OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below.
If problems persist, contact a Hitachi authorized service center for assistance.
PROBLEM OR QUESTION
Trigger valve housing leaks air
O-ring cut or cracked
Trigger valve stem leaks air
O-ring/seals cut or cracked
O-ring or gasket is cut or cracked
Frame/nose leaks air
Bumper is cracked / worn
Damaged gasket or seal
Frame/cap leaks air
Cracked / worn head valve
Loose cap screws
Air supply restriction
Worn head valve
Failure to cycle
Broken cylinder cap spring
Head valve stuck in cap
Broken cylinder cap spring
Rings / seals cut or cracked
Exhaust blocked
Lack of power; slow to cycle
Trigger assembly worn / leaks
Dirt/tar build up on driver
Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly on bottom bumper
Air pressure too low
Worn bumper
Tar/dirt in driver channel
Air restriction/inadequate air flow through quick disconnect socket and plug
Worn piston ring
Damaged pusher spring
Low air pressure
Loose magazine nose screws
Skipping Staples;
Staples too short for Stapler
intermittent feed
Bent Staples
Wrong size Staples
Leaking head cap gasket
Trigger valve O-ring cut / worn
Broken/chipped driver
Dry/dirty magazine
Worn magazine
Driver channel worn
Wrong size Staples
Staples jam in Stapler
Bent Staples
Loose magazine nose screws
Broken/chipped driver
CAUSE
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
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Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Tighten and recheck.
Check air supply equipment
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Check air supply equipment
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Replace quick disconnect fittings
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Check air supply equipment
Tighten all screws
Use only recommended Staples
Discontinue use of these Staples
Use only recommended Staples
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Clean / lubricate; Use Air Tool
Lubricant
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Use only recommended Staples
Discontinue use of these Staples
Tighten all screws
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
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