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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
DIFFICULTY
Ratcheting noise and
screws won’t drill or
screws kicking out
during installation.
Screw doesn’t seat
against roof panel.
Screws stripout.
Screwgun loosens
from tool.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Screw jammed in tool.
Screw in upside down.
Tool pushed down too
hard.
Improper depth
adjustment.
Socket may be worn
out.
Improper depth
adjustment.
May happen after
extended use.
REMEDY
Cock lower tube
Open and clear feed
tube.
Drop screw point first in
feed tube.
Apply even pressure
during installation.
Let screw begin drilling
before adding more
pressure.
Rotate depth
adjustment ring until
fastener seats properly.
Check socket. Replace
if necessary.
Rotate depth
adjustment ring until
fastener seats properly.
Tighten mounting collar
assembly with channel
locks and vice-grips.