TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
CHARGER
No lights turn on Not plugged in properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plug in the charger
Battery is not fully inserted into charger . . . . . .Make sure battery is pushed all the way into charger
Charger has failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace
Red lights stay flashing Battery is too hot, or cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warm or cool as needed, or allow battery to stay on
charger until temperature normalized
Battery is completely drained . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leave battery in charger, charger will start when trickle
charge has brought battery voltage up enough to allow
charging to begin
TOOL
Tool won't drive fastener Tool is not being fully pressed to work . . . . . . . .Depress tool fully while driving a nail (tool does not
surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bump fire)
Fasteners won't feed Fastener coil damaged in canister . . . . . . . . . . .Check if fasteners exit smoothly, if not then replace coil
Tool is not being fully cycled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Make sure tool is depressed completely during drive
Fastener is caught in the nose . . . . . . . . . . . . .Open door and clear jam, and straighten any distorted
collation
Feed torsion spring has failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace spring
Feed delay lever or spring has failed . . . . . . . . .Replace lever or spring (See parts list)
Tool won't turn off Energy management system failed . . . . . . . . . .Service tool, replace energy management system
Tool won't turn on Battery installed incorrectly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Make sure battery is fully inserted onto tool
Battery is completely drained . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charge battery
Nose switch is out of position . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Service tool, replace wire harness
Trigger or nose switch has failed . . . . . . . . . . . .Service tool, replace wire harness
Energy management system failed . . . . . . . . . .Service tool, replace energy management system
Tool seems slow or Battery is drained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charge battery
under powered Driver or driver guide is full of tar . . . . . . . . . . . .Remove nose and driver guide and clean with solvent
O-rings are worn out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace o-rings
Driver is binding in nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Service tool
Tar build up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clean nose and driver guide
Battery is too cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warm as needed, or allow battery to stay on
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .charger until temperature is normalized
Battery goes dead Battery has not been charged in a long time . . .Charge battery
quickly Battery charger shuts off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Repeat, if problem continues replace charger
Battery won't hold charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace battery
Tool power setting is too high . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduce power until depth of drive is just being achieved
Nail heads are damaged Tool is being pushed down too hard . . . . . . . . .Use light push force to follow the nail in
during drive Tool is being held improperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For best operation hold tool at top of handle, see figure
in operation section
Nails are incompletely Depth of drive setting is inadequate . . . . . . . . .Adjust control for increased energy
driven Tool is being pushed down too hard . . . . . . . . .Use light pressure to follow the nail in
O-rings are worn out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace o-rings
Driver or guide is full of tar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Remove nose and driver guide and clean with solvent
Nails are being over Depth of drive setting is incorrect . . . . . . . . . . .Adjust for decreased depth of drive
driven Nail is being driven over a void in wood . . . . . . .Drive in different area wood or shingles
Roof shingles are too soft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use lowest energy setting and low push force
Nails are going in at an Tool is being pushed down too hard . . . . . . . . .Use light push force to follow the nail in
angle Nose is not appropriately against work . . . . . . .Hold tool perpendicular to work surface or slightly
surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back from perpendicular
Tool turns on or off Loose or broken nose switch wiring . . . . . . . . . .Service tool, replace switch wire harness assembly
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