Make sure the supply air pressure is within the pressure range specified by the manufacturer. If the supply pressure is too low, there may not be enough pressure built up to return the piston to the firing position. Also make sure that all the vents are clear, and unobstructed.

What do you do if the nailer isn’t firing?

My Nailer Won’t Fire – Troubleshooting Common Causes of Jams and Misfires

  1. Clear Jams. …
  2. Inspect Your Air Supply. …
  3. Reload the Magazine. …
  4. Clean the Tool. …
  5. Replace Seals and O-Rings. …
  6. Inspect for Damage. …
  7. Take It to the Service Center.





Do nail guns have a contact trip trigger?

Pneumatic nail guns are typically triggered by one of two mechanisms: contact trip triggers and sequential triggers. While nail gun triggers typically look the same, they can pose significantly different degrees of risk.

What is a nail gun misfire?

1. The nail gun will misfire if the piston is not regularly lubricated. Unscrew the air line connector from the bottom of the nail gun with your fingers. Remove the air line hose from the nail gun. Turn the nail gun over and drip 10 drops of air tool lubricant into the air line hose hole.

How do you unjam a coil on a nail gun?

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Quote from Youtube video: Just turn over the nail gun. Pull back the safety offer the old driver assembly down the chute there. And just gently tap.

Will a nail gun fire without nails?





Nail compatibility



Insure that the nails are compatible with the gun. If they’re not, the gun may not fire, misfire, or self destruct. If it is making a “big” dent then it usually means that your nails are jammed.

Why do nail guns jam?

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Quote from Youtube video: Or it could be that you got the screw. For the drywall. And lots of things can jam a nail there it could be your feeds not right it could be that the fasteners.

How fast does a nail gun shoot mph?

90 mph

Nail guns are powerful devices, firing off metal projectiles at speeds of 90 mph. Those using them, warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may face injury or death from double-firing, for example, or from wielding the tool while in an awkward bodily position.

What is the difference between the contact and sequential trip triggers?



With sequential firing, you have to press or actuate the safety tip, then pull the trigger to fire each nail. In contact firing, nails are released when both the trigger is pulled and the safety tip is pressed against a surface simultaneously.

What is a sequential trip trigger?

The Sequential Trip (silver-gray trigger) means that to drive a nail, the operator must first depress the trip against the work and then pull the trigger. To drive a second nail, the operator must lift the tool from the work, release the trigger, and then repeat the above sequence.

How do you fix a seized nail gun?

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Quote from Youtube video: Basically what you're going to do is you're just going to take a flat screwdriver shove it on in here.

Why does my Bostitch nail gun keep jamming?



Bostitch nail gun jams sometimes occur. When a nail gets stuck somewhere in the nail gun, the easiest way to get it out is to open the nail gun nose. You will have to un-tighten four screws and remove them. Pull the stuck nail out, and replace it.

How do you fix a jammed Paslode nail gun?

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Quote from Youtube video: And there I can see the head of the nail stuck in the top of the magazine. So sometimes you can just pull them out by finger. Other times you might have to get a screwdriver in there to remove.

What can go wrong with a nail gun?

Troubleshoot Guide for Common Nailer Problems

  • #1 Air leaks somewhere on your nailer. Many air leaks are caused by faulty or damaged seals and o-rings. …
  • #2 Nailer does not drive fasteners correctly. …
  • #3 Nailer feels “sluggish” …
  • #4 Driving blade does not retract or retracts slowly.


How accurate are nail guns?



Nail guns aren’t precision “reach out and touch someone” tools. They fall more into the “spray and pray” category. As Coletta points out in her tip, aim for the most vulnerable areas on a character. Even at only 2.227 foot-pounds of energy, a nail to the eye will leave a mark.

Why is my brad nailer blowing air out the back?

If you have an air leak through the exhaust vent or the rear exhaust port, then the most common reason is the O-rings that are found around the head valve or seal at the top of the cylinder are worn and letting air through.

How do you fix a brad nailer?

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Quote from Youtube video: Right in the center. Right before our front door is where these Brad nails will get jammed up you need to take a screwdriver and pry those out once the nails have been cleared.

Why is my air nailer double firing?

If the trigger is worn out it can cause the nail gun to double fire. If the gun is set to bump fire and it is double firing in this setting then replace the trigger valve. If the nailer is set to trigger fire, then leaky O rings on the trigger valve can cause this.

How often should you oil a pneumatic nailer?



every day

Pneumatic Tools



To break down deposits and ensure smooth starts and stops, most pneumatic nailers and staplers require a total of 4-5 drops of pneumatic tool oil into the air fitting every day, adjusting for the amount of use.

Can I use WD40 on my nail gun?

Never use WD40, motor oil, transmission fluid or aerosol lubricants. Many generic lubricants eat through rubber over time, which will cause more harm than help in the long run (remember most pneumatic nail guns have rubber o-rings).

How do you lubricate a pneumatic nailer?

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Quote from Youtube video: Slide the coupler back put it on your fittings. And we want to shoot two or three times to get that oil flowing in the tool.