DCN681D1 - Stapler DEWALT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DCN681D1 DEWALT

1 Trigger
2 Trigger lock-off
3 Depth adjustment wheel
4 Headlights/Low battery/Stall indicator
5 Contact trip
6 Slidingmagazine
7 Bump/Sequential selector switch
8 Reversible belt hook
9 No-mar pad
10 No-mar pad storage
11 Stall release lever
12 Staple depth indicator
13 Battery
14 Battery release button
15 Magazine latch
16 Fastener window

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this manual, including the battery and

charger sections provided in an original tool manual or the separate Batteries and Chargers manual.

Manuals can be obtained by contacting Customer Service as described elsewhere in this manual. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.

RANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

AUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Alsed without word) Indicates a safety related message.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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11 DEWALT.

Intended Use

Your cordless finish stapler has been designed for driving staples into wooden workpieces.

DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

Your cordless finish stapler is a professional power tool.

DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.

Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work Area Safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical Safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal Safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Power Tool Use and Care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5) Battery Tool Use and Care

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

6) Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Stapler Safety Warnings

• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
Careless handling of the stapler can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.
- Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge a fastener causing an injury.
- Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target.
- Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the tacker may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in.
- Do not use this stapler for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.

Additional Stapler Safety Warnings

WARNING: When using any stapler, all safety precautions, as outlined below, should be followed to avoid the risk of death or serious injury. Read and understand all instructions before operating the tool.
WARNING: 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.

WARNING: if the tool has been dropped or you suspect tool damage perform tool operation check as defined in the mode selection section of the manual. If it doesn't perform according to the manual, stop using the tool and have it serviced at an authorized DEWALT service center.

WARNING: if the tool has been dropped or you suspect tool damage perform tool operation check as defined in the mode selection section of the manual. If it doesn't perform according to the manual, stop using the tool and have it serviced at an authorized DEWALT service center.

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where driven fastners may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
• Actuating tool may result in flying debris, collation material, or dust which could harm operator's eyes. Operator and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields. These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved glasses have "Z87" printed or stamped on them. It is the employer's responsibility to enforce the use of eye protection equipment by the tool operator and other people in the work area.
  • Always wear appropriate personal hearing and other protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
• Disconnect battery pack from the tool when not in use. Always remove battery pack and remove fasteners from magazine before leaving the area or passing the tool to another operator. Do not carry tool to another work area in which changing location involves the use of scaffoldings, stairs, ladders, and the like, with battery pack connected. Do not make adjustments, perform maintenance or clear jammed fasteners while battery is in place.
• Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger, trigger lock-off, or contact trip to become inoperable. Do not tape or tie trigger or contact trip in the ON position. Do not remove spring from contact trip. Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger and contact trip. Uncontrolled discharge could result.

• Inspect tool before use. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool, trigger, trigger lock-off, or contact trip is inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly. Damaged parts or missing parts should be repaired or replaced before use. Refer to Repairs.

• Do not alter or modify the tool in any way.
  • Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.

• Do not point the tool at co-workers or yourself at any time. No horseplay! Work safe! Respect the tool as a working implement.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. When tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
• Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the trigger. Accidental discharge could result.
• Always use trigger lock-off when tool is not in immediate use. Using the trigger lock-off will prevent accidental discharge.

• Do not overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may cause personal injury.

• Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not discharge fasteners into open air, concrete, stone, extremely hard woods, knots or any material too hard for the fastener to penetrate. Do not use the body of the tool or top cap as a hammer. Discharged fasteners may follow unexpected path and cause injury.

• Always keep fingers clear of contact trip to prevent injury from inadvertent release of the pusher.
  • Refer to the Maintenance 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-worker. Be aware that the staple may follow the grain of the wood (shiner), causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work material. Drive the chisel point of the staple perpendicular to the grain to reduce risk of injury.
• Do not drive staples onto the heads of other fasteners or with the tool at too steep an angle. Personal injury from strong recoil, jammed fasteners, or ricocheted staples may result.
• 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.
• 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 staple into another staple may also cause a spark.
• 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.
• Grip tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool to recoil away from work surface as fastener is driven. In Bump mode if contact trip is allowed to recontact work surface before trigger is released an unwanted fastener will be driven.
• Choice of triggering method is important. Check the manual for triggering options.

