Troubleshooting - Woodstock SHOP FOX W1778 Owner's Manual

Symptom
Air leaking at
trigger valve area.
Air leaking
between housing
and hose.
Air leaking
between housing
and cap.
Tool skips staples
while discharging.
Tool runs slowly
or has a loss of
power.
Fasteners
frequently jam the
stapler.
Stapler does not
fire.

Troubleshooting

Possible Cause
1. O-rings in trigger valve
housing are damaged.
1. Loose screws in housing.
2. Damaged O-ring.
3. Loose air fitting.
1. Damaged seal.
1. Excessive air pressure.
2. Air leaks.
3. Dirt in nose.
4. Dirt or damage prevents
staples from moving freely.
5. Inadequate air flow to tool.
6. Worn piston O-ring or lack of
lubrication.
7. Damaged trigger valve O-
rings.
8. Worn bumper.
9. Cap seal leaking.
1. Undersized air hose.
2. Stapler is not lubricated.
3. Broken spring in cap
assembly.
4. Exhaust port in cap is
blocked.
1. Staples are the wrong size.
2. Staples are bent or dirty.
3. Magazine or nose screws are
loose.
4. Driver or driver guide are
worn or damaged.
1. Stapler is not lubricated.
2. Staple is jammed in magazine
or discharge area.
3. Piston shaft is damaged.
4. Air pressure too low.
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Model W1778 18 Gauge Deep Stapler Kit
Solution
1. O-rings must be replaced
& operation of safety nose
must be checked.
1. Reseal and tighten screws.
2. Replace O-ring
3. Tighten air fitting & use
teflon tape.
1. Replace damaged seals.
1. Reduce air pressure to
tool.
2. Reseal and tighten screws
and fittings.
3. Clean nose.
4. Clean magazine and
inspect/repair damage.
5. Check fittings, hose,
compressor, and air
pressure.
6. Replace O-ring and
lubricate.
7. Replace trigger valve O-
rings.
8. Replace bumper.
9. Replace cap seal.
1. Use a larger hose.
2. Lubricate stapler.
3. Replace spring.
4. Clean or replace damaged
internal parts.
1. Use correct staples.
2. Use undamaged, clean
staples.
3. Tighten magazine.
4. Replace worn or damaged
parts.
1. Follow lubricating
instructions.
2. Clear stapler magazine or
discharge area.
3. Replace piston shaft.
4. Check/increase air
pressure.