Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Chart
Stop using stapler immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury could occur.
Any repairs or replacements must be done by a Qualified Service Person or Authorized Service Center.
Symptom
Air leaking at trigger valve
area .
Air leaking between housing
and nose .
Air leaking between housing
and cap .
Stapler skips driving staple .
Stapler runs slow or has loss
of power .
Staples are jammed in
stapler .
Air leaking at trigger valve
stem .
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possible Cause(s)
O-Rings in trigger valve housing are
damaged
1 . Loose screws in housing
2 . Damaged O-Rings
3 . Damage to bumper
1 . Loose screws
2 . Damaged gasket
1 . Worn bumper
2 . Dirt in nose piece
3 . Dirt or damage prevent staples or pusher
from moving freely in magazine
4 . Damaged pusher spring
5 . Inadequate air flow to stapler
6 . Worn O-Ring on piston or lack of
lubrication
7 . Damaged O-Ring on trigger valve
8 . Air leaks
9 . Cap gasket leaking
1 . Stapler not lubricated sufficiently
2 . Broken spring in cylinder cap
3 . Exhaust port in cap is blocked
1 . Guide on driver is worn
2 . Staples are not correct size
3 . Staples are bent
4 . Magazine or nose screws are loose
5 . Driver is damaged
6 . Staples loaded incorrectly
O-Rings or seals are damaged
Corrective action
Replace o-rings and check operation of Work
Contact Element (WCE)
1 . Tighten screws
2 . Replace o-rings
3 . Replace bumper
1 . Tighten screws
2 . Replace gasket
1 . Replace bumper
2 . Clean drive channel
3 . Clean magazine
4 . Replace spring
5 . Check fitting, hose, or compressor
6 . Replace and lubricate o-rings
7 . Replace o-rings
8 . Tighten screws and fittings
9 . Replace gasket
1 . Lubricate stapler
2 . Replace spring
3 . Replace damaged internal parts
1 . Replace guide
2 . Use only recommended staples
3 . Replace with undamaged staples
4 . Tighten screws
5 . Replace driver
6 . Review Loading/Unloading section in this
manual
Replace o-rings or seals
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