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Paslode's cordless finish nailers have come a long way since their introduction in 1991. Early models required cleaning daily after use, and they were plagued by misfires and expensive leaking fuel cartridges. The new models used, however, have been trouble-free, with only an occasional misfire from any of the three cordless tools
Along with igniting the fuel charge, the battery runs a fan to clear the small amount of carbon-monoxide exhaust gas from the piston's cylinder. The company recommends opening a window or otherwise ventilating the work area. A green light near the trigger indicates a charged battery, and if power is too low, it glows red. All three guns have belt hangers and an easy-to-use nail-depth control dial on the back of the gun case. The guns are rated to shoot about two to three nails per second, though I found the rate was closer to two.
The company says that each cell is good for about 2,400 shots for the IM250II. The Trim Master 18 and the Trim Master 16 use smaller cartridges, which are good for about 1,200 nails. In the long run, the cost of the cells isn't a great expense. Dated cartridges have an 18-month shelf life -- fine for every day but something the occasional user should be aware of.
Because the fuel mixes with ambient air, using a Paslode gun above the 4,000-ft. elevation mark requires a special "Blue Valve" high-altitude adapter. One last word of advice: Wear hearing protection. The combustion noise is loud, and shooting one of these guns all day can be deafening.
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