First 120 psi is too much pressure. 80 psi will work fine for most rivets. You may have to go to 90 for some #4 rivets.
Ninety nine time out of a hundred squeezer problems are incorrect adjustment. The squeezer will only apply max force a a certain point. If you have it adjusted too close, it will not squeeze the rivet. Try backing off on the distance.
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