Woodstock W1784 - Manual (Page 16)

Model W1784 (Mfg. Since 2/07)
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Air leaking at
whack cap area.
1. O-rings in plunger/cylinder
housing are damaged.
1. O-rings must be replaced &
operation checked.
Air leaking between
housing and hose
1. Loose screws in housing.
2. Damaged O-ring.
3. Loose air fitting.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Replace O-ring
3. Tighten air fitting & use
teflon tape.
Air leaking between
housing and cap.
1. Damaged seal. 1. Replace damaged seals.
Tool skips staples
while discharging.
1. Excessive air pressure.
2. Air leaks.
3. Dirt in nose.
4. Dirt or damage prevents
staples from moving freely.
5. Inadequate air flow to tool.
6. Worn piston O-ring or lack of
lubrication.
7. Damaged plunger/cylinder O-
rings.
8. Worn bumper.
9. Cap seal leaking.
1. Reduce air pressure to tool.
2. Tighten screws and fittings.
3. Clean nose.
4. Clean magazine and
inspect/repair damage.
5. Check fittings, hose,
compressor, and air
pressure.
6. Replace O-ring and
lubricate.
7. Replace plunger/cylinder
O-rings.
8. Replace bumper.
9. Replace cap seal.
Tool runs slowly or
has a loss of power.
1. Undersized air hose.
2. Stapler is not lubricated.
3. Broken spring in cap assembly.
4. Exhaust ports on cylinder cap
are blocked.
1. Use a larger hose.
2. Lubricate stapler.
3. Replace spring.
4. Clean or replace damaged
internal parts.
Fasteners
frequently jam the
stapler.
1. Staples are the wrong size.
2. Staples are bent or dirty.
3. Magazine or nose screws are
loose.
4. Driver or driver guide are
worn or damaged.
5. Staples are wrong angle.
1. Use correct staples.
2. Use undamaged, clean
staples.
3. Tighten magazine.
4. Replace worn or damaged
parts.
5. Use correct angle staples.
Stapler does not
fire.
1. Stapler is not lubricated.
2. Staple is jammed in magazine
or discharge area.
3. Piston shaft is damaged.
4. Air pressure too low.
1. Follow lubricating
instructions.
2. Clear stapler magazine or
discharge area.
3. Replace piston shaft.
4. Check/increase air
pressure.
Air blows out
of exhaust cap;
stapler will not
fire.
1. O-ring slipped out of groove or
damaged inside stapler.
1. Reinstall/replace suspect
O-ring; turn down air
pressure.