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Ken
March 6, 2025
Why will the tool not drive nail it only bends
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Mr. Anderson
March 6, 2025
The Milwaukee M18 FN16GA tool may bend nails instead of driving them due to several possible reasons:
1. Incorrect Nail Length or Gauge – Using nails that are too long, too thick, or not compatible with the tool can cause bending. 2. Improper Depth Adjustment – If the depth of drive is not set correctly, the nails may not penetrate properly and could bend. 3. Hard or Dense Material – The tool may struggle to drive nails into very hard wood, causing them to bend instead of being fully driven. 4. Low Battery Power – A weak battery may not provide enough power for proper nail penetration. 5. Jammed Nails or Misalignment – If nails are jammed or not aligned properly in the magazine, they may not fire straight. 6. Dull or Damaged Nail Tip – If the nail tip is not sharp enough, it may not penetrate effectively and could bend.
Checking these factors and making necessary adjustments should help prevent nails from bending.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M18 FN16GA M18 FUEL™ 16 GAUGE ANGLED FINISHING NAILER WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
GENERAL POWER TOOL • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control SAFETY WARNINGS of the power tool in unexpected situations. Read all safety warnings, instruc- WARNING Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or •...
This will cause unexpected batteries. actuation, resulting in serious injury. SPECIFICATIONS •Do not engage in horseplay. The discharged Cat. No..........M18 FN16GA fasteners are projectiles capable of causing seri- Volts............18V DC ous injury. Battery Type ..........M18™...
SYMBOLOGY ASSEMBLY Recharge only with the charger WARNING Volts Direct Current manual supplied with your charger and battery. Removing/Inserting the Battery Single Sequential Actuation To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool. Always lock the trigger or remove WARNING Contact (Bump) Actuation...
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Do not use the tool unless you thoroughly under- Single Sequential Actuation Operation stand the actuation mode selected. Remove battery pack and fasteners before leaving 2. Push the tool against the work surface, compressing the work area, moving the tool to another location, the workpiece contact.
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Complete the following checklist IN yourself others when ORDER. If the tool does not work as it should, installing or removing fasteners. Failure to do so contact MILWAUKEE service facility ® could result in injury. Failure to do so could result in immediately. injury.
Return the tool, battery pack, and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for ® repair. After six months to one year, depending on...
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Australia and New Zealand. SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND MILWAUKEE ® prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy Duty Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, please contact your authorised MILWAUKEE ®...
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Do you have a question about the M18 FN16GA and is the answer not in the manual?
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Why will the tool not drive nail it only bends
The Milwaukee M18 FN16GA tool may bend nails instead of driving them due to several possible reasons:
1. Incorrect Nail Length or Gauge – Using nails that are too long, too thick, or not compatible with the tool can cause bending.
2. Improper Depth Adjustment – If the depth of drive is not set correctly, the nails may not penetrate properly and could bend.
3. Hard or Dense Material – The tool may struggle to drive nails into very hard wood, causing them to bend instead of being fully driven.
4. Low Battery Power – A weak battery may not provide enough power for proper nail penetration.
5. Jammed Nails or Misalignment – If nails are jammed or not aligned properly in the magazine, they may not fire straight.
6. Dull or Damaged Nail Tip – If the nail tip is not sharp enough, it may not penetrate effectively and could bend.
Checking these factors and making necessary adjustments should help prevent nails from bending.
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