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The belt hook can be be attached to either side of the tool
using only the screw provided, to accommodate left- or
right- handed users. If the hook is not desired at all, it can be
removed from the tool.
To move the belt hook, remove the screw that holds the
belt hook in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be
sure to securely tighten the screw.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Proper material preparation
and installation is the responsibility of the
installing contractor.
WARNING:
The tubing and hardware must be
used in compliance with applicable building
codes and as approved by the authorities having
jurisdiction.
For proper installation procedures
and to reduce the risk of failure resulting in injury or
property damage, follow all published safety and
installation instructions.
CAUTION:
Pinch hazard. Keep fingers away from
expander head while in use.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. E)
nOTE:
For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
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into the tool handle, align the
battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
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and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Fig. E
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Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ALWAYS
hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
3
.
Fig. F
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Trigger Switch and Lock Off (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch
4
. To turn
the tool off, release the trigger switch.
Your PEX expander is equipped with a trigger lock
5
. To
lock the trigger switch in the OFF postition, push the trigger
lock from the left side of the tool. To unlock the trigger
switch, push the trigger lock from the right side of the tool.
nOTE:
Depressing the trigger switch will activate the LED
worklight
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. The light will dim after two and half minutes
and will automatically turn off after three minutes. To turn
the light off immediately, remove and reinstall the battery.
The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface and
is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
NOTICE:
To reduce the chance of damge to the tool
ALWAYS
lock the tool when not in use.
Creating a PEX Tubing Connection
(Fig. A, G, H)
WARNING:
Prior to use inspect all workpieces
for cracks, defects or wear.
Defective workpieces
may shatter.
CAUTION:
Using incorrectly sized expansion heads
may result faulty connection, possibly resulting in
damage to property.
To create a proper PEX tubing connection:
1. Select appropriate expander head
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to match the
tubing and, if needed, remove any dirt and debris.
2. Using a clean, lint-free cloth, apply a thin coat of
D
e
WALT
DCE400GR grease to the expander cone
2
.
DO nOT
over-lubricate.
