Staple	Problem	Reason	Remedy
	Right Leg Short	• Cutter not properly adjusted in relation to swivel	• Shorten Left leg & make same length as right leg
	Corner Buckled	• Chipped or broken driver	• Check driver ends for signs of damage; reverse or replace driver
	Bent Crown	• Wrong size wire • Supporter retracts too easily	• Check wire size for job • Check tension of supporter spring, increase tension or replace spring
	Left Leg Missing	• Wire Slipping in grip	• Clean grip.  If worn, reverse grip in holder, or replace
	Comes Out in Pieces	• Swivel sticking • Corner of swivel too sharp	• Clean and lubricate swivel • Check swivel, if corner over which wire is formed is too sharp, stone corner slightly
	Corner Rounded	• Worn swivel	• Replace swivel
	Left Leg Short	• Clogged or worn grip • Left leg feed not adjusted properly	• Clean grip. Check for worn teeth/reverse or replace grip • Adjust length of leg
	Legs Buckled	• Wrong size wire • Dull wire cutters	• Check wire size for job being stitched • Check wire cutters; reverse or replace wire cutters
	Partially Formed	• Worn driver bar latch	• Replace latch
	Right Leg Missing	• Corner of swivel too sharp	• Check swivel; if corner over which wire is formed is too sharp, stone corner slightly
	Corner Broken / Cut Through	• Wire too hard • Corner of swivel too sharp	• Check wire being used • Check swivel; if corner over which wire is formed is too sharp, stone corner slightly
	Legs Contracted	• Worn wire cutters • Wire straighteners are not properly adjusted	• Check, reverse or replace cutters • Check setting of wire straighteners
	Loose Clinch	• Wrong setting of stitcher adjustement for thickness of work / clinchers set too low	• Check setting of stitcher for thickness of work, and raise clincher
	Legs Spread	• Worn wire cutters • Wire straighteners not properly adjusted • Worn bender bar	• Check, reverse or replace cutters • Check setting of wire cutters • Check and replace bender bar
	Crown Buckled	• Wrong setting of stitcher adjustment for thickness or work	• Check setting and adjust for thickness of work