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Maintenance chart
ACTION WHY HOW
Drain air line filter daily. Prevent accumulation of Open manual petcock.
moisture and dirt.
Keep lubricator filled. Keep the Stapler Fill with Hitachi pneumatic
lubricated. tool lubricant.
Clean filter element — then Prevent clogging of filter Follow manufacturer’s
blow air through filter in with dirt. instructions.
direction opposite to
normal flow.
Clean magazine and feeder Prevent a jam. Blow clean daily.
mechanism.
Keep push lever working Promote operator safety and Blow clean daily.
properly. efficient Stapler operation.
Lubricate the Stapler after Extend the Stapler life. Supply 5 – 10 drops of
stapling. lubricant into the Stapler.
Drain air compressor. Keep the Stapler operated Open petcock on air
properly. 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.
PROBLEM CHECK METHOD CORRECTION
Stapler operates, Check for a jam. Clean jam per page 18.
but no staple is driven.
Staple feeder damaged? Replace staple feeder.
Ribbon spring weakened or Replace ribbon spring.
damaged?
Check for proper staples. Use only recommended
staples.
Weak drive. Check air pressure. Increase air pressure.
Slow to cycle. (Do not exceed 120 psi
(8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm
2
))
Check position of stapling Readjust per pages 16 – 17.
depth adjuster.
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Use Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant.
Driver blade worn? Contact Hitachi for
Piston O-ring worn or
replacement.
damaged?
Drives too deep. Check air pressure. Reduce air pressure.
(Adjust 70 – 120 psi (4.9 – 8.3
bar 5 – 8.5 kgf/cm
2
))
Check position of stapling Readjust per pages 16 – 17.
depth adjuster.
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