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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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 head valve bumper Replace bumper
Loose cap screws 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 cylinder cap spring Replace cylinder cap spring
Head valve stuck in cap Disassemble/Check/Lubricate
Lack of power; slow to cycle Tool dry, lacks lubrication Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
Broken cylinder cap spring Replace cap spring
O-rings/seals cut or cracked Replace O-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
Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly
on bottom bumper 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 O-ring Replace O-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 head cap gasket Tighten screws/replace gasket
Trigger valve O-ring cut/worn Replace O-ring
Broken/chipped driver Replace driver (check piston O-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 door
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
Fastener misses Broken / chipped guide Replace guide
metal connector hole Broken / missing
158457 torsion spring Replace torsion spring
(grease before installation)
Broken Pendulum Replace pendulum and
torsion spring
Broken 158455 pin Replace pin and torsion spring