Troubleshooting - Shop fox W1776 Owner's Manual

Model W1776 2" Nailer Kit
Symptom
Air leaking at
trigger valve area.
Air leaking between
housing and hose
Air leaking between
housing and cap.
Tool skips nails
while discharging.
Tool runs slowly or
has a loss of power.
Fasteners
frequently jam the
nailer.
Nailer does not
fire.
Air blows out of
exhaust cap; nailer
will 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 nails
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. Nailer is not lubricated.
3. Broken spring in cap assembly.
4. Exhaust port in cap is blocked.
1. Nails are the wrong size.
2. Nails are bent or dirty.
3. Magazine or nose screws are
loose.
4. Driver or driver guide are
worn or damaged.
5. Nails are wrong angle.
1. Nailer is not lubricated.
2. Nail is jammed in magazine or
discharge area.
3. Piston shaft is damaged.
4. Air pressure too low.
1. O-ring slipped out of groove or
damaged inside nailer.
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Possible Solution
1. O-rings must be replaced
& operation of safety nose
must be checked.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Replace O-ring
3. Tighten air fitting & use
teflon tape.
1. Replace damaged seals.
1. Reduce air pressure to tool.
2. 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 nailer.
3. Replace spring.
4. Clean or replace damaged
internal parts.
1. Use correct nails.
2. Use undamaged, clean
nails.
3. Tighten magazine.
4. Replace worn or damaged
parts.
5. Use correct angle nails.
1. Follow lubricating
instructions.
2. Clear nailer magazine or
discharge area.
3. Replace piston shaft.
4. Check/increase air
pressure.
1. Reinstall/replace suspect
O-ring; turn down air
pressure.