Paslode First Fix Nail Gun - anybody used ?

[conks]

Hi,

Has anybody used a Paslode first fix nail gun?

I've picked one up today from Brandons to use for fixing ceiling noggins but I can't get it to work?

I've placed in the battery, then the gas bottle, inserted the nails and released the clip.

I place down on the timber, it makes a whirling noise but when pressing the trigger, nothing happens?

I would think that it's the gas bottle. I opened up the cover, placed the bottle in but it doesn't stay/click into the little red plastic holder. When I close the lid, it doesn't seem to click shut either?

Any hints & tips as to what the problem could be.

Thanks.

 

[ali68]

Have you pushed the plastic nozzle fully onto the gas cylinder and not just the first stage. Lower part of the nozzle should be touching the cylinder.