How do I Use a D51238 Nail Gun?

Pneumatic nail guns take much of the work out of tedious construction.

DeWalt makes a number of power tools for home and professional use. Easily distinguished by their signature black and yellow logo, DeWalt tools have a reputation for high quality and longevity. The D51238 nail gun is a pneumatic nailer, which means the nails are forced through with pressurized air. This requires some additional effort when setting up the nail gun for initial use, but normal operation is fairly similar to other nail guns. Observe standard safety guidelines to prevent injury, and always keep the D51238 away from children, as with all power tools.

Instructions

1. Prepare the nail gun before use. Drain condensation from the air compressor hoses and tank to prevent damage, lubricate all moving parts, and check to make sure that the contact trip and magazine can move freely. Inspect the air supply tank and hoses to check for correct pressure and make sure there are no leaks or loose-fitting valves.

2. Load the tool by pressing the release button and pulling the magazine toward the read of the nail gun. Insert the appropriate collated nail stick into the loading slot, located on the top of the magazine, and push the magazine forward, locking it in place.

3. Rotate the safety trigger to the center to disengage the safety lock.

4. Push the contact trip against your work surface where you want to insert a nail and pull the trigger. To operate in "Bump" mode, which will rapidly drive nails into your work surface, pull the trigger first then tap the contact trip repeatedly against your work surface.

References

• Tooled Up: Dewalt 51238 Manual