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114915
PROBLEM
Tool does not fire.
Opening and closing of
barrel or pushing down of
the tool, etc. is not smooth
but is rough or binds.
REMEDY
Check firing pin mark on
power load. Clean sear
holder, sear, and firing
pin. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
Notice:
Do not attempt to clean
power load strip channel
with wire brush. You may
damage the tool.
Inspect and clean com
-
plete tool (see Mainte-
nance on page 16). Re-
place worn or damaged
parts. Notice: Do not
attempt to clean power
load strip channel with
wire brush. You may dam-
age the tool.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dirt build-up on sear hold
-
er not allowing proper
penetration of firing pin
or worn firing pin.
Lack of proper cleaning.
Troubleshooting Guide
Power load and power fastener application information.
Application Chart
Two by fours
Furring strips
Electrical
Junction boxes
Conduit clips
Shelf brackets
1/4" Plywood or
pegboard
For fastening this
power load
color
power fastener
length
to this
Yellow
Green
Yellow/Red
1"
1"
1"
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Yellow
Green
Yellow/Red
1
1
/4"
1
1
/4"
1
1
/4"
Yellow
Green
Yellow/Red
2
1
/2"
2
1
/2"
2"
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
1
1
/2"
1
1
/2"
1
1
/2"
Yellow
Green
Yellow/Red
Concrete
Cement block
Steel (3/16" to 3/8" thick)
Yellow
Green
Yellow/Red
1"
1"
1"
Yellow
Green
1"
1"
Concrete
Cement block
Power load listings are recommendations only. If you are in doubt, try a test fastening
using the next lightest power load.