Hitachi N 5008AC2 Instruction And Safety Manual page 19

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.
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.
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Driver blade worn?
Piston O-ring worn or damaged?
Check air pressure.
Check position of stapling depth
adjuster.
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.
CORRECTION
Clean jam per page 17.
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
Readjust per page 16 – 17.
Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.
Contact Hitachi for replacement.
Reduce air pressure.
(Adjust 70 – 120 psi (4.9 – 8.3 bar 5 –
8.5 kgf/cm ))
2
Readjust per page 16 – 17.
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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