Maintenance chart
ACTION
Drain air line fi lter daily.
Keep lubricator fi lled.
Clean fi lter element and blow air
through fi lter in direction opposite
to normal fl ow daily.
Clean magazine and feeder
mechanism.
Keep push lever working
properly.
Lubricate the Stapler after
stapling.
Drain air compressor daily.
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
Stapler operates but no staple is
driven.
Weak drive.
Slow to cycle
Drives too deep.
Skipping staples.
Intermittent feed.
Staples jam.
Driven staple is bent.
Drives properly during normal
operation, but does not drive fully
at faster stapling speeds.
WHY
Prevent accumulation of moisture and
dirt.
Keep the Stapler lubricated.
Prevent clogging of fi lter with dirt.
Prevent a jam.
Promote operator safety and effi cient
Stapler operation.
Extend the Stapler life.
Keep the Stapler operated properly.
CHECK METHOD
Check for a jam.
Staple feeder damaged?
Ribbon spring weakened or damaged?
Check for proper staples.
Check air pressure.
Check position of stapling depth adjuster Readjust per page 17.
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Driver blade worn?
Piston O-ring worn or damaged?
Check air pressure.
Check position of stapling depth adjuster Readjust per page 17.
Check for proper staples.
Staple feeder damaged?
Ribbon spring weakened or damaged?
Piston O-ring worn or damaged?
Check for proper staples.
Driven blade worn?
Check inside diameter of air hose.
HOW
Open manual petcock.
Fill with Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Blow clean daily.
Blow clean daily.
Supply 5 – 10 drops of lubricant into
the Stapler.
Open petcock on air compressor tank.
CORRECTION
Clean jam per page 19.
Replace staple feeder.
Replace ribbon spring.
Use only recommended staples.
Increase air pressure.
(Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5
kgf/cm
)
2
Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Reduce air pressure.
(Adjust 70 – 120 psi)
Use only recommended staples.
Replace staple feeder.
Replace ribbon spring.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Use only recommended staples.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Use larger air hose.
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