Harbor Freight Tools 98917 Nail Gun User Manual


 
SKU 98917 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13
Troubleshooting
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. Disconnect air supply before service.
Problem
Possible Solution
Air leak near top of tool. 1. Tighten all screws on the cylinder cap. (See Assy. Diagram.)
2. Have a qualied service technician install a head valve piston set.
Tool does not work. 1. Check all air connections for leaks.
2. Make sure to fully depress the nose of the workpiece when
attempting to re a nail.
3. Check for nail jams. Clear the jam if necessary.
4. Have a qualied service technician check out the tool.
Sluggish operation. 1. Make sure the compressor regulator is set below 120 PSI. Make
sure the compressor used produces sufcient C.F.M. to operate the
Nailer.
2. Check all air connections for leaks.
3. Have a qualied service technician install a head valve piston set.
Air leak near bottom of tool. 1. Tighten all screws.
2. Have a qualied service technician replace the bumper or head
valve piston set.
Poor return after ring tool. 1. Have a qualied service technician clean the interior of the tool and/
or replace the bumper or head valve piston set.
Weak driving force. 1. Make sure the compressor regulator is set below 120 PSI.
2. Check all air connections for leaks.
3. Have a qualied service technician clean the interior of the tool
and/or replace the bumper or head valve piston set.
Poor feed. 1. Have a qualied service technician clean the interior of the tool
and/or lubricate the magazine and install a new magazine spring.
Tool jamming too often. 1. Have a qualied service technician clean the interior of the tool
and/or lubricate the magazine and install a new magazine spring.
Other problems.
1. Have a qualied service technician check out the tool.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. Disconnect air supply before service.
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