PROBLEM
Tool does not fire.
Opening and closing of
barrel or pushing down of
the tool, etc. is not smooth
but is rough or binds.
Power load and power fastener application information.
For fastening this
Two by fours
Furring strips
Electrical
Junction boxes
Conduit clips
Shelf brackets
1/4" Plywood or
pegboard
Power load listings are recommendations only. If you are in doubt, try a test fastening
using the next lightest power load.
114918
Troubleshooting Guide
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dirt build-up on sear not
allowing proper penetra-
tion of firing pin or worn
firing pin.
Lack of proper cleaning.
Application Chart
to this
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
power fastener
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REMEDY
Check firing pin mark on
power load. Clean firing
pin guide, sear, and firing
pin. Replace worn or
damaged parts. Notice:
Do not attempt to clean
power load strip channel
with wire brush. You may
damage the tool.
Inspect and clean com-
plete tool (see Mainte-
nance on page 16). Re-
place worn or damaged
parts. Notice: Do not at-
tempt to clean power load
strip channel with wire
brush. You may damage
the tool.
power load
length
Yellow
1
2
/
"
2
Yellow
1
2
/
"
2
Yellow/Red
2"
Yellow
1
1
/
"
2
Yellow
1
1
/
"
2
Yellow/Red
1
1
/
"
2
Yellow
1"
Green
1"
Yellow/Red
1"
Yellow
1"
Green
1"
Yellow/Red
1"
1"
Yellow
1"
Green
1
1
/
"
Yellow
4
1
1
/
"
Yellow
4
1
1
/
"
Yellow/Red
4
color