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Maintenance chart
ACTION WHY HOW
Drain air line filter daily. Prevent accumulation of moisture and Open manual petcock.
dirt.
Keep lubricator filled. Keep the Stapler lubricated. Fill with Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant.
Clean filter element — then blow air Prevent clogging of filter with dirt. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
through filter in direction opposite to
normal flow.
Clean magazine and feeder Prevent a jam. Blow clean daily.
mechanism.
Keep push lever working properly. Promote operator safety and efficient Blow clean daily.
Stapler operation.
Lubricate the Stapler after stapling. Extend the Stapler life. Supply 5 – 10 drops of lubricant into
the Stapler.
Drain air compressor. Keep the Stapler operated properly. Open petcock on air compressor tank.
Operator troubleshooting
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below.
If problems persist, contact a Hitachi authorized service center for assistance.
Check for a jam.
Staple feeder damaged?
Ribbon spring weakened or damaged?
Check for proper staples.
Check air pressure.
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Driver blade worn?
Piston O-ring worn or damaged?
Check air presure.
Check for proper staples.
Staple feeder damaged?
Ribbon spring weakened or damaged?
Piston O-ring worn or damaged?
Check for proper staples.
Driven blade worn?
Check inside diameter of air hose.
PROBLEM CHECK METHOD CORRECTION
Clean jam per page 14.
Replace staple feeder.
Replace ribbon spring.
Use only recommended staples.
Increase air pressure.
(Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5
kgf/cm
2
))
Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Reduce air pressure.
(Adjust 70 – 120 psi)
Use only recommended staples.
Repalce staple feeder.
Replace ribbon spring.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Use only recommended staples.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Use larger air hose.
Stapler operates but no staple is
driven.
Weak drive.
Slow to cycle.
Drives too deep.
Skipping staples.
Intermittent feed.
Staples jam.
Driven staple is bent.
Drives properly during normal
operation, but does not drive fully at
faster stapling speeds.