Sequential/Bump Selector Switch Sequential Action ↑

- When using the tool in sequential mode, do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece.

Bump Action III

- When using the tool in bump action, 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.

• 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 tool in sequential mode.

• When "bump" actuating the finish stapler, always keep tool in control. Inaccurate placement of tool can result in misdirected discharge of a fastener.

• Do not drive staples onto the heads of other fasteners. Strong recoil, jammed fasteners, or ricocheted staples may result.

• Be aware of material thickness when using stapler. A protruding staple may cause injury.

• Depth adjustment: To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth, ALWAYS:

• Remove battery pack.

• Engage trigger lock.

• Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments.

• Do not drive staples blindly into walls, floors or other work areas. Fasteners driven into live electrical wires, plumbing, or other types of obstructions can result in injury.

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Additional Safety Information

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting 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.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,
  • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
  • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

- Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
SAUTION: 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

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will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

V....volts

Hz......hertz

min......minutes

or DC.....direct current

Class I Construction (grounded)

.../min.....per minute

BPM.....beats per minute

Construction (double insulated)

n_0 ......no load speed

n ......rated speed

earthing terminal

⚠️ ......safety alert symbol

▲......visible radiation

......wearrespiratory protection

weareye

protection

O....wearhearing

protection

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a complete list of components.

Tool Specifications

Firing Mode Selectable: Sequential or Bump

Voltage 20

Height 11.4" (28.9 cm)

Width 3.7" (9.3 cm)

Length 10.1" (25.65 cm)

Weight (without battery) 5.7 lbs (2.5 kg)

Magazine Angle Straight

Loading Capacity 100 staples

Staple Specifications

Staple Lengths 1/2"-1-1/2" (13 mm-38 mm)

Shank Diameters 18 gauge

Staple Crown Size 1/4" (6.3 mm)

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.

Belt Hook (Fig. B)

WARNING: Remove staples from magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this tool. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

WARNING: 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.

The cordless staplers include an integrated belt hook 8 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 Belt Hook

1. Remove battery pack from tool.
2. To switch the tool from right- to left-hand usage simply remove the screw 17 from the opposite side of the tool and reassemble on the other side.
3. Replace battery pack.

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.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. C)

NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.

To install the battery pack 13 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 14 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

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.

Mode Selection

WARNING: Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] and ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection when operating tool.

The DeWALT cordless staplers are assembled in accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-2002.

The finish stapler is capable of firing staples using bump actuation or sequential actuation. If you would like to have the bump actuation mode disabled, have the tool serviced by an authorized DEWALT service center. Before operating this tool, look at the selector switch to determine the actuation mode. Read all instructions before selecting actuation mode.

WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving staples to avoid accidental fastener discharge. NEVER carry tool with finger on trigger. In bump mode tool will drive a staple if contact trip is bumped while trigger is depressed.

Sequential Actuation / (Fig. E)

Use sequential actuation mode for intermittent stapling where very careful and accurate placement and depth control is desired. The sequential actuation mode

provides the maximum delivery of power for driving the longest staples.

To operate the stapler in sequential actuation mode:

1. Slide the selector switch 7 to expose the single staple icon ↗
2. Fully depress nosepiece against the work surface (motor will start).
3. Pull trigger (staple will drive into work surface).
4. Release trigger.
5. Lift nosepiece off work surface.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for next application.

NOTICE: The contact trip needs to be depressed followed by a trigger pull for each staple followed by a release of both the contact trip and trigger after each staple.

Bump Action (Fig. E)

Bump action is intended for rapid stapling on flat, stationary surfaces and typically most effective for applications that require driving shorter staples.

When the tool is set in the bump actuation mode, two methods of tool operation are available: place actuation and bump actuation.

Slide the selector switch 7 to expose the triple staple icon

To operate the tool using the place actuation method:

WARNING: A staple will be driven each time the trigger is depressed as long as the contact trip remains depressed.

