How to Load a Nail Gun

Need to know how to safely and quickly load your nail gun? Read on!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Nail gun
• Appropriate nail cartridges
• Safety goggles
• Ear protection

1. 
    
   Battery pack removed from nail gun

   Unplug your nail gun or remove the battery pack. This will prevent your nail gun from accidentally firing while you are loading it and causing you injury.

2. 
    
   Engaging the locking mechanism

   Engage the locking mechanism by moving lever into the proper position. This also prevents the nail gun from accidentally firing while you are loading the nails.

3. Point the nail gun in a safe direction prior to loading. It should pointing away from you. Also, make certain you are not inadvertently pointing it toward another person in the room.

4. 
    
   Opening the magazine

   Depress the magazine release and pull the magazine back.

5. 
    
   Inserting the nails

   Insert the nails into the magazine with the tips facing outward.

6. 
    
   Closing the magazine

   Push the magazine closed until it locks into place.

7. Replace the battery pack or insert the plug back in your nail gun. Disengage the lock-off. You are now ready to use your nail gun. Have fun but use your nail gun safely.

Tips & Warnings

• Read your instruction manual thoroughly before attempting to load or use your nail gun.
• Always wear eye and ear protection when working with your nail gun.