Cleaning
WARNING:
When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any portion of the tool
since internal components may be misplaced or safety components may be improperly
mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia. etc.
may damage plastic parts and o-rings.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
Sharp edges may damage internal components causing a serious hazard. Ventilation
openings, the work contact element, and the trigger must be kept clean and free of foreign
matter. Periodically clean the tool with compressed air. Clean the magazine. Remove
metal or wooden chips which may have accumulated in the magazine. Periodically clean
magazine with compressed air.
Storage
WARNING:
Keep out of reach of children and personnel unfamiliar with tool
operation. Lock the storage area. Tools are dangerous in the hands of personnel
unfamiliar with the tool. When not in use, the tool should be disconnected and stored
in the storage case in a warm and dry place. When tool will not be in use for an
extended period, apply a thin coat of the lubricant to the steel parts to avoid rust. Do
not store the tool in a cold weather environment.
MAINTENANCE CONT.
MAINTENANCE CONT.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Air leaking near the
top of the tool or in
the trigger area.
1. Loose screws.
2. Worn or damaged O-rings
or seals.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Install overhaul kit.
Air leaking near the
bottom of the tool.
1. Loose screws.
2. Worn or damaged O-rings
or seals.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Install overhaul kit.
Tool does nothing
or operates
sluggishly.
1. Inadequate air supply.
2. Tool is too dry.
3. Exhaust blocked.
4. Worn or damaged O-rings
or seals.
1. Make sure the air compressor is set
between 60PSI and 110PSI.
2. Add about 2-3 drops of lubrication
into the air connector.
3. Clean exhaust channel.
4. Install overhaul kit.
Fasteners are
jammed in the tool
frequently.
1. Driver channel is worn.
2. Piston is broken or worn.
3. Bent fasteners.
4. Dirty magazine.
5. Loose magazine.
6. Wrong fasteners.
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.
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