Ryobi Crown Stapler Won't Fire

Ryobi crown stapler stopped firing. Let's see if I can fix it. Video ran a little long showing a couple problems. #diy #ryobi

[@yungbuscemi83]

I have the same issue. I'll try exactly what you did and hope it fixes mine. Heard those pistons and guide tracks need lubrication

[@thisoldman7142]

I have a Ryobi pin nailer that the ram(?) (sorry, I didn’t know the proper part name) would not retract after shooting the first pin. So, I decided to dive in before throwing it away. Took it apart, nothing obvious presented itself. I noticed it has several rubber seals so I applied some grease to all of them and reassembled it. To my surprise it now works. It’s been a week and I have put the battery in it when I go out to my shop and shoot a couple pins just to reassure myself that it’s actually working. I’m guessing that the problem is I don’t use it often and I’ll need to keep the seals/O-rings pliable.

[@workwithkevin]

Good to know. Lubrication.

[@Kevinrichardsonministries]

Just a suggestion... I use sewing machine oil for applications like that as ... WD40 turns gummy over time. For moving shafts like are in a Ryobi Reciprocal Saw I use liquid grease. It goes on thin but solidifies and turns thicker within a couple of minutes. It's great for when you need penetration when you can't get to something, and it handles heat well. That said... again... for this application... I'd give sewing machine oil a try. All of this said... perhaps someone else has a better idea but sewing machine oil has always worked for me for something like this. Good Video Kevin... you got'r done Brother. Thumbs Up...

[@workwithkevin]

Thank you for the tip, I will try it and thanks for watching.

[@Kevinrichardsonministries]

@@workwithkevin ... I copied this part of a post that I saw in response to one using WD40 (which I'm sure most of us have done at one time or another) and thought you may be interested. Like I said before... I've had good luck with sewing machine oil BUT this guy appears to know what he is talking about. I quote... "Marvel MM080R Air Tool oil, Lucas Oil 10216 Air Tool Lubricant, Sta-Lube SL2531 Air Tool Oil don't contain ingredients (solvents) that will attack and harm O-rings, seals and plastics." end quote... and considering that you dig cold weather locations (Burrrrrrr... LOL... not me... Hahahahaha) I would think thinner is better, so you might give one these a try. Hope this helps...and try and stay warm. Silly grin... as I sit in shorts and a tee shirt... at the beach.