Maintenance chart
ACTION
Drain air line filter daily.
Keep lubricator filled.
Clean filter element — then Prevent clogging of filter
blow air through filter in
direction opposite to
normal flow.
Clean magazine and feeder Prevent a jam.
mechanism.
Keep push lever working
properly.
Lubricate the Stapler after
stapling.
Drain air compressor.
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
Stapler operates,
but no staple is driven.
Weak drive.
Slow to cycle.
Drives too deep.
WHY
Prevent accumulation of
moisture and dirt.
Keep the Stapler
lubricated.
with dirt.
Promote operator safety and Blow clean daily.
efficient Stapler operation.
Extend the Stapler life.
Keep the Stapler operated
properly.
CHECK METHOD
Check for a jam.
Staple feeder damaged?
Ribbon spring weakened or
damaged?
Check for proper staples.
Check air pressure.
Check position of stapling
depth adjuster.
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Driver blade worn?
Piston O-ring worn or
damaged?
Check air pressure.
Check position of stapling
depth adjuster.
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HOW
Open manual petcock.
Fill with Hitachi pneumatic
tool lubricant.
Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Blow clean daily.
Supply 5 – 10 drops of
lubricant into the Stapler.
Open petcock on air
compressor tank.
CORRECTION
Clean jam per page 17.
Replace staple feeder.
Replace ribbon spring.
Use only recommended
staples.
Increase air pressure.
(Do not exceed 120 psi
2
(8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm
Readjust per pages 15 – 16.
Use Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant.
Contact Hitachi for
replacement.
Reduce air pressure.
(Adjust 70 – 120 psi (4.9 – 8.3
2
bar 5 – 8.5 kgf/cm
))
Readjust per pages 15 – 16.
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