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WorksheetsNail Gun Exam
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
Label the parts of the nail gun.
Label the parts of the nail gun.
Match the following descriptions with the proper part.
Fires the nails
Trigger
Changes tool from single fire to rapid fire
Firing mode switch
Connects tool to air line
Air inlet
Match the following descriptions with the proper part.
Pushes the nails up into the gun and allows the nails to be taken out
Pusher/bypass lever
Needs to be pressed for the gun to fire
Safety button
Prevent the nails from leaving the magazine
Nail hold back spring
The nail gun is going to be treated like a gun. Like a gun we... (Check all that apply)
Always assume the nail gun is loaded
Never point the nail gun at yourself or others
Keep your fingers off the trigger unless you are ready to shoot
Why should the nail gun never be used as a hammer?
If the tank of the nail gun breaks the tool becomes useless.
The oil can fall out of the nail gun
The nails will get jammed in the nail gun.
The nail gun is too heavy.
When walking with the nail gun, you should... (check all that apply)
Keep your finger off the trigger
Keep the nail gun pointed down at the ground
Hold the nail gun by the hose.
Watch the hose so you dont get tripped
Before using the nail gun, a drop of (a) should be placed in the air inlet.
Why is a drop of oil added to the air inlet of the nail gun?
Keeps the internal parts easily moving.
Keeps the nail gun hydrated.
Allows the nails to move past each other more easily.
Keeps the air from drying out.
Air hoses come in bright colors to make them easier to see. This is needed because they can easily (a) some walking by.
After firing the nail gun, you need to let the tool recoil. Why?
To prevent another nail from firing right after the first.
To allow the nail gun to cool down.
To allow the nail gun to warm up.
To prevent the nails from sticking to one another.
Reorder the following steps to load a nail gun.
Insert nails from the rear of magazine, nails are pointing down
Pull the pusher all the way down, pressing the bypass lever
Once the pusher hits the back of the magazine, allow the pusher to slide the nails into the nose of the gun.
Reorder the following to unload nails from a nail gun.
Disconnect from air hose
Pull the pusher back, pressing the bypass lever, bring the pusher up to the nose of the tool.
Slide nails to bottom of magazine, press on the nail hold back spring to allow the nails to come out of the magazine
What is the most important piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear when using an air nail gun?
Safety goggles
Earplugs
Steel-toed boots
Hard hat
Which of the following is a safe practice when operating an air nail gun?
Holding the trigger down while moving between nailing points
Using the nail gun with one hand
Keeping your finger off the trigger until ready to fire
Pointing the nail gun at others when not in use
What should you do if you notice a jam in the nail gun while working?
Continue using it until the job is done
Attempt to clear the jam with the gun still connected to the air supply
Disconnect the air supply before attempting to clear the jam
Shake the gun vigorously to dislodge the jam
In case of an emergency, such as a nail gun misfire, what is the first step you should take?
Continue working and ignore the issue
Disconnect the air supply immediately
Call for help without taking any action
Attempt to fix the gun while it is still connected
