Model T1000 Cat. No. DDF211001P
T1000
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TRIM ALONG DOTTED LINE, PLACE IN ENVELOPE, ADDRESS AS SHOWN AND AFFIX POSTAGE
Troubleshooting
ALWAYS CHECK INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OF PARTS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Fastener Overdriving Power level too high / Pin too short Use a lower powder load level number or a
longer pin
Soft base material Check base material suitability section
Tool does not fire Tool not depressed completely See “Tool does not depress completely”
section below
Firing pin damaged Replace damaged part(s)
Tool does not depress completely Damaged firing pin parts, ejector, etc. Parts
assembled improperly
Check the parts for damage or improper
assembly
Power reduction or inconsistent
fastener penetra tion
Barrel is not pulled fully forward when cycling
tool.
Barrel must be pulled out completely to properly
reset the piston
Worn or damaged piston Replace piston or piston ring
Powder load will not eject after firing
tool
Barrel is not pulled forward completely when
tool is cycled
Firmly snap the tool open.
If necessary dismantle and clean
Bent Piston or damaged piston ring Remove and replace piston or piston ring
Build-up of dirt in breech Clean breech area
Load strip cannot be
inserted into tool
Improper loading Insert strip from the bottom of the tool handle
Wrong caliber strip Use proper strip
Load strip will not advance Worn advance lever guide Replace advance lever guide. This should be
performed by qualified individuals
Load will not fire when
trigger is pulled
Tool is not fully depressed Follow safety procedure for misfired load then
attempt to fully depress tool before pulling
trigger
Load will not fire when tool is fully
depressed and trigger is pulled
Load is already fired Cycle tool
Load misfire Follow safety procedure
Broken firing pin Replace firing pin nut. This should be performed
by qualified individuals
Broken or missing Replace firing pin nut. This firing pin nut
should be
Tool cannot be opened
or cycled
Lack of proper cleaning Clean tool thoroughly
Damaged or bent piston Remove and replace piston
Broken or damaged parts Tag tool with warning “Defective - Do Not Use”
place in locked container and contact your
D
EWALT Authorized representative for service
Piston stuck in the forward position Piston has been overdriven and is jammed
against piston reset pin
Tap the piston against a hard surface
Chipped or damaged piston Tool not held on work surface squarely.
This allows the piston to slip off the head of the
pin and cause damage to the piston
Machine piston as shown on page ?. Piston
regrinding may be performed only by
qualified individuals
Piston guide will not open easily Bent shear clip Remove and replace shear clip
Excessive build-up of dirt Disassemble and clean tool
Piston stop is damaged Replace piston stop
Foreign material jammed between the piston
guide and steel liner assembly
Disassemble and remove foreign particles
Piston guide opens too easily Annular ball spring or steel annular ball have
worn
Remove and replace with a new spring and/
or ball
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