Harbor Freight Tools 98733 - Manual (Page 13)

SKU 98733 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Air leaking in
Cylinder Cap (8A).
1. Loose Screw (6).
2. O-ring (9A) is cracked or worn. 1. Tighten and recheck.
2. Replace O-ring.
Lack of power.
Slow to cycle.
Low power when
shooting and
returning.
1. Tool is too dry.
2. Air pressure too low.
3. Exhaust blocked.
1. Add about 3 drops of pneumatic tool oil into
the Air Plug (83).
2. Check to make sure regulator on air
compressor is set between 70 PSI and 120
PSI. (70 PSI is the minimum where the Nailer
may work. If power is too low, set it between
100-120 PSI.)
3. Clean exhaust channel.
Not shooting
fasteners or
only intermittent
feeding.
1. Damaged Torsion Spring (76).
2. Wrong size of fasteners.
3. Magazine (71) is dirty.
1. Replace Spring.
2. Use 2-3/16” to 3-1/2”, .113”-.131” diameter
Nails.
3. Clean Magazine.
Fastener is
jammed in tool.
1. Feeder Shoe (69) is broken or
worn.
2. Bent fasteners.
1. Replace Feeder Shoe.
2. Remove bent fasteners. Replace with new
Nails.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. Disconnect air supply before service.
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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES
ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED
TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS
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HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT
OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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