TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING: If any of the following problems occur during operation, stop using the tool
immediately or serious personal injury could result. Only a qualified person or an
authorized service center can perform repairs or replacement of tool.
Disconnect tool from air supply before attempting repair or adjustment. When replacing O-rings
or cylinder, lubricate with air tool oil (not included) before assembly.
Air leak near top of
tool or in trigger area.
1. O-rings in trigger valve are
damaged.
2. Trigger valve heads are damaged.
3. Trigger valve stem, seal or O-ring
are damaged.
1. Check and replace O-ring.
2. Check and replace trigger valve heads.
3. Check and replace trigger valve
stem, seal or O-ring.
Air leak near bottom of
tool.
1. Loose screws.
2. Worn or damaged O rings
-
or bumper.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Check and replace O-rings
or bumper.
Air leak between body
and cylinder cap.
1. Loose screws.
2. Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Check and replace O-rings or bumper.
Blade driving fastener
too deep.
1. Worn bumper.
2. Air pressure is too high.
1. Replace bumper.
2. Adjust the air pressure.
Tool: cannot drive
fastener or operates
sluggishly.
1. Inadequate air supply.
2. Inadequate lubrication.
3. Worn or damaged O
-
rings or seals.
4. Exhaust port in cylinder head is
blocked.
1. Verify adequate air supply.
2. Place 2 to 6 drops of oil into air inlet.
3. Check and replace O-rings or seal.
4. Replace damaged internal parts.
Tool skips fasteners.
1. Worn bumper or damaged spring.
2. Dirt in front plate.
3. Dirt or damage prevents fasteners
from moving freely in magazine.
4. Worn or dry O
-
ring on piston or
lack of lubrication.
5. Cylinder cover seal leaking.
1. Replace bumper or pusher spring.
2. Clean drive channel on front plate.
3. Magazine needs to be cleaned.
4. O-ring needs to be replaced.
5. Lubricate cylinder cover seal.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Tool jams.
1. Incorrect or damaged fasteners.
2. Damaged or worn driver guide.
3. Magazine or nose screw loose.
4. Magazine is dirty.
2. Check and replace the driver.
3. Tighten the magazine.
4. Clean the magazine.
1. Change and use correct fastener.
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WARRANTY
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for
one year from date of purchase. If within this period a product is found to be defective in
material or workmanship, the product must be returned with a copy of the bill of sale as proof
of purchase to the place of purchase. The manufacturer will, at its option, repair, replace or
refund the purchase price to the consumer. This warranty does not cover the product becoming
defective due to misuse, accidental damage, improper handling and/or installation and specifically
excludes liability for direct, incidental or consequential damages. As some states do not allow
exclusions or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, the above exclusion and limitation
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
