8
TROUBLE SOLVING
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Air leaking near the top of
the tool or in the trigger
area.
Air leaking near the bottom
of the tool.
Tool dose nothing or
operates sluggishly.
Fasteners are jammed in
the tool frequently.
1. Loose screws.
2. Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
1. Loose screws.
2. Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
1. Inadequate air supply.
2. Tool is too dry.
3. Exhaust blocked.
4. Worn or damaged O-rings or seals.
1. Driver channel is worn.
2. Piston is broken or worn.
3. Bent fasteners.
4. Dirty magazine.
5. Loose magazine.
6. Wrong fasteners.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Install overhaul kit.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Install overhaul kit.
1. Make sure the air compressor is set
between 70PSI and 115PSI.
2. Add about 2-3 drops of lubrication into
the air connector.
3. Clean exhaust channel.
4. Install overhaul kit.
1. Fix the drive channel.
2. Replace the piston.
3. Remove the bent fasteners, replaced with
the right fasteners.
4. Clean magazine.
5. Tighten screws.
6. Verify that fasteners are the correct size.
Pressure regulator: A pressure regulator is required to
control the operating pressure of the nailer between 70PSI
and 115PSI .
Always use air supply hoses with a
Air supply hose:
minimum working pressure rating equal to or greater than
the pressure from the power source, or 150PSI, whichever
is greater. Use 1/4 inch air hose for runs up to 50 feet. Use
3/8 inch air hose for 50 feet, run or longer.
