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Nancy CastilloJul 31, 2025
What to do if my Tradesman Nail Gun blows air but won't run?
- BbshortJul 31, 2025
If your Tradesman Nail Gun blows air but doesn't run, you should check the power regulator setting. Adjust it as needed.
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If your Tradesman Nail Gun blows air but doesn't run, you should check the power regulator setting. Adjust it as needed.
How to troubleshoot low power on a Tradesman 8560?
If you're experiencing low power with your Tradesman Nail Gun, the first thing you should do is check the air pressure. Ensure it's at the recommended level.
Read owner's manual completely and carefully before attempting to set-up or operate the new air tool.
Provide model/serial number, purchase date/store, brief trouble description, and part numbers.
Obtain RA#, pack securely, include sales receipt copy, clearly mark package, and ship prepaid.
Covers air supply, pressure limits, handling, trigger use, PPE, and proper tool operation.
Use filtered, lubricated air; do not exceed 120 PSI; disconnect air supply before servicing.
Do not place body parts in discharge area, keep trigger unpulled when carrying, use handle for carrying.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1), ear, and head protection in the workplace.
Never point tool at yourself or others, avoid accidental firing, ensure employer provides instructions.
Use pressure-regulated air, hoses with adequate rating, and fittings that discharge air upon disconnection.
Use an oiler for lubrication and a filter for impurities to improve efficiency and tool life.
Install a 3/8" quick connector with a .315" inside diameter for better performance.
Depress contact safety without trigger; tool must not cycle. Reconnect air, then test trigger function.
Hold tool clear, trigger must not cycle. Then, engage safety and trigger; tool must cycle for proper function.
Insert fasteners into the magazine rear, ensure points rest on the bottom, and slide magazine fastener slide to lock.
Press center button on magazine slide, release latch, and remove fasteners from the rear opening.
Features large capacity magazine, safety lock on nosepiece, tapered nosepiece, and trigger safety switch.
Adjust fastener depth by rotating the contact trip up or down until the desired setting is achieved.
Tool drives one fastener per trigger pull and contact trip engagement.
Tool drives fasteners continuously when trigger is held and contact trip is engaged.
Wear PPE, inspect tool, ensure proper working order, do not point at self/others, respect tool.
Connect to air compressor with correct hose, load fasteners, and test penetration by driving nails.
Disconnect air supply, add one drop of pneumatic tool oil daily or use in-line oiler.
Wipe off excessive oil. Never use detergent oil or additives; use pneumatic tool oil only.
Disconnect tool from air compressor before clearing jams, servicing, relocating, or during non-operation.
Remove fasteners, open cover plate guard, pull clamp handle, and grab jammed fastener with pliers.
Disconnect air, slide magazine fastener rearward, and remove jammed fastener with pliers.
Disconnect air supply. Remove tar buildup from nosepiece; avoid solvent in cylinder. Dry tool thoroughly.
Never use gasoline or flammable liquids; vapors may ignite causing explosion and serious injury.
Rotate the exhaust port 360° to direct air away from the operator.
Loosen two bolts, place hook assembly onto rear of tool, and tighten bolts.
Addresses low power, erratic action, blowing air, tool not running, or noisy operation with specific causes.
Lists parts with I.D. numbers, descriptions, sizes, and quantities for the 8560 model.
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