
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING YOUR FLOORING STAPLER/NAILER
•Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean the flooring stapler/nailer. Vapors in the
flooring stapler/nailer will ignite by a spark and cause the tool to explode and result in death
or serious personal injury.
•Disconnect the air supply from the flooring stapler/nailer.
•Remove tar buildup with #2 kerosene fuel oil or diesel fuel. Do not allow solvent to get into the
cylinder or dammage may occur. Dry off the tool completely before use.
•Air leaking at trigger valve
area.
•Air leaking between
housing and nose.
•Air leaking between
housing and cap assembly.
•Flooring stapler/nailer
skips a
staple or nail
.
•Flooring stapler/nailer
runs too slowly or has
loss of power.
•Jammed
staple or nail
.
•O-rings in trigger valve are damaged.
•Loose screws in housing.
•Damaged O-rings.
•Damaged seal.
• Worn bumper.
•Dirt in flooring stapler/nailer nose.
•Dirt or damage prevents fastener from
moving freely in the magazine.
•Inadequate air flow to flooring stapler/
nailer.
•Worn O-ring on piston or lack of
lubrication.
•Damaged O-rings on trigger valve.
•Air leaks.
•Cap seal is leaking.
•Flooring stapler/nailer is not sufficiently
lubricated.
•Broken spring in cap assembly.
•Driver guide worn or damaged.
•Staples or nails are bent.
•Magazine or nose screws are loose.
•Damaged driver.
•O-rings must be replaced.
•Screws need to be tightened.
•O-rings must be replaced.
•Seal must be replaced.
•Bumper needs to be replaced.
•Clean.
•Magazine must be cleaned.
•Fitting hose and air compressor need to
be checked.
•O-rings must be replaced, lubricate.
•O-rings must be replaced.
•Screws and fittings need to be tightened.
•Seal needs to be replaced.
•Lubricate.
•Spring needs to be replaced.
•Replace driver guide.
•Replace with undamaged fasteners.
•Screws need to be tightened.
•Replace driver.
Problem Cause Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
WARNING: Stop using this tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury could occur. Any
repairs or replacements must be done by a qualified person or an authorized service center only.
REPLACEMENT DRIVER, BUMPER & O-RING REPAIR KITS
After prolonged use of your flooring stapler/nailer,the internal O-rings, Bumper & Driver may have
to be replaced caused by wear & tear. To repair, a complete Driver, Bumper & O-ring
Replacement Accessory Kit (model: KW-097) is available for your flooring stapler/nailer. Contact
your local King Canada distributor for more information.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and
parts list.