User's Manual

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† Page 17 if a swivel head is used instead of a nose assembly.
Item numbers in bold refer to the general assembly drawing and parts list on pages 26 and 27.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE REF
Other symptoms or failures should be reported to your local TFS authorised distributor or repair centre.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Page Ref
Fault Diagnosis
More than one Air leak Tighten joints or replace components
operation of the Insufficient air pressure Adjust air pressure to within specification 5
trigger needed to Worn or broken jaws Fit new jaws 8
place fastener Low oil level or air in oil Prime tool 28 and 29
Build up of dirt inside the nose assembly Service nose assembly 8†
Tool will not grip Worn or broken jaws Fit new jaws 8 to 12
stem of fastener Build up of dirt inside the nose assembly Service nose assembly 8
Loose jaw housing Tighten against locking ring 8
Weak or broken spring in nose assembly Fit new spring 8 to 12
Incorrect component in nose assembly Identify and replace 9 to 12
Jaws will not release Build up of dirt inside the nose assembly Service nose assembly 8†
broken stem of Jaw housing, nose tip or nose casing
fastener not properly seated Tighten nose assembly 9 to 12
Weak or broken spring in nose assembly Fit new spring 9 to 12
Air or oil leak Tighten joints or replace components
Low oil level or air present in oil Prime tool 28 and 29
Cannot feed next Broken stems jammed inside tool Empty stem collector 7
fastener Check jaw spreader is correct 9 to 12
Adjust air pressure to within specification 5
Slow cycle Low air pressure Adjust air pressure to within specification 5
Build up of dirt inside the nose assembly Service nose assembly 8†
Tool fails to operate No air pressure Connect and adjust to within specification 5
Damaged Trigger Valve 21 Replace 23
Fastener fails to break Insufficient air pressure Adjust air pressure to within specification 5
Fastener outside tool capability Use more powerful Genesis tool
Contact Textron Fastening Systems
Low oil level or air present in oil Prime tool 28 and 29
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