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• Keep hands and body parts clear of

immediate work area.

 Hold workpiece

with clamps when necessary to keep
hands and body out of potential harm. Be
sure the workpiece is properly secured
before pressing the stapler against the
material. The contact trip may cause
the work material to shift unexpectedly.
(Fig. Q)

• Do not use tool in the presence of

flammable dust, gases or fumes.

 The

tool may produce a spark that could ignite
gases causing a fire. Driving a fastener into
another fastener may also cause a spark.
(Fig. R)

• Keep face and body parts away from

back of the tool cap when working
in restricted areas. 

Sudden recoil can

result in impact to the body, especially
when stapling into hard or dense material.

(Fig. S)

• Grip tool firmly to maintain control

while allowing tool to recoil away
from work surface as fastener is
driven.

 In “Contact Actuation Mode” if

contact trip is allowed to recontact work
surface before trigger is released an
unwanted fastener will be fired.

• Choice of triggering method is

important.

 Check the manual for triggering options.

CONTACT ACTION TRIGGER

• When using the contact action

trigger, be careful of unin tentional
double fires resulting from tool
recoil. 

Unwanted fasteners may be

driven if the contact trip is allowed to
accidentally re-contact the work surface.

(Fig. T)

TO AVOID DOUBLE FIRES:

 

•  

Do not engage the tool against the

work surface with a strong force.

 

•  

Allow the tool to recoil fully after each actuation.

 • Use sequential action trigger.

• When “contact” actuating the stapler, always keep

tool in control.

 Inaccurate placement of tool can result in

misdirected discharge of a fastener.

SEQUENTIAL ACTION TRIGGER

• When using the sequential action trigger, do not actuate

the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the
workpiece.

•  

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: To reduce risk of serious injury

from accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth,

ALWAYS;

• Disconnect air supply
•  

Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments

FIG. Q

FIG. R

FIG. S

FIG. T

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Summary of Contents for DWSL18CAP

Page 1: ...DWSL18CAP Cap Stapler INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ive harm Wash hands after handling WARNING Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint Actuating tool may result in flying FIG A FIG B FIG C FIG D debris collation material or dust which could harm operator s eyes The operator and all those persons in the general area should wea...

Page 3: ...ance or clear jammed fasteners while connected to the air supply If the contact trip is adjusted when the tool is connected to the air supply and fasteners are loaded accidental discharge may occur Fig G Connect tool to air supply before loading fasteners to prevent a fastener from being fired during connection The tool driving mechanism may cycle when tool is connected to the air supply Do not lo...

Page 4: ...nance and Repairs sections for detailed information on the proper maintenance of the tool Always operate the tool in a clean lighted area Be sure the work surface is clear of any debris and be careful not to lose footing when working in elevated environments such as rooftops Do not drive fasteners near edge of material The workpiece may split causing the fastener to ricochet injuring you or a co w...

Page 5: ...tact work surface before trigger is released an unwanted fastener will be fired Choice of triggering method is important Check the manual for triggering options CONTACT ACTION TRIGGER When using the contact action trigger be careful of unintentional double fires resulting from tool recoil Unwanted fasteners may be driven if the contact trip is allowed to accidentally re contact the work surface Fi...

Page 6: ...are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles WARNING ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT ANSI Z87 1 eye protection CAN CSA Z94 3 ANSI S12 6 S3 19 hearing protection NIOSH OSHA MSHA respiratory protection SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Tool ...

Page 7: ...r CAUTION NEVER spray or in any other way apply lubricants or cleaning solvents inside the tool This can seriously affect the life and performance of the tool NOTE These staplers are designed to be used without oil 1 Before you use the stapler be sure that the compressor tanks have been properly drained 2 Wear proper eye hearing and respiratory protection 3 Remove all fasteners from the magazine 4...

Page 8: ...e the work is contacted This will allow rapid fastener placement on many jobs All pneumatic tools are subject to recoil when driving fasteners The tool may bounce releasing the trip and if unintentionally allowed to recontact the work surface with the trigger still actuated finger still holding the trigger pulled an unwanted second fastener will be driven TO CHANGE OPERATING MODES FIG 1 3 WARNING ...

Page 9: ... THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE C Pull the trigger and press the contact trip against the work surface THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE D With finger off the trigger press the contact trip against the work surface Pull the trigger THE TOOL MUST CYCLE CONTACT TRIP ACTION A With finger off the trigger press the contact trip against the work surface THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE B Hold the tool off the work surface and pu...

Page 10: ...m 1 2 12 7 mm to 3 4 19 mm long 1 Place the Short Staple Guide on the tool magazine 2 Use the provided screw O to attach the Short Staple Guide to the magazine FIG 7 N O Depth Setting Fig 1 WARNING Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may result The fastener depth control adjustment feature provides control of the fastener dr...

Page 11: ...Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may result Daily Maintenance Chart ACTION Drain compressor tanks and hoses daily WHY Prevents accumulation of moisture in compressor and stapler HOW Open petcocks or other drain valves on compressor tanks Allow any accumulated water to drain from hoses ACTION Clean magazine pusher and cont...

Page 12: ... this tool Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center a DEWALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel Always use identical replacement parts Accessories WARNING Since accessories other than those offered by DEWALT have not bee...

Page 13: ...l Replace gasket or seal Cracked worn head valve Replace head valve Loose cap screws Tighten and recheck Failure to cycle Air supply restriction Check air supply equipment Worn head valve Replace head valve Broken cylinder cap spring Replace cylinder cap spring Head valve stuck in cap Disassemble Check Lack of power slow to cycle Broken cylinder cap spring Replace cap spring Rings seals cut or cra...

Page 14: ...pply system to tool Loose magazine nose screws Tighten all screws Fasteners too short for tool Use only recommended fasteners Bent fasteners Discontinue using these fasteners Wrong size fasteners Use only recommended fasteners Leaking head cap gasket Tighten screws replace gasket Trigger valve O ring cut worn Replace O ring Broken chipped driver Replace driver check piston ring Dry dirty magazine ...

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