Snap-On 870011 - Manual (Page 11)

PARTS DIAGRAM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
19 20
Weak drive. Slow to
cycle between nailings.
Ensure proper air pres-
sure is being used.
Inspect for worn driver
blade.
Inspect piston O-ring for
wear or damage. Increase air pressure,
Do not exceed 120 psig
(8.3 bars, 8.5 kg/cm
2 )
Contact Customer
Service.
Nails driven too deep. Check air pressure. Reduce air pressure.
Clipped head nailer
feeds intermittently or
skips nails.
Ensure correct nails are
being used.
Inspect nail feeder
mechanism.
Ribbon spring weakened
or damaged.
Piston O-ring damaged
or worn
Nail feeder worn or
damaged. Use ONLY recommend-
ed nails.
Clean and lubricate nail
feeder.
Replace ribbon spring.
Use recommended
pneumatic tool oil.
Contact Customer
Service.
Replace nail feeder.
Nails jam or driven nail
is bent.
Ensure correct nails are
being used.
Inspect for worn driver
blade.
Nail feeder worn or
damaged. Use ONLY recommend-
ed nails.
Contact Customer
Service.
Replace nail feeder.
Drives nails properly
during normal nailing
operations, but fails to
drive nails fully at faster
operating speeds.
Check inside diameter of
air hose. Switch to air hose with
larger inside diameter.