PNEUMATIC NAILER TROUBLE SHOOTING
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FOR MODELS 445 SL, SS, LS, LL, XLL, XLS, 445SN & 200
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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Driving blade does not retract! |
- zero or low pressure |
- check air supply for 90 psi min. to 120 psi max. |
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- lack of lubrication |
- manually lubricate through male air inlet fitting. |
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- excessive dirt inside nailer |
- disassemble and clean |
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- bent driving blade |
- replace driving blade |
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- seals worn out |
- replace all seals |
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- u-cup lip seal installed upside down |
- install correctly |
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- seals need to be seated |
- dry fire nailer |
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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Driving blade retracts slowly! |
- low air pressure |
- turn up air pressure to 90 - 120 psi max. |
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- air supply restricted by small orifice(s) |
- use 1/4" min. diameter air fitting |
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- lack of lubrication |
- manually lubricate through male air inlet fitting |
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- excessive dirt inside nailer |
- disassemble and clean |
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- u-cup lip seal installed upside down |
- install correctly |
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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Nail is not countersunk! |
- low air pressure |
- turn up air pressure to 90 - 120 psi max. |
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- broken driving blade |
- replace driving blade |
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- nail hits hard surface |
- move from obstruction |
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- driving blade jam nut came loose |
- retighten or replace jam nut |
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- worn out gate |
- replace gate |
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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Nailer leaks air! |
- air supply fittings are loose |
- tighten all air line fittings |
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- dry wall dust in nailer |
- send in nailer to be rebuilt |
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- excess air pressure blew out seals |
- check air supply for 120 psi max. and replace all seals |
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- plunger screws are loose |
- tighten three plunger screws |
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- cracked or damaged body |
- replace body |
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- seals are worn out |
- replace all seals |
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- seals need to be seated |
- dry fire nailer |
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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Bottom of nailer is cracked off! |
- operated without rubber bumper installed |
- replace damaged parts |
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- excessive air pressure is used |
- replace damaged parts |
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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Nails jam in nailer! |
- not using powercleat nails |
- use powercleat nails only |
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- wrong powercleat nails used |
- use proper nail (refer to chart) |
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- continued use after a short |
- cleat nail immediately after |
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hit |
short hit |
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- nail pusher damaged or |
- replace nail pusher assembly |
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spring is broken |
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- nail channel loose |
- tighten nail channel retaining |
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screws |
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- bent nail stuck in nail guide |
- disassemble and clean out nail |
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- hit another set nail or hard |
- move from obstruction |
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object. |
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- nail gate worn out |
- replace nail gate |
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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Plunger is locked up! |
- plunger and safety yoke |
- move safety yoke into top |
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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Won't move or fire! |
reassembled incorrectly |
groove on plunger |
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- safety trigger is not being |
- replace damaged plunger |
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depressed |
safety yoke and plunger seal |
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- nailer body is being used to |
- replace damaged plunger |
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rack the wood |
safety yoke and plunger seal |
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- lack of lubrication |
- manually lubricate nailer |
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through male air inlet fitting |