Woodstock PALM NAILER W1785 - Manual (Page 13)

Model W1785 Palm Nailer
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Air leaking at
trigger valve area.
1. O-rings in trigger valve
housing are damaged.
1. O-rings must be replaced
& operation of safety nose
must be 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 runs slowly or
has a loss of power.
1. Undersized air hose.
2. Nailer is not lubricated.
3. Broken spring in cap assembly.
4. Exhaust port in cap is blocked.
1. Use a larger hose.
2. Lubricate nailer.
3. Replace spring.
4. Clean or replace damaged
internal parts.
Nailer does not
fire.
1. Nailer is not lubricated.
2. Piston shaft is damaged.
3. Air pressure too low.
1. Follow lubricating
instructions.
2. Replace piston shaft.
3. Check/increase air
pressure.
Air blows out of
exhaust cap; nailer
will not fire.
1. O-ring slipped out of groove or
damaged inside nailer.
1. Reinstall/replace suspect
O-ring; turn down air
pressure.