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How do you fix a stuck Swingline electric stapler?
Turn the stapler upside down and shake it to clear out staples you can’t reach with your fingers. Grip the jammed staple with the needle-nose pliers and, while holding the stapler securely, pull it up. Twist the staple until it breaks into two pieces if it will not pull straight out.
How do you unjam a heavy duty stapler?
How to Fix a Jammed Heavy-Duty Stapler
- Firmly grab the handle of the heavy-duty stapler.
- Pull out the remaining good staple clip and set it aside.
- Grab the jammed staple with the needle-nosed pliers and pull it out.
- Insert the solid clip of staples back into the head of the stapler.
How do you fix a stapler problem?
Use a sharp object to push the jammed staple up from the bottom. Any of the following should work: tweezers, scissors, a flathead screwdriver, or needle-nosed pliers. Push the prongs of the jammed staple upward to try and loosen it from the grip of the stapler.
Why is my Swingline electric stapler not working?
Take out any staples that are jammed into the Swingline stapler by twisting them as you pull with a pair of needle nose pliers. Plug the refilled and cleared electronic stapler back in and test it on paper to see if any of the problems persist.
Why is my stapler not working?
It’s possible that you’re using poor-quality staples that crumple easily, or that the paper you’re using is too thick for the stapler. Make sure you’re using staples with an appropriate strength rating for your staple and that you’re not trying to staple through too many pieces of paper at once.
What size staples does a hyper tough staple gun take?
The stapler uses 1/4, 5/16 & 3/8-inch staples for a variety of projects. I highly recommend this stapler to be a part of everyone’s tool/craft box. Lightweight/ Need Staples! The Hyper Tough Light-Duty Metal Staple Gun is great!
Why are staples not coming out of my Craftsman staple gun?
Staples not exiting the Craftsman when the trigger is depressed could be the result of a stuck pusher rod. First, pull back the two handles on the staple gun’s bottom to release the loading chamber. Pull the loading chamber out, up-end the gun and catch the staples as they fall out. Place the staples aside.
Why does my staple gun keep jamming up?
Small variances can gum up the works and cause staples to jam or defeat the spring or hammer mechanisms. The staple will get the worst of these problems, but the tool will be useless until you resolve them.
How do you get a jammed staple out of a stapler?
Removing a Jammed Staple Place an object between the stapler and the base to try and unjam it. Open the top of the stapler and remove the excess staples. Pull the tray away from the base to gain better access to the jam. Use a sharp object to push the jammed staple up from the bottom.
What to do if your stapler won’t move?
If the spring will not move, there might be a staple lodged in the guide rails or around the spring preventing motion. Hold the stapler up to a light source to the gap where the staple should be feeding. If light cannot be seen, there is at least one staple jammed in between whether it is visible or not.