TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART
BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A PORTER-
CABLE SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1 888 848-5175.
SYMPTOM PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Air leak near top of
tool or in trigger area
Loose screws. Tighten screws.
Worn or damaged
o-rings or seals.
Install Overhaul Kit.
Tool does nothing or
operates sluggishly
Inadequate air supply. Verify adequate air supply.
Inadequate lubrication. Put 5 or 7 drops of
oil into air inlet.
Worn or damaged
o-rings or seals.
Install Overhaul Kit.
Air leak near
bottom of tool
Loose screws. Tighten screws.
Worn or damaged
o-rings or bumper.
Install Overhaul Kit.
Tool jams frequently Incorrect fasteners. Verify approved fasteners
of correct size.
Damaged fasteners. Replace with undamaged
fasteners.
Magazine or nose screws loose Tighten screws.
Magazine is dirty. Clean magazine.
Driver tip is worn or
damaged.
Install Driver Maintenance Kit.
Other Contact a PORTER-
CABLE Authorized
Warranty Service Center
TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
Height (inch/meter) 13.8/0.35
(inch/meter) 4.6/0.15
Length (inch/meter) 21.2/0.54
(lbs/kg) 7.7/3.5
Recommended Operating Pressure
70-120 psi (4.8 to 8.3 bar)
9.76SCF
Loading capacity
63–64 nails