Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Ryobi P318 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
PROBLEM
Tool operates properly, but fasteners do
not drive fully
Tool jams frequently
Tool stops and LED flashes rapidly
Tool has charged battery and LED is
slowly flashing or LED does not turn
off after approximately ten seconds of
non-use
Tool will not drive a fastener or cycles
without driving a fastener
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Nail is too long for wood hardness
Incorrect nails
Damaged nails
Loose magazine
Dirty magazine
Battery is low or has no charge
Tool is hot
Tool has malfunctioned
Driving mechanism is dirty
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 11
CLEANING THE NAIL CHANNEL
See Figure 12, page 12.
If the tool will not drive a nail, or cycles without driving a nail,
glue residue from the nail strip may need to be cleaned from
the area around the driving mechanism.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove nails from the tool.
 Using the hex wrench, remove the two bolts and drive
guide cover.
 Use a small amount of air tool oil on a clean cloth or cotton
swab to wipe down the nail channel, removing all traces
of glue.
 Reinstall the drive guide cover and bolts, making sure
they are secure.
 Reinstall nails in the tool and close the magazine.
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SOLUTION
Use nail length that is appropriate for
wood
Verify that nails are the correct size
Replace nails
Tighten screws
Clean magazine
Recharge battery
Allow tool to cool
Take tool to nearest authorized repair
center
Clean the nail channel as described in
the Maintenance section of the manual