Use and Care Manual

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SYMPTOM CAUSE FIX
Tool operates, but no fastener is driven No nails in magazine Load nails in magazine.
Wrong size or angle nails Use only the recommended nails Refer to Nail Specifications.
Debris in nosepiece Clean nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken nails stuck in the
track.
Debris in magazine Clean magazine
Worn magazine Replace magazine See authorized service center.
Damaged or worn driver blade Replace driver blade with kit.
Damaged pusher spring Replace spring; see authorized service center.
Jammed nail Wrong size or angle nails Use only the recommended nails Refer to Nail Specifications.
Magazine screws not secured after previous jam clear/inspection Make sure to tighten magazine hex bolts with wrench provided.
Damaged or worn driver blade Replace driver blade See authorized service center.
Material and fastener length If the unit continues to stall (forcing the need to rotate the Stall release lever)
choose the appropriate material and fastener length that is not too rigorous an
application.
Debris in nosepiece Clean nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken nails stuck in the
track.
Worn magazine Replace magazine See authorized service center.
Damaged pusher spring Replace springs with kit.
Dry fire lock out is engaged with only 7-9 nails remaining in magazine
and the user is applying excessive force to contact trip, overriding the
lockout
Load more nails in magazine to disengage dryfire lockout.
Tool is not yet run-in New tools can take 500–1000 nails for parts to mesh and wear in together. Drive
shorter nails during this period if experiencing difficulty driving nails flush.
Use of incorrect speed If trying to drive longer nails in soft woods, or driving nails into harder materials
using speed 1 - adjust speed setting to position 2.
Nails miss preformed holes Tip not place placed in preformed hole Ensure Metal Connector Tip (M) is placed in preformed hole before firing nail.
Metal Connector Tip (M) is worn out Replace tip with kit.
Material such as nail collation is jammed in nose Clear out nose. Refer to Clearing a Jammed Nail.
Poor driving hole performance Damaged or worn driver tip Replace tip with kit. If poor performace remains take tool to an authorised
DeWALT
repair agent.