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Stop using nailer immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury could result.
Any repairs or replacements must be done by a Qualifi ed Service Person or Authorized Service Center.
Problems with Battery and/or Battery Charger
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Battery will not charge when
placed in battery charger.
1. Defective or malfunctioning charger
1. Replace the charger.
Call 1-800-543-6400 for assistance.
2. LED lights on battery charger or tool
not working
2. Insert the battery into the tool and attempt normal
operation. If tool does not work, replace charger.
Power supply or charging base not plugged in.
Call 1-800-543-6400 for assistance.
3. Battery damaged or battery life cycle
expired
3. Replace the battery.
Call 1-800-543-6400 for assistance.
Tool’s fan operates slowly,
does not function and/or tool
LED on tool handle is flashing
or solid red.
1. Battery is not charged
1. Charge the battery.
2. Battery contact terminals are dirty or
obstructed
2. Clean the battery contact terminals with a fine
emery cloth.
Charger becomes hot, makes
loud noises, or creates smoke
during charging process.
Damaged charger
Remove charger from use. Unplug charger. Replace
charger.
Problems with Fuel Cell
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Tool will not drive fastener,
but fan runs and LED on tool
handle is green.
1. Fuel cell is empty
1. Replace fuel cell.
2. Fuel cell is damaged or leaking
2. Replace fuel cell.
3. Metering valve popped off fuel cell
head
3. Allow tool and fuel cell to cool down. Reinstall
meter valve to fuel cell and reinstall fuel cell into
tool.
4. Damaged gas valve
4. Allow tool and fuel cell to cool down. Replace gas
valve.
General Problems
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Work Contact Element (WCE)
does not depress or does
not depress fully. Tool’s fan
will not operate when WCE is
depressed.
1. WCE is bent or damaged
1. Check for an obstruction or jammed fastener. DO
NOT put tool into use until WCE operates correctly.
2. Fastener pusher is not seated behind
the loaded fasteners
2. Unload magazine and reload per the loading
instructions.
3. Screws loose
3. Check connections and tighten if necessary.
4. Magazine empty or low
4. Load fasteners.
5. Problem with the battery
5. Check tool LED color. If the LED is red, charge
battery. If the LED is green, call 1-800-543-6400 for
assistance.
Tool operates, but no fastener
is driven.
1. Fastener jam
1. Clear jam as instructed in Maintenance section.
2. Fastener pusher malfunction
2. Unload fasteners, check fastener pusher operation,
and/or clean magazine.
3. Magazine spring weak or damaged
3. Replace spring in magazine.
Call 1-800-543-6400 for assistance.
4. Wrong type fasteners loaded
4. Remove fasteners and check compatibility.
Only use compatible fasteners.
5. WCE is stuck or wedged
5. Check WCE for proper operation.
6. Tool skipped and/or driver did not
retract due to a difficulty during
operation
6. Remove fasteners, battery, and fuel cell. Manually
press driver back into tool with a long, thin
screwdriver.
Fasteners jam. Fastener driver
is bent.
1. Wrong type fasteners loaded
1. Remove fasteners and check compatibility.
Only use compatible fasteners.
2. Driver blade worn or damaged
2. Call 1-800-543-6400 for assistance and
replacement part.
Tool cycles in a weak, errant,
or erratic way between driving
fasteners.
Dirty exhaust valve and / or muffler
Clean with degreaser cleaner (see Cleaning Instructions
manual). Repair or replace deformed valve.
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