Operating Guide

Maintenance chart
ACTION WHY HOW
Drain air line fi lter daily. Prevent accumulation of
moisture and dirt.
Open manual petcock.
Keep lubricator fi lled. Keep the Nailer lubricated. Fill with Hitachi pneumatic
tool lubricant.
Clean fi lter element — then
blow air through fi lter in
direction opposite to
normal fl ow.
Prevent clogging of fi lter with
dirt.
Follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
Clean magazine and feeder
mechanism.
Prevent a jam. Blow clean daily.
Keep push lever working
properly.
Promote operator safety and
effi cient Nailer operation.
Blow clean daily.
Lubricate the Nailer after
nailing.
Extend the Nailer life. Supply 5 – 10 drops of
lubricant into the Nailer.
Drain air compressor. Keep the Nailer operated
properly.
Open petcock on air
compressor tank.
Operator troubleshooting
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below.
If problems persist, contact a Hitachi authorized service center for assistance.
PROBLEM CHECK METHOD CORRECTION
Nailer operates, but no nail is
driven.
Check for a jam. Clear a jam page 16.
Nailer feeder damaged? Replace nail feeder.
Ribbon spring weakend or
damaged?
Replace ribbon spring.
Check for proper nails. Use only recommended nails.
Weak drive.
Slow to cycle.
Check air pressure. Increase air pressure.
(Do not exceed 100 psi (6.9
bar 7 kgf/cm
2
))
Check position of nailing
depth adjuster.
Readjust per page 13 – 14.
——— Use Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant.
Driver blade worn? Contact Hitachi for
replacement.
Piston O-ring worm or
damaged?
Drives too deep. Check air pressure. Reduce air pressure.
(Adjust 64 – 100 psi
(4.4 – 6.9 bar 4.5 – 7 kgf/cm
2
))
Check position of nailing
depth adjuster.
Readjust per page 13 – 14.
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