Troubleshooting - Shop fox W1781 Owner's Manual

Model W1781 21˚ Framing Nailer
Symptom
Air leaking at trig-
ger 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 frequent-
ly jam the nailer.
Nailer 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 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.
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Cause Possible 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 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.