Replacing pistons/ o-rings – Woodstock SHOP FOX W1783 User Manual

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Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07)

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3. The jammed nail should be visible in

the discharge area.

— If the jammed nail can be removed

with needle nose pliers, do so and
continue to

Step 7.

— If you cannot remove the jammed

nail, then continue with

Step 4.

4. Use the 4mm hex wrench and remove

the four cap screws and lock washers
that secure the magazine to the
nailer (see

Figure 4).

Note: It may be necessary to remove
the base plate to pull the magazine
out.

7. Throw the damaged nail away and

insert a new nail stick that only
contains clean, undamaged nails. DO
NOT use dirty or damaged nails!

Replacing Pistons/

O-Rings

Under heavy use, the piston or O-rings
may wear out. Replacement is quick and
easy. Contact your authorized Shop Fox
dealer to obtain the Piston Repair Kit
(Part Number X1783068) or Complete O-
Ring Kit (Part Number X1783070).

To replace the piston and O-rings, do
these steps:

1. DISCONNECT NAILER FROM THE AIR

SUPPLY!

2. Remove all the nails from the

magazine.

3. Use the 4mm hex wrench and remove

the four cap screws and lock washers
that secure the magazine to the
nailer (see

Figure 4).

Note: It may be necessary to remove
the base plate to pull the magazine
out.

Always disconnect nailer from air
whenever servicing! During main-
tenance, a nailer connected to air
may fire accidentally, causing seri-
ous personal injury!

Figure 4. Location of cap screws securing

the magazine to the nailer.

5. Remove the jammed nail from inside

the discharge area with a pair of
need nose pliers (see

Figure 5).

Figure 5. Jammed nail in discharge area.

6. Re-install the magazine.

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