Product specifications
1 609 929 U13 | (9.12.09) Bosch Power Tools
30 | English
Correction of Malfunctions
Problem Cause Corrective Measure
The pneumatic tool is ready for
operation, but no staples
(GTK 40) or brads (GSK 50) are
discharged.
A staple (GTK 40) or a brad (GSK 50) has
become jammed in the shot duct.
–Clear the jam.
(See “Clearing Jams”, page 27)
The magazine slider is 11 defective. – Clean and lubricate the magazine slider
11 as required and make sure that the
magazine 8 is not dirty/soiled.
The spring of the magazine slider is too
week or defective.
– Contact an authorised service agent for
Bosch power tools.
Have the component replaced there.
The fasteners being used are not
permitted.
– Use only original accessories.
Only the fasteners (nails, staples, etc.)
specified in table “Technical Data” may
be used.
The magazine 8 is empty. – Refill the magazine.
(See “Loading the Magazine”, page 25)
The staples (GTK 40) or brads
(GSK 50) are discharged very
slowly and with too little pres-
sure.
The rated pressure of the compressed-
air supply is too low.
– Increase the compressed-air supply.
8 bar may not be exceeded.
The driver blade is damaged. – Use only the lubricants recommended
by Bosch.
(See “Lubricating the Pneumatic Tool”,
page 28)
The sealing ring of the piston is worn or
damaged.
– Contact an authorised service agent for
Bosch power tools.
Have the component replaced there.
The buffer is worn. – Contact an authorised service agent for
Bosch power tools.
Have the component replaced there.
The length and diameter of supply-air
hose 17 do not correspond with the data
of this pneumatic tool.
– Use a supply-air hose with the correct
dimensions.
(See “Technical Data”, page 24)
The supply-air hose 17 is bent/creased. – Correct the bend/crease in the supply-
air hose.
The staples (GTK 40) or brads
(GSK 50) are driven in too
deep.
The rated pressure of the compressed-
air supply is too high.
– Reduce the compressed-air supply.
4 bar may not be fallen below.
The depth stop is set too deep. – Adjust the depth stop to the desired
depth.
(See “Adjusting the Depth Stop”,
page 27)
The buffer is worn. – Contact an authorised service agent for
Bosch power tools.
Have the component replaced there.
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