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Model H8233 3-Piece Framing/Brad Nailer & Stapler Kit
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Air leaking at trig-
ger valve area.
1. O-rings in trigger valve housing
are damaged.
1. O-rings must be replaced
& operation of safety nose
must be checked.
Air leaking. 1. Loose screws in housing.
2. Damaged O-ring(s).
3. Loose air fitting.
4. Damaged housing gasket(s).
1. Tighten screws.
2. Replace O-ring(s).
3. Tighten air fitting & use tef
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lon tape.
4. Replace gasket(s).
Tool skips nails/
staples while dis
-
charging.
1. Excessive air pressure.
2. Air leaks.
3. Dirt in nose.
4. Dirt or damage prevents nails
/staples from moving freely in
magazine.
5. Inadequate air flow to tool.
6. Worn O-ring on piston or lack
of lubrication.
7. Damaged O-rings on trigger
valve.
8. Worn bumper.
9. Cap seal leaking.
1. Reduce air pressure to tool.
2. Tighten screws and fittings.
3. Clean nose.
4. Clean magazine and
inspect/repair damage.
5. Check air fitting, hose,
compressor & air pressure.
6. Replace piston O-ring.
Lubricate.
7. Replace trigger valve O-
rings.
8. Replace bumper.
9. Replace cap seal.
Tool runs slowly
or has a loss of
power.
1. Undersized air hose.
2. Nailerstapler is not lubricated.
3. Broken spring in cap assem
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bly.
4. Exhaust port in cap is blocked.
5. Air pressure too low.
1. Use a larger air hose.
2. Lubricate tool.
3. Replace spring.
4. Clean or replace damaged
internal parts.
5. Increase air pressure.
Fasteners frequent
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ly jam the nailer/
stapler.
1. Nails/staples are the wrong
size.
2. Nails/staples are bent or dirty.
3. Magazine or nose screws are
loose.
4. Driver or driver guide are worn
or damaged.
1. Use correct nails/staples.
2. Use undamaged, clean
nails/staples.
3. Tighten magazine.
4. Replace worn or damaged
parts.
Tool does not fire. 1. Tool is not lubricated.
2. Nail/staple is jammed in maga
-
zine or discharge area.
3. Piston shaft is damaged.
4. Air pressure too low.
1. Lubricate tool.
2. Clear nail/staple from maga-
zine or discharge area.
3. Replace piston shaft.
4. Check/increase air pres
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sure.