DeWalt DDF2130000, Manual

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4 Operation
Observe the safety instructions, see chapter 1.5
„Device and Operational Safety“.
4.1 Minimum Distances while
Shooting Nails
Shooting
Nails
Masonry
Concrete,
reinforced
concrete
Steel
Distance to
the edges
5 cm 5 cm
3x
Diameter
of the nail
shaft
Distance
between
each other
10x
Diameter
of the nail
shaft
10x
Diameter
of the nail
shaft
5x
Diameter
of the nail
shaft
4.2 Minimum Thicknesses of the
Subsurfaces
Masonry and concrete:
The thickness of the masonry or concrete must
a least be equal to three times the penetration
depth [L] of the setting nail, but at least 10 cm in
any case.
L
3 x L
>10 cm
Steel:
The steel has to be at least 3 mm thick.
4.3 Setting the Firing Strength
WARNING
Severe injuries in case of
overpenetration of the setting nail

Should be does not fi re immediately
after pressing the trigger, keep the
Nail Setting Tool pressed against the
target material for at least another
30 seconds.

Perform a test fastening procedure
using the lowest permissible
cartridge and
fi ring strengths.

If the setting nail does not penetrate
far enough into the material:
Gradually increase the
fi ring
strength.

If the setting nail does not penetrate
deep enough into the material in
spite of having set the highest
fi ring
strength: Insert a cartridge with
a higher strength rating and repeat
the test fastening procedure - start
with the lowest
fi ring strength again.
 Setting the fi ring strength on the adjustment
wheel:
Increase: turn in „+“ direction
Decrease: turn in „-“ direction.