Paslode F16 finish nailer will not return to start position after firing. Need to pull it back.

Have all the nails been cleared out of the tool where they were jammed? If not take the fuel cell out of the tool, and remove the battery before working on it. If still persists come back to this website for further help.

Some trigger valves (tva6) are sensitive (defective?) however there are some things you can try to change how the gun acts. I have noticed that the brand of oil has an effect on the orings. Some brands will swell the orings, I like Paslode nail gun oil. Do not wash the gun with gasoline or wd40. Use diesel. Change the nail depth setting one position. Lowering the air pressure will make a difference. I find that most operators use too much pressure. A stronger safety spring under the trigger will separate the trigger and firing pin quicker. Finally you could use single fire trigger. Good luck

Make sure that you are using the correct angle nails and head type,,,some use clipped head , others full head,,,others offset full head

Try the other order, where you depress the gun first, and then pull the trigger.

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the Paslode nailers and the problems that can come up with them.

I also have a link to the Paslode manuals which contain Paslode cleaning and troubleshooting guides.

If you need parts for your Paslode, there also is a link for a site that sells the Paslode nailer parts.

Paslode Cordless Nailer Problems

heatman101

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Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the Paslode nailers and the problems that can come up with them.

I also have a link to the Paslode manuals which contain Paslode cleaning and troubleshooting guides.

If you need parts for your Paslode, there also is a link for a site that sells the Paslode nailer parts.

Paslode Cordless Nailer Problems

heatman101

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Give it a thorough cleaning.. if it still does not fire you might have to replace the spark plug.

piston is probably jammed

This happens sometimes try holding it up against a board with the trigger depressed and then inset the battery.

The goal is to try to force the firing sequence to get the piston back to the right position with corded units this is simply done by attaching the air hose with the trigger pulled this causes air to rush into the gun chamber pushing the piston back and firing a nail out.

The cause of this is a misfire or jammed nail that stopped the piston in the wrong location so air will not build in the chamber correctly.

Hope that helps

Air leaks from the bottom of nailers are due to leaking oring /s that seal cylinder to body of gun and/or leaking thru seal at top of cylinder where headvalve seats. Remove head and examine sealing surfaces of headvalve and top of cylinder. Must be smooth, then pull out cylinder and check oring/s that contact body of gun. Remove any fine scratches on inner body with fine paper (400 grit). Lube with silicone paste. Good Luck!

go to Paslode.com and you can download a manual that shows the spring. It sits in a recess under the follower that pushes the nails