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If you are not using an automatic oiler, add 2 to 6 drops of pneumatic tool oil into the air inlet
before each workday or after two hours of continuous use depending on the characteristics of
the workpiece and type of fasteners.
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Inspect all parts periodically and replace worn or broken parts (e.g. o-rings, seals etc.). Tighten
all screws and caps to prevent personal injury.
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Inspect trigger and safety mechanism periodically to assure proper functioning. All parts must
be in correct places and properly secured.
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Keep the magazine and nose of the tool clean.
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When temperature is below freezing, tools must be kept warm by any convenient and safe
method.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
If any of the following symptoms appears during operation, stop using the tool imme-
diately, or serious personal injury could result. Only a qualified person or an authorised service cen-
tre can perform repairs or replacement of tool. The tool must be disconnected before repair or ad-
justment. When replacing o-rings or cylinder, lubricate with air tool oil before assembly.
Problem Cause
Solution
Air leak near top
of tool or in trig-
ger area.
1.
O-ring in trigger valve is damaged.
2.
Trigger valve head is damaged.
3.
Trigger valve stem, seal or o-ring is
damaged.
1.
Replace o-ring.
2.
Replace.
3.
Replace trigger valve stem, seal
or o-ring.
Air leak near bot-
tom of tool.
1.
Loose screws.
2.
Worn or damaged o-rings or bumper.
1.
Tighten screws.
2.
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.
Replace o-rings or seals.
Drives fasteners
too deep.
1.
Worn bumper.
2.
Air pressure is too high.
1.
Replace bumper.
2.
Adjust air pressure.
Tool operates
sluggishly; cannot
drive fasteners.
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.
Add 2 to 6 drops of pneumatic
tool oil.
3.
Replace o-rings or seals.
4.
Replace damaged internal parts.
Tool skips fasten-
ers.
1.
Worn bumper or damaged pusher
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 seals are leaking.
1.
Replace bumper or spring.
2.
Clean drive channel on front
plate.
3.
Clean magazine.
4.
Replace o-ring. Lubricate.
5.
Replace sealing washer.
Tool jams.
1.
Incorrect or damaged fasteners.
2.
Damaged or worn driver guide.
3.
Loose screw in magazine or nose.
4.
Magazine is dirty.
1.
Use correct type of fasteners.
2.
Check and replace driver.
3.
Tighten.
4.
Clean magazine.
