Use and Care Manual
11- ENG
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Lack of power; slow
to cycle
Tool dry, lacks lubrication Use Air Tool Lubricant
Broken cylinder cap spring Replace cap spring
O-rings/seals cut or cracked Replace O-rings/seals
Exhaust blocked Check bumper, head valve
spring, muffler
Dirt/tar build up on driver Disassemble nose/driver
to clean
Cylinder sleeve not seated
correctlyon bottom bumper
Disassemble to correct
Head valve dry Disassemble/lubricate
Air pressure too low Check air supply
equipment
Skipping fasteners;
intermittent feed
Worn bumper Replace bumper
Tar/dirt in driver channel Disassemble and clean
nose and driver
Air restriction/inadequate air
flow through quick disconnect
socket and plug
Replace quick disconnect
fittings
Worn piston O-ring Replace O-ring, check
driver
Tool dry, lacks lubrication Use Air Tool Lubricant
Damaged pusher spring Replace spring
Low air pressure Check air supply system
to tool
Loose magazine nose screws Tighten all screws
Fasteners too short for tool Use only recommended
fasteners
Bent fasteners Discontinue using these
fasteners
Wrong size fasteners Use only recommended
fasteners
Leaking head cap gasket Tighten screws/replace
gasket
Broken/chipped driver Replace driver (check
piston O-ring)
Dry/dirty magazine Clean/lubricate use Air Tool
Lubricant
Worn magazine Replace magazine
Fasteners jam in tool Driver channel worn Replace nose/check door
Wrong size fasteners Use only recommended
fasteners
Bent fasteners Discontinue using these
fasteners
Loose magazine/nose screws Tighten all screws
Broken/chipped driver Replace driver