12 - ENG
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART
BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT CALL THE
PORTER-CABLE CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT (888) 848-5175.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, remove fasteners from
magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this tool.
SYMPTOM CAUSE FIX
Skipping fasteners;
intermittent feed
Worn bumper Replace bumper
Tar/dirt in driver channel Disassemble and clean
nose and driver
Air restriction/inadequate
air flow through quick
disconnect socket and plug
Replace quick
disconnect fittings
Worn piston ring Replace ring, check driver
Tool dry, lacks lubrication Use PORTER-CABLE
pneumatic tool oil
Damaged pusher spring Replace spring
Low air pressure Check air supply
system to tool
Loose magazine nose screws Tighten all screws
Fasteners too short for tool Use only recommended
fasteners
Bent fasteners Discontinue using
these fasteners
Wrong size fasteners Use only recommended
fasteners
Leaking head cap gasket Tighten screws/replace gasket
Broken/chipped driver Replace driver (check
piston ring)
Dry/dirty magazine Clean/lubricate use PORTER-
CABLE pneumatic tool oil
Worn magazine Replace magazine
Fasteners jam in tool Driver channel worn Replace nose/check door
Wrong size fasteners Use only recommended
fasteners
Bent fasteners Discontinue using
these fasteners
Loose magazine/nose screws Tighten all screws
Broken/chipped driver Replace driver
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