Snap-On 870010 - Manual (Page 10)

MANDATORY MAINTENANCE
All maintenance and repairs should be performed by an
authorized repair facility. Call 1-888-278-8092 to obtain a list of repair facil-
ities in your area or to make arrangements to return the tool for service.
ACTION REASON OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the troubleshooting
table below. For problems that cannot be solved, contact Customer Service (toll
free) at 1-888-278-8092.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Always visually inspect round head nailer
before every use. Check on the overall condi-
tion and for any loose screws. Tighten any
screws that have come loose. See Figure 11.
Visually inspect the work piece contact and
trigger to ensure there is free movement. See
Figure 12.
When the tool is not going to be used for an
extended period, wipe off all dust and debris
that have collected on it. Tighten all loose
screws. Lubricate the firing mechanism with
pneumatic tool oil. See page 9 for Lubrication.
Store the round head nailer in a safe loca-
tion or in suitable carrying case. It is recom-
mended that the air nailer be secured in a
locked location to prevent unauthorized
usage.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and/or
locations with high humidity and heat.
Remove the round head nailer from use and schedule to
have it repaired at an authorized repair facility if the work piece contact is
binding or not moving freely. Do not attempt to repair the round head nailer.
Failure to comply can result in malfunction of the tool and severe injury to
the operator or any bystanders.
Clean magazine and
feeder mechanism. Prevents round head
nailer from jamming. Use compressed air and
clean daily.
Inspect and ensure work
piece contact operates
properly. Ensures operator safety
and keeps round head
nailer working efficiently.
Use compressed air and
clean daily.
Lubricate round head
nailer after every use
using pneumatic tool oil.
Extends life of round
head nailer.
Apply 2 – 3 drops of
pneumatic tool oil to
round head nailer air
inlet after every use.
Nailer operates, but no
nail is driven.
Check for jammed nail.
Ribbon spring weakened
or damaged.
Inspect nail feeder
mechanism.
Ensure correct nails are
being used.
Clear jammed nail.
Replace ribbon spring.
Clean and lubricate nail
feeder.
Use ONLY recommend-
ed nails.
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Figure 11
Figure 12