SKU 97525
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Troubleshooting Guide
Stop using the Nailer/Stapler immediately if any of the following problems occur.
Repairs and part replacements must be done only by a qualied technician.
All procedures in bold on this chart are to be attempted only be a qualied technician.
Problem Likely Cause Solution
Air leaking at Trigger area.
O-Rings in Valve Body (92) are
damaged.
Replace O-Rings and check contact
trip operation.
Air leaking between
Housing and Nose.
Loose screws in Housing.1.
Damaged O-Rings/Bumper (85).2.
Tighten screws.1.
Replace O-Rings or Bumper (85).2.
Air leaking between
Housing and Cap (4).
Loose screws.1.
Damaged Gasket (9).2.
Tighten Screws.1.
Replace Gasket (9).2.
Runs slowly or has power
loss.
Insufcient oil.1.
Broken Spring in Cylinder Cap 2.
(4).
Exhaust is blocked.3.
Lubricate as instructed.1.
Replace Compression Spring (8).2.
Clean Cap (4) or replace damaged 3.
parts.
Tool skips a nail.
Worn Bumper (85) or damaged 1.
Pusher Spring.
Dirt in Driver Guide (52).2.
Inadequate airow to Nailer/3.
Stapler.
Worn or dry O-Ring on Piston.4.
Damaged O-Ring on Trigger 5.
Valve.
Cap Gasket (9) leaking.6.
Replace Bumper (85) or Pusher 1.
Spring.
Clean channels in Driver Guide 2.
(52).
Check hose and compressor 3.
ttings.
Replace or lubricate O-Rings.4.
Replace O-Rings.5.
Replace Gasket (9).6.
Fasteners are jammed.
Guide on driver is worn.1.
Fasteners are wrong size or 2.
damaged.
Magazine or Nose screws are 3.
loose.
Driver (17A) is damaged.4.
Replace Guide.1.
Use correct, undamaged Fasteners.2.
Tighten screws.3.
Replace Driver (17A).4.
Nailer/Stapler will not drive
down tight.
Rounded Driver (17A) slipping 1.
off fastener crown.
Lack of air pressure.2.
Slow cycling and loss of power.3.
Replace Driver (17A).1.
Supply correct pressure (60-100 2.
PSI).
Check Compression Spring (8) for 3.
broken coils or reduced length.
Make sure Exhaust is clear.
Blade driving fastener too
deeply.
Worn Bumper (85) and/or Piston
Spacer.
Replace either or both parts.
All procedures in bold on this chart are to be attempted only be a qualied technician.
Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done, FIRST:
1. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler from the air hose.
2. Empty Magazine A (61) completely.
3. Attempt to re the Nailer/Stapler into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is
disconnected and is incapable of ring any staples.
4. Always leave Magazine A (61) open during maintenance. The Magazine is spring-
loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to y out of the Nailer/Stapler.
