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SYMPTOM CAUSE FIX
Drive blade continues to get
stuck in down position
Jammed nail and driver blade is stuck in
down position
Use stall release lever, clear and jammed nails,
and return driver blade manually if necessary.
Damaged driver/return assembly Replace driver/return assembly. See authorised
D
EWALT repair agent.
Material and fastener length If the unit continues to stall (forcing the need
to rotate the Stall release lever) choose the
appropriate material and fastener length that is
not too rigorous an application.
Debris in nosepiece Clean nose area and watch closely for small
pieces of broken nails stuck in the track.
Tool operates but does not
drive fasteners fully
Depth adjust set too shallow Rotate depth adjust to a deeper setting
Tool not firmly applied to workpiece Apply adequate force to tool securing it tightly to
workpiece. Refer to instruction manual.
Bump mode selected with long nails Select sequential mode.
Material and fastener length If the unit continues to stall (forcing the need
to rotate the Stall release lever) choose the
appropriate material and fastener length that is
not too rigorous of an application.
Damaged or worn driver blade tip Replace driver/return assembly. See authorised
D
EWALT repair agent
Tool used with non-mar tip Remove non-mar tip.
Damaged actuation mechanism See authorised D
EWALT repair agent.
Tool operates, but no
fastener is driven
No nails in magazine Load nails in magazine
Wrong size or angle nails Use only the recommended nails. Refer to
Technical Data.
Debris in nosepiece Clean nose area and watch closely for small
pieces of broken nails stuck in the track
Debris in magazine Clean magazine.
Worn magazine Replace magazine. See authorised D
EWALT
repair agent.
Damaged or worn driver blade Replace driver blade. See authorised DEWALT
repair agent.
Damaged pusher spring Replace spring; see authorized service center.
Jammed nail Wrong size or angle nails Use only the recommended nails. Refer to
Technical Data.
Magazine screws not secured after
previous jam clear/inspection
Make sure to tighten magazine hex bolts with
wrench provided.
Damaged or worn driver blade Replace driver blade. See authorised D
EWALT
repair agent.
Material and fastener length If the unit continues to stall (forcing the need
to rotate the Stall release lever) choose the
appropriate material and fastener length that is
not too rigorous an application.
Debris in nosepiece Clean nose area and watch closely for small
pieces of broken nails stuck in the track.
Worn magazine Replace magazine. See authorised D
EWALT
repair agent.
Damaged pusher spring Replace spring. See authorised DEWALT repair
agent.
Dry fire lock out is engaged with only 7-9
nails remaining in magazine and the user
is applying excessive force to contact
trip, overriding the lockout
Load more nails in magazine to disengage dryfire
lockout.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued)