Hi guys, I've got the Dewalt 618 nailer and my problem is the nail goes in halfway or less and then the light starts flashing when I try to fire it. I opened it up and looked at the belt. seemed fine. Please advise, I'm all ears.

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Check the blade, it might be bent

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Its the compressor... not enough pressure.

Anonymous Jan 27, 2011

Thanks for the response. This is a battery powered nailer, so no compressor. I guess there could be a lack of pressure created by the gun's mechanism though. Not sure.
brian mcafee Dec 02, 2016

Same problem here with my 618. Tried new batteries. Took it to a dewalt repair shop. They cleaned it and said it fires every nail. Took their word and brought it home and went to use it and motor sounded like it wanted to wind up but didn't and light started flashing again. Help?!?!

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