3. Lift the jam clearing latch (E) then pull up to open front door (O).
4. Remove bent nail, using pliers if necessary.
5. If driver blade is in the down position, insert screwdriver or other rod
into nosepiece and push driver blade back in position.
6. Close the front door and engage the wireform under the 2 arms (N) on
the nosepiece. Push latch until it locks in place.
7. Reinsert battery pack.
NOTE:
The tool will disable itself and not reset until the battery pack
has been removed and reinserted.
8. Reinsert nails into magazine (see
Loading the Tool
).
9. Release pusher.
NOTE:
Should nails continue to jam frequently in nosepiece, have tool
serviced by an authorized D
E
WALT service center.
Cold Weather Operation
When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
1. Keep tool as warm as possible prior to use.
2. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap lumber before using.
Hot Weather Operation
Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out of direct sunlight as
excessive heat can deteriorate bumpers and other rubber parts resulting in
increased maintenance.
Suspension Hook (Fig. 12)
I
FIG. 12
The D
E
WALT cordless nailers include an integrated
suspension hook (I) and can be attached to either
side of the tool to accommodate left- or right-handed
users.
If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed
from the tool.
TO REMOVE SUSPENSION HOOK
1. Remove battery pack from tool.
2. To switch the tool from right- to left-hand usage simply remove the
screw from the tool and reassemble on the other side.
3. Replace battery pack.
WARNING:
Remove nails from magazine before making any adjustments
or servicing this tool. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
CAUTION
: Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, servicing, or moving the tool. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface
where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knocked over.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
: Disconnect battery pack from tool before cleaning and
inspection. Make sure tool is in proper working condition before placing the
tool back in use or serious personal injury may result.
Daily Maintenance Chart
ACTION
Clean magazine, pusher, and contact trip mechanism.
WHY
Permits smooth operation of magazine, reduces wear, and
prevents jams.
HOW
The use of oils, lubricants periodically or solvents is not
recommended as they tend to attract debris.
Preparing the Tool
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:
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the
carton. Follow instructions outlined (see
Charging
Procedures
).
1. Read the Safety Instruction section of this manual.
2. Wear eye and ear protection.
3. Ensure magazine is empty of all fasteners.
4. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip and pusher
assemblies. Do not use tool if either assembly is not functioning
properly.
NEVER
use a tool that has the contact trip restrained in the
actuated position.
5. Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others.
6. Insert fully charged battery pack.
Using the Contact Trip Lock-off (Fig. 8, 9)
WARNING:
Do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use. Keep
the lock-off switch rotated to the right (OFF) when the tool is not in use.
Serious personal injury may result.
WARNING:
Lock off trigger, disconnect battery pack from tool and
remove fasteners from magazine before making adjustments. Serious
personal injury may result.
Each D
E
WALT nailer is equipped with a contact
B
FIG. 9
B
FIG. 8
trip lock-off (B) which when pulled downward
with the lock symbol showing as shown,
prevents the tool from firing a nail.
When the contact trip lock-off is folded in as
shown, the tool will be fully operational. The
contact trip lock-off should always be locked
off whenever any adjustments are made or
when tool is not in immediate use.
Loading the Tool
WARNING:
Keep the tool pointed away from
yourself and others. Serious personal injury may
result.
WARNING:
Never load nails with the contact
trip or trigger activated. Personal injury may
result.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack before loading or unloading
nails. Serious personal injury may result.
LOAD AND DRAW METHOD (FIG. 1)
1. Insert fasteners into the rear of the magazine (G).
2. Pull pusher (H) back until the nail follower falls behind the nails.
3. Release the pusher.
LOCK AND LOAD METHOD
CAUTION:
Keep fingers clear of pusher to prevent injury.
CAUTION:
The contact trip lock-off should always be locked off
whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in use.
1. Pull pusher back until it locks.
2. Insert fasteners into the rear of the magazine.
3. Push forward on the pusher until it releases and slides forward.
UNLOADING THE TOOL
CAUTION:
The contact trip lock-off should always be locked off
whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in use.
1. Pull pusher back until it locks.
2. Tip the tool up until the nails slide freely out the back of the magazine
3. Open the jam clear door on the nosepiece to verify there are no nails
remaining.
Adjusting Depth (Fig. 10)
The depth that the fastener is driven can be adjusted using the depth
adjustment wheel (C) on the side of the tool.
NOTE:
Nailer may not drive 65 mm nails fully in dry hardwood timber.
WARNING: To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental actuation
when attempting to adjust depth, ALWAYS:
• Remove battery pack.
• Engage contact trip lock-off.
• Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments.
1. To drive the nail shallower, rotate the depth adjustment wheel (C)
counterclockwise. There are six depth settings, 1 being the shallowest and
6 being the deepest.
2. To sink a nail deeper, rotate the depth adjustment wheel (C) clockwise.
C
D
FIG. 10
Headlights (Fig. 10)
There is a headlight (D) located on each side of the nailer. Headlights turn on
upon battery insertion, activation of the trigger, or depressing the contact trip.
The lights will automatically shut off after 10 seconds unless tool remains in
use.
NOTE:
These headlights are for lighting the immediate work surface and are
not intended to be used as flashlights.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR:
The headlights will flash four consecutive times
and then shut down to indicate low battery.
JAMMED NAIL INDICATOR:
The headlights will flash continually if a nail
becomes jammed in the nosepiece (see
Clearing a Jammed Nail
).
Clearing a Jammed Nail (Fig. 11)
E
O
FIG. 11
N
If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece,
keep the tool pointed away from you and
follow these instructions to clear:
1. Remove battery pack from tool and
engage contact trip lock-off.
2. Pull the pusher back until it locks in place
then remove the nails.
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