Why does my nail gun not firing?
Jams are typically caused when nails feed incorrectly and wedge against the driver blade, preventing the tool from cycling. Jams are the most common cause of a nailer not firing. For safety, first disconnect the tool from the air supply, retract the feeder mechanism, and remove any excess fasteners from the magazine.
How does a nail gun trigger work?
Commonly used nail guns use pneumatic power—compressed gas—to create pressure to drive the hammer onto the nail, and the nail into the surface. When the user pulls the trigger, the pressurized gas in the barrel drives the hammer down. The tool connects to an air compressor with a hose.
Which type of trigger is always the safest trigger mechanism for the job?
Full sequential trigger
Full sequential trigger. This is the safest type of nail gun trigger. This trigger will only fire a nail when the controls are activated in a specific order. First, the safety contact tip must be pushed against the workpiece.
How do you fix a broken trigger on a nailer?
Take off the cap located on the head of the nailer, use a wooden dowel and push the driver to the bottom. If it does not move, you either have a stuck nail, a broken driver, or the trigger valve itself is broken. A stuck nail means you have to clear out the jam by pushing the driver back up.
What to do if your nail gun is not working?
Even if your nail gun is still working fine, order a set of replacement O-rings and have them handy as they will wear out. If you feel the air leaking around the trigger, then the trigger valve has become compromised. Usually this happens due to the wear and tear associated with pulling the trigger so many times.
How to fix pneumatic nail gun shorting problem?
Try these two solutions to fix the issue; Air Pressure: A pneumatic nailer is an intermittent tool that doesn’t require lot of air pressure. In fact you can use a low volume pancake type air compressor for nail guns. However, if you are continuously shorting nails, it might take a while for the smaller compressor to build-up the pressure.
Do nail guns blow air or shoot nails?
Nail Gun just Blows Air and Not Shooting Nails. How to Fix A nail gun is quite handy, speeding up the job of fastening materials together far greater than using the old-fashioned hammer. However, nail guns are subject to breaking down just like any other mechanical device.