1. Depress the contact trip against the work surface.
2. Depressthe trigger.

To operate the tool using the bump actuation method:

1. Depress the trigger.
2. Push the contact trip against the work surface. As long as the trigger is depressed, the tool will drive a staple every time the contact trip is depressed. This allows the user to drive multiple staples in sequence.

WARNING: Do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use. Keep the trigger lock-off in the locked position when the tool is not in use.

WARNING: When the tool's motor is running, pulling the trigger or depressing the contact trip will cause a staple to be driven.

Preparing the Tool

WARNING: 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.

1. Read all power tool and stapler safety warnings in 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 Trigger Lock-off (Fig. F)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use. Keep the trigger lock-off switch LOCKED (Fig. F) when the tool is not in use.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, lock off trigger, disconnect battery pack from tool and remove staples from magazine before making adjustments.

Each DEWALT stapler is equipped with a trigger lock-off 2 which when pushed to the right as shown in Figure F, prevents the tool from firing a staple by locking the trigger and bypassing power to the motor.

When the trigger lock-off is pressed to the left, the tool will be fully operational. The trigger lock-off should always be locked off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in immediate use.

NOTICE: Do not store tool with battery pack installed. To prevent damage to the pack and to ensure best battery life, store battery packs out of the tool or charger in a cool, dry location.

Loading the Tool (Fig. G)

WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. Serious personal injury may result.
WARNING: Always remove battery pack before loading or unloading staples. Serious personal injury may result.
WARNING: Never load staples with the contact trip or trigger activated. Personal injury may result.

1. Press magazine latch 15 and open sliding magazine 6 fully.
2. Ensure staple is loaded so that crown of staple sits against inside surface of magazine 6.
3. Close sliding magazine until the magazine latch clips snuggly.

Unloading the Tool (Fig. G)

WARNING: The trigger lock-off should always be locked off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in use.

1. Press magazine latch 15 and open sliding magazine 6 fully.
2. Tip the tool up until the staples slide freely out of the bottom of the magazine.
3. Check to ensure no loose staples remain inside magazine.
4. Close sliding magazine fully.

Dryfire Lock Out Feature (Fig. A)

Tool is equipped with a dryfire lock out feature to prevent tool from cycling when there are no fasteners loaded. When no fasteners are visible in the fastener window 16, the tool is running low on fasteners. If this happens, the tool will be locked out and will not actuate until more staples are loaded. (Refer to Loading the Tool.)

Adjusting Depth (Fig. H)

The depth that the fastener is driven can be adjusted using the depth adjustment wheel 3 on the side of the tool.

WARNING: To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth, ALWAYS:

• Remove battery pack.
• Engage trigger lock-off.

• Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments.

• To drive the staple shallower, rotate the depth adjustment wheel 3 away from the nose of the stapler.

• To sink a staple deeper, rotate the depth adjustment wheel 3 toward the nose of the stapler.

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Headlights (Fig. I)

There is a headlight 4 located on each side of the stapler. Headlights turn on upon battery insertion, activation of the trigger, or depressing the contact trip. The lights will automatically shut off after 20 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 left-side headlight will flash four consecutive times and then shut down to indicate low battery.

JAMMED STAPLE INDICATOR: The right-side headlight will flash continually if a staple becomes jammed in the nosepiece (see Clearing a Jammed Staple).

Clearing a Jammed Staple (Fig. A, J)

If a staple 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 the trigger lock-off.
2. Press the magazine latch 15 and remove any loaded staples.
3. Visually check inside magazine for any jammed staples.
4. Remove bent staple, using pliers if necessary.
5. If driver blade is in the down position, cycle the stall release lever 11 using enough force to fully slide it to the other end of the slot in the housings.
6. Reinsert staples into magazine (see Loading the Tool).
7. Reinsert battery pack.

NOTE: The tool will disable itself and not reset until the battery pack has been removed and reinserted.

NOTE: Should staples continue to jam frequently in nosepiece, have tool serviced by an authorized DEWALT 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.

MAINTENANCE

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.

Your DEWALT power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product.

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.

