Preparing Tool for Operation - Battery/Charger Problems
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Battery does not appear to accept charge
when battery is plugged into the charger.
Charger gets hot, makes excessively loud
noise, or smokes during charging cycle.
Charger cord or wall plug gets hot.
Normal Stage of Operation
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Fan does not run - tool indicator light is
blinking red or solid red.
Fan does not run, or runs slower than
normal - tool indicator light is solid red.
Work-contacting element does not depress
fully - tool does not operate.
Tool will not cycle - fan runs, indicator light
is solid green.
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Inoperative indicator lights on charger, or
defective charger.
Battery damaged or cycle life exhausted.
Damaged charger.
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Battery is not charged.
Battery terminals are oily, dirty, or corroded.
Battery is discharged.
Work-contacting element is bent, or build-up of
debris in track restricts operation.
Fuel Cartridge empty or past "Best Use Before" date
stamped on the bottom..
Spark plug is dirty.
Driver blade is in the down position.
No spark is generated.
Troubleshooting
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Try battery in tool after a full charge cycle.
If tools indicator light is red, charger not working
properly. Replace charger, or monitor charging
time to ensure battery has adequate time for
recharging. It is normal for battery to feel warm
after properly
Replace battery.
Discontinue use immediately and unplug from
power source. Replace charger and tag or dis-
pose of charger to prevent accidental re-use
or connection to power source.
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Charge battery.
Clean battery terminals with soft cloth.
Charge battery.
Remove and inspect lower probe. Clean the
track. Repair or replace lower probe as required.
Replace fuel cartridge.
Clean tool cylinder head.
Remove the battery from the tool and push
the driver blade up inside the tool.
Return tool to authorized Paslode
service.
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