How to Remove a Jammed Nail From a Craftsman Nail Gun

Fix a jammed nail gun.

When you are using a Craftsman nail gun and you pull the trigger but nothing comes out, the nail gun has jammed. Occasionally the clip of nails in the nail gun aren't properly spaced so more than one nail tries to come out of the nail gun when you fire it. Removing the jammed nail takes no time at all and will save you the servicing fee you would have to pay by taking your Craftsman tool back to Sears to be fixed.

Things You'll Need

• Craftsman nail gun
• Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

1. Move the Craftsman nail gun trigger lock to the "Off" position.

2. Unplug the nail gun.

3. Unhook and remove the spring loaded nail pusher from where you insert new clips of nails.

4. Pull out the remaining nails on the clip.

5. Unscrew the two screws holding the nail gun head on the nail gun with the screwdriver. Pull off the nail gun head and poke out the jammed nail with the screwdriver. Replace the nail gun head.

6. Push in the old clip of nails. Push in the nail pusher and hook it back into place at the end of the nail gun clip.

References

• Owner IQ: Craftsman Operating Instruction Electric Nail Gun