You're pulling the trigger and to your surprise, nothing is happening. You have a jam. When nail weapons are oiled properly, these jams are less regular, but they happen to even the most diligent owners.

Absolutely nothing is more frustrating than a jammed nail gun mid-project.

We're going to reveal you the best ways to unjam your nail gun properly without having to worry about breaking your weapon at the same time. And as always, we'll put security initially.

Safety First: Suggestions Prior to Following the 4 Steps Below
You risk nails flying up and catching you in the eye. Even if you attempt to be as safe as possible, the nail can still pop up and hit you in the eye. We suggest using safety goggles (even if they look dumb) to secure your …show more content…
Sturdy gloves lower these threats and supply you with sufficient defense when unjamming a nail gun.

Unjamming a Nail Gun
There are four primary steps that you'll need to follow to unjam your nail gun. The actions that we recommend are:

1)Turn Off the Power Source: Always switch off the power source first. Eliminate the cable or batteries as required so that there is no danger of firing on mishap. Utilizing a rag, clean below the gun so that when the nail that is stuck is finally ejected, you'll have the ability to see it. Note: Keep the gun dealing with far from you.
2)Open the Barrel: Open the barrel of the nail gun. Attempt and find a "release lever." This lever will permit you to launch the jammed nail, but not every model has a lever present.
If the lever exists, you'll be able to launch it and stop here. If there is no lever, search for mis-positioned nails in the barrel, and proceed to step 3.

3)Remove the Stuck Nail(s): Using a nail or a pair of pliers, try to dislodge the stuck nail(s). This is a procedure that can take rather some time, so be diligent and keep at it up until you've removed the