<\/span><\/h3>\nIf you’re dealing with a nail gun that is dry firing even when the magazine is full, you might be dealing with dirty tool. With continuous use, especially on job sites with lots of dirt and sawdust, the magazine becomes dirty and the feeder may stick. This will prevent the nail gun from firing. All you need to do in this situation is to clean the tool.<\/p>\n
To do this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Check the operation of the magazine by removing the fastener and sliding the feeder shoe back and forth.<\/li>\n
- If you find an area where it hangs up, get a nylon brush and clean it. You can also go for canned air.<\/li>\n
- Clean other moving parts including the trigger valve and the trigger assembly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Replace Seals and O-Rings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nWith continuous use, the internal seals of the nail gun will degrade. This will happen much faster if the seals and O-Rings are not lubricated regularly or over lubricated. When this happens, the nailer won’t fire. You should first confirm that you’re not dealing with a jam before considering a replacement of the seals and O-Rings.<\/p>\n
If you hear the drive piston moving when you shake the tool, or you hear a hissing sound coming from the tool’s exhaust vent or trigger, it could be an indication that the seals are damaged. If you’re an expert, you can disassemble the tool and replace the seals and O-Rings. If not, then you might want to get a professional to handle it.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Check Your Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIn most cases, jams are caused by loading nails of the wrong length, angle, gauge, or collation type for the magazine. This is most common with beginners or DIYers. However, it shouldn’t be ruled out even if you’re a professional, especially if you have multiple types of fasteners and tools in the shop or on the job site.<\/p>\n
If the nail gun is jamming frequently and not firing, check to make sure you’re using the right fastener and collation type for your tool. Check if you’re making mistakes with your choice of nails before testing the tool again.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Inspect for Damage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIf none of the above solutions get your nailer firing again, it could be that the nailer is damaged. Inspect it for dents and dings, especially in the magazine that might cause the feeder to get stuck.<\/p>\n
Common damages could be a bent or broken feeder spring which is caused by repeatedly allowing the feeder to snap forward when loading or unloading the magazine. Other areas to inspect include the trigger assembly, hose fittings, and nosepiece. If you notice any damage, you might want to get a professional to look at it.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Take it to the Experts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nChances are you aren’t dealing with a jam, nailer damage, or any sort of problem listed above. In such case, you will have to take it to a service center and have them look at it. You can also reach out to the manufacturer to see if you will get assistance. They could help you diagnose and repair the nailer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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