Maintenance; Service And Repairs; Troubleshooting - Porter-Cable NS100A Instruction Manual

CLEAN AND INSPECT DAILY
CAUTION: Disconnect tool from air supply before cleaning and
inspection.Correct all problems before placing the tool back in use.
W ipe tool clean and inspect for wear or damage. Use non-flammable cleaning
solutions to wipe exterior of tool only if necessary. DO NOT SOAK tool with
cleaning solutions. Such solutions can damage internal pa r ts .
Inspect trigger and safety mechanism to assure system is complete and
functional: no loose or missing pa r ts, no binding or sticking pa r ts .
Keep all screws tight. Loose screws can cause personal injury or damage tool.
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Oil into the air inlet of the tool at the beginning of each workday.
S E RVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools eventually require servicing or replacement of pa r ts due to
wear from normal use. Some user serviceable components are described in
t h e TROUBLESHOOTING Section. Complete product Service is available
from either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a
P O RTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER. A l l r e pairs made by these agencies are
fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot
guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies.
Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any time.
In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of
your tool (model number, type, serial number, e t c . ) .
CAUTION: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing any
Service Procedure.
SYMPTOM
1 . Air leak near top of
tool or in trigger area. W orn or damaged
2 . Tool does nothing or
operates sluggishly.
3 . Air leak near bottom
o f t o o l .
4 . Tool jams frequently.
5 . Other.

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEMS
Loose screws.
o-rings or seals.
Inadequate air supply.
Inadequate lubrication.
W orn or damaged
o-rings or seals.
Loose screws.
W orn or damaged
o-rings or bumper.
Incorrect fasteners.
Damaged fasteners.
Magazine or nose
screws loose.
Magazine is dirty.
Driver is worn or damaged.
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SOLUTIONS
Tighten screws.
I n s tall OVERHAUL Maintenance Kit.
Verify adequate air supply.
Put 5 or 6 drops o f o i l i n t o a i r i n l e t .
I n s tall DRIVER Maintenance Kit.
Tighten screws.
I n s tall OVERHAUL Maintenance Kit.
Verify approved fasteners of
c o r r e c t s i z e .
Replace w/undamaged fasteners.
Tighten screws.
C l e a n m a g a z i n e .
I n s tall DRIVER Maintenance Kit.
Contact a Porter-Cable
Service Facility.