tight and undamaged Loose screws result in unsafe operation and parts breakage ACTUATING TOOL WARNING Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating tool The tool can be actuated using Sequential Fire mode SEQUENTIAL FIRE ACTION 1 The operator must first place the tip of the nail into the metal connectors preformed ho...

Page 9: ...e loading the tool Loading the nails 1 Insert strip of nails from the rear of magazine and slide nails all the way to the front of magazine 2 Pull pusher toward the rear of magazine beyond the last nail then release to engage pusher to strip of nails 3 Push nail stopper A downward to prevent strip of nails from being backward while nailing Removing the nails 1 Push nail stopper A upward to release...

Page 10: ...ar to the hole before attempting to drive a fastener Operation in Hot Weather Keep tool out of direct sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate bumpers o rings and other rubber parts resulting in increased maintenance Operation in Cold Weather When operating tools at temperatures near and below freezing the moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool operation 1 Reduce the air pressure t...

Page 11: ...n o ring on piston or lack of lubrication Trigger valve o ring cut worn Leaking cap gasket Worn damaged pusher spring Broken and damaged driver blade Fasteners too short or wrong size for tool Bent fasteners Air leaks Replace bumper Clean Clean lubricate use pneumatic tool oil Replace magazine Fitting hose or air compressor needs to be checked Replace o ring Lubricate Replace o ring Tighten screw ...

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