TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Motor starts slowly or fails to come to
full speed.
Tool does not drive screw into
material.
Tool does not complete drive.
Screws do not advance.
Screws fall out during application.
Bit does not install correctly.
Bit slides or jumps off screw. Screw is
driven at an angle.
Screw jams.
Slide mechanism sticks or "returns"
slowy.
Motor overheats.
Pushing force becomes difficult.
CAUSE
Starting switch not operating.
Voltage too low to permit motor to
reach operating speed.
Fuses or circuit breakers do not have
sufficient capacity.
Bit is worn.
Overloaded motor.
Depth of drive improperly set.
Bit is clogged or worn.
Screw length not set correctly.
Screw length not set correctly.
Bit track is damaged or worn.
Bit not properly seated into bit
housing.
Tool is pushed forward during drive.
Tool is out of alignment.
Bit track is damaged or worn.
Screw length not set properly.
Nosepiece screw loosened.
Bit track is damaged or worn.
Bit is damaged or worn.
Nosepiece is bent or damaged.
Build up of debris in mechanism.
Weak return spring.
Overloaded motor.
Slide body assembly is worn.
12 - English
SOLUTION
Have switch replaced.
Request voltage check from the power
company.
Install proper size fuses or circuit
breakers.
Replace the bit.
Check applications section for proper
uses.
Adjust depth of drive.
Clean or replace bit.
Adjust according to Setting Screw
Length section.
Adjust according to Setting Screw
Length section.
Replace slide body assembly.
Refer to Installing Bits section.
Hold tool firmly while working.
Return to authorized service center.
Replace slide body assembly.
Adjust according to Setting Screw
Length section.
Tighten nosepiece screw.
Replace slide body assembly.
Replace bit.
Replace nosepiece.
Clean return mechanism.
Replace spring.
Check applications section for proper
uses.
Replace slide body assembly.