{"id":3979,"date":"2017-03-31T12:58:28","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T11:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kelvinpowertools.com\/blog\/?p=3979"},"modified":"2023-10-13T14:37:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T13:37:06","slug":"paslode-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kelvinpowertools.com\/blog\/blog\/paslode-power-tools\/paslode-cleaning","title":{"rendered":"Paslode Cleaning Guide &#8211; How to Clean a Paslode Nail Gun (15 Mins)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Do you want to learn how to clean your Paslode nail gun? It\u2019s easy and only takes minutes! Read on to find out how.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Paslode Maintenance<\/h2>\r\n<p>As an\u00a0<strong>Approved Paslode Service and Repair Centre<\/strong>, we&#8217;ve serviced and repaired thousands of Paslodes over the years &#8211; and <strong>most problems are caused by a\u00a0lack of proper care<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelvinpowertools.com\/search?c=1&amp;c=1&amp;CAT%5B%5D%5B116%5D=1&amp;cat=116&amp;b=1&amp;BRAND%5B1%5D%5B26%5D=1&amp;p=1&amp;filter=1&amp;f=1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Paslode nailers<\/strong><\/span><\/a> are extremely reliable and designed to withstand tough working conditions. However, just like any power tool, they require regular maintenance to upkeep their performance and last as long as possible. <strong>Paslode recommend that you clean and lubricate your nail gun every 50,000 shots<\/strong>. If your nailer&#8217;s being used in a dirty environment or at high nailing rates for extended periods of time then it should be cleaned more often than this.<\/p>\r\n<p>Cleaning your nail gun is easy and it shouldn&#8217;t take any longer than 15 minutes. Here at Kelvin Power Tools, we stock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelvinpowertools.com\/paslode-013690-cleaning-kit-c-369-p-10111\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Paslode cleaning kits<\/strong><\/span><\/a> which provide everything you need to clean and lubricate your nailer.<\/p>\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Paslode Nail Gun<\/h2>\r\n<p>The videos below from Paslode demonstrate how to properly clean and lubricate your nailer. They&#8217;re easy to follow with simple instructions.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>This video shows you how to clean a Paslode framing nailer (IM360Ci, 360Xi, IM350) or positive placement nailer (PPN35Ci, PPNXi):<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wJ0OGxUU8Q0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>This video shows you how to clean a Paslode finish nailer (IM65, IM65A, IM50) or multi-purpose nailer (IM45):<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5u3KzP8APTs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h2>Paslode Cleaning Do\u2019s &amp; Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\r\n<p>To get the best results, there&#8217;s a few things that you should and shouldn&#8217;t do when cleaning your Paslode:<\/p>\r\n<h4>Let the tool cool down beforehand, and remove the battery and gas cartridge.<\/h4>\r\n<p>This may seem obvious, but it\u2019s easy to forget!<\/p>\r\n<h4>ONLY use official Paslode lubricating oil.<\/h4>\r\n<p>It\u2019s specially formulated to withstand the high temperatures generated by Paslode nail guns. Other lubricants can cause rapid build-up of combustion residue which will affect your nailer&#8217;s performance and require more frequent cleaning. It can also lead to premature parts failure and, in the worst case, an unrepairable nail gun.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Use official Paslode degreaser cleaner.<\/h4>\r\n<p>Paslode recommend that you use their official cleaner as, again, it\u2019s specially formulated for their nailers. Other cleaners may chemically damage your nail gun\u2019s electrical, plastic and rubber parts. They may also leave a residue which can cause damage to both you and your nailer.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Use a clean, lint-free cloth.<\/h4>\r\n<p>This prevents you from spreading dirt or scratching the internal parts of your nail gun.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Make sure you properly tighten all screws when reassembling your nail gun.<\/h4>\r\n<p>Using a nailer with loose screws can cause damage to both you and the tool.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Test your nail gun after cleaning.<\/h4>\r\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry if a small amount of smoke comes out from your nailer &#8211; this is normal.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Your Paslode Also Needs Regular Servicing<\/h2>\r\n<p>So your Paslode\u2019s now clean &#8211; hopefully it seems refreshed. But is it firing like it should? As well as regular cleaning, <strong>your nail gun also needs new spare parts fitted every now and then<\/strong>. The o-rings, battery pads, filter, etc. get worn out and need replaced.<\/p>\r\n<p>Is your nailer not firing properly? See our handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelvinpowertools.com\/blog\/blog\/paslode-troubleshooting\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Paslode Troubleshooting Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to help you diagnose the problem.<\/p>\r\n<p>As mentioned, we&#8217;re an Approved Paslode Service and Repair Centre. This means that <strong>we\u2019re authorised by Paslode to service and repair their nail guns<\/strong> as we meet the high standards that they set for service and expertise. We offer a free UK-wide collection service, so if your nailer\u2019s in need of more than just a quick clean, we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019ll expertly test, clean, service and repair your nail gun, then return it to you working like new again. A service and repair is a worthy investment for maintaining your Paslode\u2019s performance. After all, you don\u2019t want your work to suffer!<\/p>\r\n<h3>What\u2019s included in our Approved Paslode Service?<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Complete strip down of the tool<\/li>\r\n<li>Professional cleaning with a high-temperature power washer and degreaser cleaner<\/li>\r\n<li>All electrical parts hand-cleaned<\/li>\r\n<li>New official spare parts fitted, including filter, o-rings and battery pads<\/li>\r\n<li>Lubrication<\/li>\r\n<li>Thorough testing for any necessary repairs<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelvinpowertools.com\/paslode-repairs-t-59\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/span><\/a> <\/b>to find out more about our Paslode Service, ask us any questions that you have and book your nailer in for a service or repair.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2>We Hope Our Paslode Cleaning Guide Has Helped<\/h2>\r\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found our Paslode maintenance guide helpful. Now you can keep your nail gun clean and performing at its best, ready to fire another 50,000 shots! If your tool\u2019s still not performing like it should, then it\u2019s probably a service or repair that you need. If that\u2019s the case, remember to check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelvinpowertools.com\/blog\/blog\/paslode-troubleshooting\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Troubleshooting Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to help you diagnose the problem!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Do you want to learn how to clean your Paslode nail gun? It\u2019s easy and only takes minutes! Read on to find out how. Paslode Maintenance As an\u00a0Approved Paslode Service and Repair Centre, we&#8217;ve serviced and repaired thousands of Paslodes over the years &#8211; and most problems are caused by a\u00a0lack of proper care. 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