Paslode Impulse Problems

PLC-Landscape

I purchased a used Paslode Impulse angled finish nailer model IM250A - from Home Depot. The problem with it is that it doen't consistently fire. The fuel cell cycles, but nails won't fire. It has worked for me on one job, but other than that, its very inconsistent and usually doesn't fire. I've fully charged the battery and changed the fuel cell, so it's not either of those. Does anyone have an idea as to what has to be replaced? I think I would love this gun - if it works!

Eric K

Is it POPPING everytime? Does the fan run when you pull the trigger? BTW Welcome to the forum.

PLC-Landscape

'Popping' - as when the nail shoots? - No, it doesn't pop, only the air cycles & fan runs. When/if it does pop, the nail comes out fine.

Glasshousebltr

It's the igniter, it's a small type of spark plug at the back of the gun behind the piston head. Remove it and clean it or replace it. Be sure to check the lead wire to it as well.

Bob

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Bone Saw

that's it and can be damn frustrating at times, it can be any number of things directly related to the sparking. if you remove the fuel cell and try to fire it you should hear a faint "tick" sound, that is your spark, no tick, no spark.

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Leo G

Did you try a different fuel cell? They have an expiration date. Also the fuel metering device could be screwy, I had this happen to me. I bought a package of red tops and needed the yellows. So I yanked my old yellow off of my previous fuels cell. It worked fine for the first few cells but as I approached the 5th cell it gave me problems. I switched to a new yellow metering cap and the problem was fixed. Also like the other boys said, check the spark and wire.

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PLC-Landscape

Thanks everybody - I'm going to take a look at the igniter and snoop around inside.

Leo G

Oh yea, another thing, what is the temperature that you are operating the gun at? If the gun is cold they don't work to well. Below 20ºF and they won't work. If the fuel cell is cold put it under your armpit and let it warm up for a minute or two (run under warm water etc.). Then try the gun again. Sometimes you need to get the whole gun up to operating temperature (x>45ºF). If your operating a warm gun, well, then, never mind....

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kklick

Those paslodes are nice guns but are a bit touchy. You have to keep them clean or you'll have problems. They are pretty simple to disassemble and clean. A good cleaning will go a long ways. If not most parts are easy to change out.

lxdollarsxl

One problem i had with mine was i bought some generic nails, dang the heads come off occasionally and jam it up, so stick to makers nails

Woodcrafter74

PLC,
Did you get your gun working? My Paslode framer crapped out over the weekend. Shot 500 nails perfectly, and then nothing. Gave it good cleaning, new fuel cell and charged battery. It cycles every time and about every third time it fires, but even when it fires, it doesn't shoot a nail. Any thoughts?

dougchips

not to stray...but I had 3 paslodes and changed to the dewalts. No more fuel cells, no more batteries falling out, no more cold weather issues, no more cleaning.....and they have little head lights

Bone Saw

Hi gents, I posted it before, I'll post it again, hang up the paslodes for this powers track it
got 2 imct's 4sale practically new barely used, work fine, new ones with tooless tip adj. and rafter hook

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PLC-Landscape

I may switch to a different gun.....I actually put my Paslode in the closet and plan to work on it when things slow down - lol - get it working and sell it. Not sure yet.

Cole

How much?

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Bone Saw

350, umfortunately I tossed the case and the saftey glassed when I got em, as I do all my tools

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PLC-Landscape

I changed the fuel cell - - - and it seems to be working now.... - The date on the old one was Feb 04...lol

Cole

Thats good to hear!

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JBS

My Paslode framing gun will only fire when I go straight in, if I try to toe-nail (using the naural angle design of the gun) I get nothing. No pop, no fan, nothing. Any idea's. The local lumber yard mentioned "brushes", but when I looked at the tune-up book I saw nothing in the exploded parts view for brushes.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

JB

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