Troubleshooting
ALWAYS CHECK INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OF PARTS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Tool cannot be opened Lack of proper cleaning Clean tool thoroughly
or cycled 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 Powers Fasteners
Authorized representative for service
Piston stuck in the forward Piston has been overdriven and is Tap the piston against a hard surface
position jammed against piston reset pin
Chipped or damaged piston Tool not held on work surface Machine piston as shown on page 11.
squarely. This allows the piston to Piston regrinding may be performed only by
slip off the head of the pin and qualified individuals
cause damage to the piston
Piston guide will not Bent shear clip Remove and replace shear clip
open easily
Excessive build-up of dirt Disassemble and clean tool
Piston stop is damaged Replace piston stop
Foreign material jammed Disassemble and remove foreign particles
between the piston guide
and steel liner assembly
Piston guide opens Annular ball spring or Remove and replace with a new spring and/or ball
too easily steel annular ball have worn
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MODEL P3500 CAT. NO.52000/Deluxe Kit 52001/Blister Pack