I own this. Sometimes it doesn't shoot the nail in all the way leaving it ~1/2" out of the wood), even with a fresh battery and fuel. Suggestions?
1873431
Cleaning the gun can help remove any discharge that accumulates. I clean it after a couple days just to keep it in good working order. If it continues you might want to take it in for service; sometimes it could be something else only a qualified service location can address.
1873432
the same thing happens to me! It seems to be when I don't have it pressed tight and apply pressure to unit.
1656765
Had same problem. Just apply MORE pressure to break it free. You shouldn't hurt it. Once it's free to move it works wonders. Great rake, glad I got it
1541338
Had the same issue..I just used a little thicker small nail..place the higher middle piece 1st, then kine up the other middle piece and move along...I did it with my husband so it was a little easier.
2209443
Have had a problem with mine so checked batteries and reinstalled them. I noticed the directional arrow inside the battery pack was pointed the wrong way. The base of the battery, or negative end, should go against the spring. The arrows point to the opposite direction and it won't work this way. Now mine is working. I'm not sure yet if I have another problem not related to the batteries.
1741609
I don't do a whole lot of re-roofs, I like to start with a clean, sound deck but I've done a couple of small re-roofing jobs and I haven't had any issues with this gun, you may have to adjust the air pressure or the nail depth on the gun itself but no issues driving the 1 3/4 nails, hope this helps
623828
Mine didnt use any nails at all. It was dead on arrival. I had to go rent one to complete my project.
2155907
I have the same problem as you!I've changed batteries and still behaves in the same way.I bought mine at Home Depot, but If a had read the reviews before buying I would not have acquired it
1294336
I didn't have problems with mine. I normally run 90 psi and I don't think my depth was maxed. If your running a long line or small hose you might be starving the gun.
1044281
I just use My finger nail to get an edge up. It always works for me. Never had a problem.
97771
My gun gets occasional use, and I've owned it for several years. So far, no problems. It does require decent air pressure (100 psi or more) and a large air hose to fire properly. I notice that I'm having to hammer in quite a few nails when the compressor pressure is low enough (80 psi) that it's about to kick on.
38637
Ours works fine out of the box... we have run about a box of 3/8" fasteners through it - takes a huge amount of air - really large piston. Running at 100 psi plus. We did put a clip of fasteners in upside down and they just slammed the wood instead of going in, so make sure the sharp edges are down! We oil our air. Hope this helps. Useful tool but we do not use it every day.
1011913
It does it if the nails aren't put in correctly or to big. Sometimes just reconnecting to the compressor helps
934255
I ran mine at 90 PSI, driving a 2" cleat into 3/4" oak flooring over 1/2" plywood and 3/4 pine subfloor. I don't know what nails you are using or the material, but I didn't have any trouble getting consistent results just by adjusting the pressure. 110 PSI would have been too high for me, and less than 80 wouldn't drive the cleat all the way.
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It has plenty of power for this. It will drive up to 2 1/2 inch nails into all woods. It is a great finish nailer. I can't sing its praises enough. It sits around for weeks, or months even, and the battery still has charge to fire a bunch of nails. So much handier than a compressor and hose. I love it.
1830131
Sorry to hear that. I have done over 300 hundred 243 rounds and about the 50 of 30-06 and it is still going. I think you got one that was bad from factory.I would call or write Frankford Arsenal. I use my concrete garage floor to strike the tool. Wood is to soft. If you have a anvil, this is great. Good Luck
520426
I think its just the way its made, try working it untill it works. Or maybe put it in a vice grip, then another, and twist. For mine I just hit it against a peice of wood a couple times lol but don't break it.
1492595
It sometimes does. In my experience, with softer pine, it will likely leave a small dimple. On harder oak, it does not. Typically with pine, I will putty and paint anyway.I have been very pleased with this brad nailer. It is a great tool for the price.