Tool cannot be opened or cycled Lack of proper cleaning
Piston stuck in the forward
position
Chipped or damaged piston
Barrel will not open easily
Barrel opens too easily
Damaged or bent piston
Broken or damaged parts
Piston has been overdriven and is
jammed against piston reset pin
Tool not held on work surface
squarely. This allows the piston to
slip off the head of the pin and
cause damage to the piston
Bent piston
Excessive build-up of dirt
Piston reset pin is damaged
Foreign material jammed between
the barrel and housing
Reset pin spring has worn
Clean tool thoroughly
Remove and replace piston
Tag tool with warning "Defective - Do
Not Use" place in locked container and
contact your Powers Fasteners
Authorized representative for service
Tap the piston against a hard surface
Machine piston as shown on page ??
Piston regrinding may be performed only
by qualified individuals
Remove and replace piston
Disassemble and clean tool
Replace piston reset pin
Disassemble and remove foreign particles
Remove and replace with a new spring