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Nailer is not
always driving
a nail (cont.)
Obstruction keep-
ing the nail clip
from advancing.
Clear obstruction, trash, bent
or twisted nails, etc. Make sure
Pusher provides positive push-
ing force on the Nail clip to
prevent Nails from turning
Air is escaping Damaged or worn
seal.
Contact Hitachi for replace-
ment.
Oil has been used
causing O-Rings
to swell which can
restrict movement
of piston or other
component that
must seal.
Contact Hitachi for replace-
ment.
Nailer is driving
two nails.
Gate (Ref. #22)
is loose or is not
seated properly
Disconnect air supply; clear
nails from tool; reinstall the
Gate (Ref. #22).
End of Rail (Ref.
#26) is worn or
damaged.
Turn Rail (Ref. #26) around to
use other end in Guide if this
has not been previously done.
If Rail has already been turned
previously, replace Rail.
Screws holding
Magazine (Ref.
#29) may be loose
preventing Rail
(Ref. #26) from be-
ing held properly in
place.
Tighten Screws (Ref. #43, #29)
that secure the Magazine (Ref.
#28) to the Guide (Ref. #21) and
the back Magazine Retainer
Bracket (Ref. #27).
Nails are not be-
ing counter sunk
into wood and
are left sticking
out of wood.
Not driving Nails
into the tongue
area
Always drive Nails into the
tongue area, not the groove.
Tip of Driver Blade
(Ref. #58) broken
Contact Hitachi for replace-
ment.
Air pressure too
low
Set air pressure to 100-115 PSI
Using air compres-
sor that is too small
Follow recommendations in the
Owner’s Manual relative to size
and volume of air compressor.
The ideal air compressor trip
on pressure should be 115 PSI
or above.
Using an air line
that is too small
Always use 3/8” ID air line.
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