DeWalt DW46RN - Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions

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Troubleshooting
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WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool, engage
trigger lock and remove
fasteners from magazine before making adjustments
or personal injury may result.
SYMPTOM PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Air leak near
top of tool or in
trigger area
• Loose screws
• Worn or
damaged
o-rings or
seals
• Tighten
screws.
• Install
overhaul kit
Tool does
nothing or
operates
sluggishly
• Inadequate air
supply
• Inadequate
lubrication
• Worn or
damaged
valve
• Verify
adequate air
supply
• Put 5 or 7
drops of oil
into air inlet
• Install valve kit
Air leak near
bottom of tool
• Loose screws
• Worn or
damaged
o-rings or
bumper
• Tighten
screws
• Install
Overhaul Kit
Tool jams or
skips frequently
• Incorrect
fasteners
• Fasteners
loaded
incorrectly
• Damaged
fasteners. Bent
collation wire
• Canister or
nose screws
loose
• Canister is
dirty
• Driver tip
is worn or
damaged
• Worn piston
seal
• Worn valve
• Verify
approved
fasteners
of correct
size and 15°
collation angle
• Verify
fasteners are
loaded in
the correct
platform
position
• Replace with
undamaged
fasteners
• Tighten
screws
• Clean
magazine
• Install Driver
Maintenance
Kit
• Install
overhaul kit
• Install valve kit
SYMPTOM PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Other • Contact a
DeWALT
Authorized
Warranty
Service Center