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611 Nail Gun Safety
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Single Sequential Trigger

Like the full sequential trigger, this trigger will only fire a nail when the controls are activated in a certain order:

  1. First, the safety contact tip must be pushed into the work piece.
  2. Then, the user squeezes the trigger to discharge a nail.

To fire a second nail, only the trigger must be released. The safety contact tip can stay pressed into the work piece. Nails cannot be bump fired.

When using a single sequential trigger, there are things you need to remember both when using single nails and multiple nails

  • Single nail: Push the safety contact, then squeeze the trigger.
  • Multiple nails: Release the trigger, move the tool, and squeeze the trigger to fire the additional nail.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-6. Which type of trigger will only fire a nail when the controls are activated in a certain order?