Paslode nail gun

[jpadie]

Hello all

 

I've an old paslode first fix nail gun that is not firing reliably.   It feels like the issue is related to the safety switch engagement.  If I manually pull back the slide it will fire.  Same if I jam the gun against the wood.  But otherwise not.  I do get the gas and the fan coming on as expected though.  

 

Any tips what to look for before I strip it down?

 

Thanks

Justin

 

[MikeSharp01]

If it fires when you push it against the target woodwork then the thing is basically working. It maybe that the the depth setting is at max and this is making it hard to push down to trigger point.

[joe90]

1 hour ago, jpadie said:

Same if I jam the gun against the wood. 

Yes, they are meant not to fire unless tight against the wood, you could try adjusting the depth a little.

[jpadie]

Same issue whatever the depth setting.

 

I've stripped it down and can see that there was a misalignment of the micro switch.   Just have to work out where to out the wee L shaped piece and watch spring that were ejected when I undid the grip housing!