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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Trigger valve housing leaks air O-ring cut or cracked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace O-ring
Trigger valve stem leaks air O-ring/seals cut or cracked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace trigger valve assembly
Frame/nose leaks air Loose nose screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten and recheck
O-ring or Gasket is cut or cracked . . . . . . . . . .Replace O-ring or gasket
Bumper cracked/worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace bumper
Frame/cap leaks air Damaged gasket or seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace gasket or seal
Cracked/worn top bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace bumper
Loose cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten and recheck
Failure to cycle Air supply restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check air supply equipment
Tool dry, lack of lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
Worn head valve O-rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace O-rings
Broken head valve spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace head valve spring
Head valve stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble/Check/Lubricate
Lack of power; slow to cycle Tool dry, lacks lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
Broken headvalve spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace spring
O-rings/seals cut or cracked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace rings/seals
Exhaust blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check bumper, head valve spring, muffler
Trigger assembly worn/leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace trigger assembly
Dirt/tar build up on driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble nose/driver to clean
Bottom bumper not seated correctly . . . . . . . . .Disassemble to correct
Head valve dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble/lubricate
Air pressure too low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check air supply equipment
Skipping fasteners; intermittent feed Worn bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace bumper
Tar/dirt in driver channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble and clean nose and driver
Air restriction/inadequate air flow through
quick disconnect socket and plug . . . . . . . . . . .Replace quick disconnect fittings
Worn piston ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace ring, check driver
Tool dry, lacks lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
Damaged pusher spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace spring
Low air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check air supply system to tool
Loose magazine nose screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten all screws
Fasteners too short for tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use only recommended fasteners
Bent fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Discontinue using these fasteners
Wrong size fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use only recommended fasteners
Leaking cap gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten cap/replace gasket
Trigger valve O-ring cut/worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace O-ring
Broken/chipped driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace driver (check piston ring)
Dry/dirty magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clean/lubricate use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
Worn magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace magazine
Fasteners jam in tool Driver channel worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace nose/check magazine core tip
Wrong size fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use only recommended fasteners
Bent fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Discontinue using these fasteners
Loose magazine/nose screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten all screws
Broken/chipped driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace driver
Damaged pusher spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace spring
FOR MAXIMUM POWER:
ROTATE VALVE CLOCKWISE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE.
TO REDUCE POWER:
ROTATE VALVE COUNTERCLOCKWISE
FOR UP TO A 30% REDUCTION.
POWER ADJUSTMENT VALVE