Troubleshooting Guide - DeWalt DWF83PT Instruction Manual

MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW.
FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A D
fasteners from magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this tool.
SYMPTOM CAUSE
Trigger valve housing leaks O-ring or valve stem failure
Top cap leaks air Loose cap screws
Damaged or worn gasket or o-ring
Exhaust leaks Main seal or o-ring damaged, debris
in tool.
Engine in actuated position.
Air leaks around nose when Damaged or worn o-rings
tool is at rest. (Driver blade in
up position.)
Air leaks around nose when Damaged or worn bumper
tool is in actuated position.
(Driver blade in down position.)
Tool does not cycle in cold Tool not receiving air
weather
Valve may be frozen
Damaged or worn o-rings
Broken or damaged driver blade
Lack of power; sluggish Low air pressure
Lack of lubrication
Damaged or worn o-rings
Exhaust port blocked or clogged
Depth adjustment set too shallowly
Driver damaged or worn

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, remove
FIX
Replace valve using Trigger Valve Kit
Tighten cap screws using appropriate hex wrench
Replace gasket/o-rings using Nailer O-Ring Repair Kit
Replace gasket/o-rings using Framing Nailer O-Ring Repair Kit
With air connected and fasteners removed, turn tool upside down and tap
cap of tool onto a hard surface to reset the engine.
Replace gasket/o-rings using Framing Nailer O-Ring Repair Kit
Replace bumper using: Frame Nailer Bumper Kit
Check air supply
Warm up tool. Lubricate with D
pneumatic oil containing ethylene glycol
Replace gasket/o-rings using Framing Nailer O-Ring Repair Kit
Replace driver blade
Check air supply
Lubricate tool using D
Replace gasket/o-rings using framing nailer o-ring repair kit
Disconnect air, remove exhaust plate from top of tool, clean port
Reset depth adjustment
Replace driver blade
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WALT pneumatic tool oil
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