I'm getting a spark when I fire a nail. Is this normal?
898868
its pretty normal, I mean you have a metal on metal contact to drive the nail.... how would a spark be abnormal? I get sparks off when using a hammer, so its nothing I would worry about.
898869
I have observed sparks several times when firing nails. I believe that it is caused by the plunger striking the nail when it is set. No ill effects to machine or man have been noted (but please do wear eye protection!).
898870
No but you should try oiling the gun. If you ate oiling it then either do more or more often.. im using an older pasload air powered and when im shooting lots of nails.... clip after clip all day ill oil it at lunch... its typical of of not enough oil
599928
You bet!! Replace it as soon as you can. The hot could cause sparks, then fire! Good luck!
922381
no spark on my tool. There is definitely something wrong with it. I would suggest returning it as a defective product.
2217198
As long as you are using the blade marked for ceramic tile, the sparks are normal. It is the coating on the ceramic tile that make the spark. Another tip...the first cut just score the line on the tile through the ceramic part not all the way through. Then the second cut finish by cutting all the way through. That way you will have more control and a nice even cut.
2122944
Yes the black bar is the flint. Mine had the same problem. It seems like there was some sort of coating preventing the spark, just use the serrated end to take off the coating then you should be good to go.
1165455
I am no expert, but that doesn't sound good at all. For me, sparks could cause fires. Have it seen to.
1667644
Make a crackle sound.. no it dont. As for the fire effect its not like a real fire but its not that Bad. I really like it for the price and its managed to keep up with these Polor Vortex's we've had this last year.
1414631
All nail guns will mis fire occasionally, if it has started to happen often its usually one of 3 things, too low of air pressure, wrong nails, or the driver is bent, broken, or worn out. Make sure the nails you are using have the proper angle for the gun.
1352534
Bill, the fuel cell is what propels the nails from the gun, sort of like "gunpowder" only a lot more precise and efficient.When you press the trigger a small spark ignites a tiny amount of the propane from the fuel cell and compresses the cylinder thus firing the nail.Yes, you must use Paslode nails, sold in several different lengths and styles for different tasks. Usually both nails and fuel cells are sold together so you always have enough of each to do the job.Excellent professional tool, highly recommended.Please be extra careful and wear safety equipment as directed.Jim Bill, the fuel cell is what propels the nails from the gun, sort of like "gunpowder" only a lot more precise and efficient.When you press the trigger a small spark ignites a tiny amount of the propane from the fuel cell and compresses the cylinder thus firing the nail.Yes, you must use Paslode nails, sold in several different lengths and styles for different tasks. Usually both nails and fuel cells are sold together so you always have enough of each to do the job.Excellent professional tool, highly recommended.Please be extra careful and wear safety... » Read More Bill, the fuel cell is what propels the nails from the gun, sort of like "gunpowder" only a lot more precise and efficient.When you press the trigger a small spark ignites a tiny amount of the propane from the fuel cell and compresses the cylinder thus firing the nail.Yes, you must use Paslode nails, sold in several different lengths and styles for different tasks. Usually both nails and fuel cells are sold together so you always have enough of each to do the job.Excellent professional tool, highly recommended.Please be extra careful and wear safety equipment as directed.Jim « Show Less
749660
Mine sparks inside the housing as well, especially when I stop the chain (release the switch) and the moment I start it.. I consider this normal for motors, although I don't know exactly where the sparks are coming from. Regardless, don't use the lopper near combustible gas vapors. Check with customer service just to be sure.
1741840
I can get my titanium nail red hot in about 20-30 seconds on full blast. I am guessing as I have never timed it. But it gets it red hot pretty fast.
1364512
Haven't had it out in the field yet so I haven't started a lot of fires with it. I throws a lot of sparks-- more than other fire starters I've successfully used in the past. More sparks = easier fire starting, right?
2205138
It is designed to fire one nail at the time, but the flaw in this gun is that is you don't apply enough pressure on the gun (hence when you hand is getting tired) the recoil will cause the gun to fire two nails. As for depth of the nail, i.e., countersunk, there is a dial next to the trigger that you can set the depth of the nail.
2162443
The sparks coming off is the iron and cerium creating a spark which is caused by being scraped with the blades harder surface. The blade will be fine for life.
2269607
Red glow is normal, means the heating element is working. I would check your vent tube for blockage.
2214817
If the flash is mounted on the camera properly it should be firing automatically. If that isn't happening then it suggests that either the flash or the camera is damaged or the flash isn't on the hot shoe properly.
2263360
If you hook jumper cables up to your car they will spark too. This is normal.