Repairs

The charger and batteries are not serviceable. There are no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a factory service center or an authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts.

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Three-Year Limited Warranty

For warranty terms, go to www.dewalt.com/support/warranty.

To request a written copy of the warranty terms, contact: Customer Service at DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258).

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country-specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.

Troubleshooting Guide

MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A DEWALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-(800)-4-DEWALT.

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.

Symptom Cause Fix
Tool doesn't turn on(Headlights don't turn on)	Tool internal electronics not reset Remove battery, wait 3 seconds and reinsert
	Low battery charge or damaged battery Charge or replace battery
	Terminals are dirty or damaged See authorized service center
	Bent contact trip See authorized service center
	Damaged internal electronics See authorized service center
Tool doesn't actuate (Headlights on,motor does not run)	Motor stops running after 4 seconds Normal operation; release trigger or contact trip andredepress
	Contact trip or trigger not depressed See instruction manual
	Damaged trigger See authorized service center
	Bent contact trip See authorized service center
	Damaged internal electronics See authorized service center
	Tool in sequential mode and only trigger being actuated Change mode or depress contact trip insequential mode
Tool doesn't actuate (Left headlightflashes 4 times)	Low battery charge or damaged battery Charge or replace battery
Tool doesn't actuate (Right headlightsflashes continuously)	Jammed fastener Remove the battery, clear the jammed fastener (pushdriver blade back using the stall release lever), andreinsert battery pack
	Jammed mechanism See authorized service center
Tool doesn't actuate (Headlights on,motor runs)	Damaged internal electronics See authorized service center
Tool doesn't actuate (Headlights on,motor runs, driver blade stuck down)	Damaged return system Replace return system; see authorized service center
	Debris in nosepiece Clean nosepiece
	Damaged driver/return assembly	Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized servicecenter
Tool operates, but does not drive thefastener fully	Low battery charge or damaged battery Charge or replace battery
	Depth adjustment set too shallow	Rotate depth adjustment wheel to a deeper setting
	Tool not firmly applied to workpiece See instruction manual
	Material and fastener length too rigorous an application	Choose appropriate material or fastener length
	Damaged or worn driver blade tip	Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized servicecenter
	Damaged or worn driver/return assembly	Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized servicecenter
Tool operates, but no fastener driven	No fasteners in magazine	Load fasteners into magazine
	Wrong size or angle fasteners	Use only recommended fasteners
	Debris in nosepiece Clean nosepiece
	Debris in magazine	Clean magazine
	Worn magazine	Replace magazine; see authorized service center
	Damaged or worn driver blade	Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized servicecenter
	Damaged pusher spring Replace spring; see authorized service center
Tool is locked out, but no fastener driven	Tool is equipped with a dryfire lock out feature to preventtool from firing when there are no fasteners loaded. Whenthe low staple indicator is visible, the tool is running lowon fasteners	Load fasteners into magazine

Symptom Cause Fix
Jammed fastener Wrong size or angle fasteners Use only recommended fasteners
	Damaged or worn driver blade Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized service center
	Material and fastener length too rigorous an application Material or fastener length inappropriate
	Low battery charge or damaged battery Charge or replace battery
	Debris in nosepiece Clean nosepiece
	Debris in magazine Clean magazine
	Worn magazine Replace magazine; see authorized service center
	Worn or damaged pusher spring Replace spring; see authorized service center

Usage Prévu

fabrication classe II (double isolation)

Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas No. 18 - Local (55) 5588 9377 D, Col. Obrera

MERIDA, YUC

Calle 63 #459-A - Col. Centro [phone]

MONTERREY, N.L.

Av. Francisco I. Madero 831 Poniente - Col. (818) 375 23 13 Centro

PUEBLA, PUE

17 Norte #205 - Col. Centro [phone]

QUERETARO, QRO

Av. San Roque 274 - Col. San Gregorio (442) 2 17 63 14

SAN LUIS POTOSI, SLP

WARNING: Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

NOTE: DO NOT charge when the battery pack is below 40^ F ( 4.5^ C) or above 104^ F ( 40^ C). Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104^ F ( 40^ C).