Troubleshooting

Pre-Checks

Be sure your nail gun is operating at the correct air pressure

Low air pressure can cause the following problems:

  • Gun does not work at all
  • Driver won’t retract after firing
  • Driver retracts slowly
  • Poorly sunk nails
  • Splitting wood

High air pressure can cause these symptoms:

  • Air leaks
  • Broken parts or casing
  • Heavy wear

 

Lubrication

All guns only need a couple of drops before each day of use or per 1,000 nails

Low lubrication symptoms:

  • Air leaks
  • Driver jams
  • Pusher guide malfunctions
  • Nail loading errors
  • Not firing

 

Correct Nails

  • Nail jams
  • Misfires
  • Guide jams

 

Keep Nailer Clean and Water-Free

Make sure to drain compressor after each use

Issues caused by dirt and water:

  • Parts binding up such as nail feed, nose safety and driver

 

Specific Symptoms and Trouble Shooting

Air Leaks Out Nose:

  • O-Ring or other part towards the front of the gun is unseated or damaged and needs replacement

Air Leaks Out Back:

  • Ensure the screws are tight
  • Seals could need reseating
  • Make sure valve in the cap of the gun is not jammed
  • Check seals and o rings for damage

Air Leaks Out Trigger:

  • Trigger valve is damaged and needs replacing

Driver Does Not Retract or Retracts Slowly:

  • Check to make sure gun is clean if not clean gun and lubricate
  • Has gun been properly lubricated?
  • Has gun been used often without replacing parts? If so, check for damaged O-Rings and seal. If necessary, install replacement kit.

Gun is double firing:

  • Make sure your gun is not set on bump fire feature – you could be bump firing the gun causing it to fire twice
  • Nailer is not held down with enough pressure when nail is fired
  • The trigger valve is leaking and not releasing fast enough for a single shot

Fasteners Frequently Jam

  • Make sure you are using the correct fasteners
  • Fasteners could be bent – use unbent fasteners
  • Magazine could be dirty – clean magazine with air hose
  • Make sure magazine is not loose – tighten screws
  • Check to see if drive channel is worn – clean channel of all obstructions
  • Ensure that the piston is not broken or worn – replace piston