How to Use a Trim Nailer Gun (page 2 of 2)

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Nail Gun Safety

Pneumatic nailers are unbelievably fast and powerful. One careless second is all it takes to lose an eye or put a nail through your finger. Here are safety precautions you should take:

Disconnect the air hose from the gun when you’re loading nails or clearing a jam, or when you’re not using the nail gun.
Wear safety glasses and have your helpers and bystanders wear them too.
Keep children away from nail guns. Disconnect the gun and put it out of reach when you’re not using it.
Keep your fingers well away from the nail’s path. Use clamps if necessary.
Never rest the gun on top of a ladder.
Keep your finger off the trigger when you’re not firing the gun.

Other Problems You Might Encounter
Nail guns can be a little finicky. Here are a few common problems and possible solutions:

If the nail gun fires but no nail comes out even though you can see nails in the clip, the nail feed mechanism may be sticking or the nails may be binding in the magazine. Remove the nails and lubricate the magazine and spring feed with spray silicone.
If the nail gun doesn’t fire even though it’s loaded with nails (you won’t hear or feel the piston and driver move), it’s probably not getting enough air. Make sure the compressor is plugged in and that the fuse or circuit breaker isn’t tripped. Then check the gauge to be sure the pressure on both gauges is set high enough.
If a nail jams in the nose, disconnect the hose from the gun before you do anything else. Remove the nails from the gun. Then open the nose (check your instruction manual if you’re not sure how) and remove the jammed nail.