Maintenance chart
ACTION
WHY
HOW
Drain air line
fi
lter daily.
Prevent accumulation of moisture and
dirt.
Open manual petcock.
Keep lubricator
fi
lled.
Keep the Stapler lubricated.
Fill with Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant.
Clean
fi
lter element and blow air
through
fi
lter in direction opposite
to normal
fl
ow daily.
Prevent clogging of
fi
lter with dirt.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Clean magazine and feeder
mechanism.
Prevent a jam.
Blow clean daily.
Keep push lever working
properly.
Promote operator safety and e
ffi
cient
Stapler operation.
Blow clean daily.
Lubricate the Stapler after
stapling.
Extend the Stapler life.
Supply 5 – 10 drops of lubricant into
the Stapler.
Drain air compressor daily.
Keep the Stapler operated properly.
Open petcock on air compressor tank.
Operator troubleshooting
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below.
If problems persist, contact a Hitachi authorized service center for assistance.
PROBLEM
CHECK METHOD
CORRECTION
Stapler operates but no staple is
driven.
Check for a jam.
Clean jam per page 19.
Staple feeder damaged?
Replace staple feeder.
Ribbon spring weakened or damaged?
Replace ribbon spring.
Check for proper staples.
Use only recommended staples.
Weak drive.
Slow to cycle
Check air pressure.
Increase air pressure.
(Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5
kgf/cm
2
)
Check position of stapling depth adjuster Readjust per page 17.
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Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.
Driver blade worn?
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Piston O-ring worn or damaged?
Drives too deep.
Check air pressure.
Reduce air pressure.
(Adjust 70 – 120 psi)
Check position of stapling depth adjuster Readjust per page 17.
Skipping staples.
Intermittent feed.
Check for proper staples.
Use only recommended staples.
Staple feeder damaged?
Replace staple feeder.
Ribbon spring weakened or damaged?
Replace ribbon spring.
Piston O-ring worn or damaged?
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Staples jam.
Driven staple is bent.
Check for proper staples.
Use only recommended staples.
Driven blade worn?
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Drives properly during normal
operation, but does not drive fully
at faster stapling speeds.
Check inside diameter of air hose.
Use larger air hose.
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