Trouble Shooting - Bostitch PN100 Operation And Maintenance Manual

PROBLEM
Frame/nose leaks air
Frame/cap leaks air
Failure to cycle
Lack of power; slow to cycle
1. If the tool is dropped after the air supply is
shut off, the internal cycling mechanism may
assume mid-cycle position. When resupplied
with air, the tool will remain inoperative and
leak air. To reset the internal valve, abruptly
slap the tool cap with the palm of the hand to
jar the valve into proper position.
CAUSE
O-ring or Gasket is cut or cracked . . . .Replace O-ring or gasket
Bumper cracked/worn . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace bumper
Damaged gasket or seal . . . . . . . . . . .Replace gasket or sea
Loose cap screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten and recheck
Air supply restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check air supply equipment
Broken cylinder cap spring . . . . . . . . . .Replace cylinder cap spring
Broken cylinder cap spring . . . . . . . . . .Replace cap spring
O-rings/seals cut or cracked . . . . . . . . .Replace O-rings/seals
Exhaust blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check bumper, head valve spring, muffler
Dirt/tar build up on driver . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble nose/driver to clean
Air pressure too low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check air supply equipment
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TROUBLE SHOOTING

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