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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.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Used 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.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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 mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
When using any nailer, 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.
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.
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.
Sequential Action
Bump Action
To Avoid Double Fires:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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 label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V | volts | W | watts |
Hz | hertz | or AC | alternating current |
min | minutes | or AC/DC | alternating or direct current |
or DC | direct current | Class II Construction (double insulated) | |
Class I Construction (grounded) | n0 | no load speed | |
.../min | per minute | n | rated speed |
BPM | beats per minute | earthing terminal | |
IPM | impacts per minute | safety alert symbol | |
RPM | revolutions per minute | visible radiation | |
sfpm | surface feet per minute | wear respiratory protection | |
SPM | strokes per minute | wear eye protection | |
A | amperes | wear hearing protection |
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below and then follow charging procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.
Your tool uses a DeWALT charger. Be sure to read all safety instructions before using your charger. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety warnings and all instructions for the battery pack, charger and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to the service center for recycling.
Do not store or carry the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes in carry-on baggage UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual battery packs, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
Shipping the DeWALT FlEXVOlT Battery
The DeWALT FLEXVOLT battery has two modes: Use and shipping.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT battery stands alone or is in a DeWALT 20V Max* product, it will operate as a 20V Max* battery. When the FLEXVOLT battery is in a 60V Max* or a 120V Max* (two 60V Max* batteries) product, it will operate as a 60V Max* battery.
Shipping Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT battery, the battery is in Shipping Mode. Strings of cells are electrically disconnected within the pack resulting in three batteries with a lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to one battery with a higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of three batteries with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher Watt hour batteries.
The battery label indicates two Watt hour ratings (see example). Depending on how the battery is shipped, the appropriate Watt hour rating must be used to determine the applicable shipping requirements. If utilizing the shipping cap, the pack will be considered 3 batteries at the Watt hour rating indicated for "Shipping". If shipping without the cap or in a tool, the pack will be considered one battery at the Watt hour rating indicated next to "Use".
Example of Use and Shipping Label Marking
For example, Shipping Wh rating might indicate 3 x 40 Wh, meaning 3 batteries of 40 Watt hours each. The Use Wh rating might indicate 120 Wh (1 battery implied).
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery pack.
The fuel gauge is an indication of approximate levels of charge remaining in the battery pack according to the following indicators:
75–100% charged | |
51–74% charged | |
< 50% charged | |
Pack needs to be charged |
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button. A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature and end-user application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please contact call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions for the battery pack, charger and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Minimum gauge for Cord sets | |||||
Volts | Total length of Cord in Feet (meters) | ||||
120 V | 25 (7.6) | 50 (15.2) | 100 (30.5) | 150 (45.7) | |
240 V | 50 (15.2) | 100 (30.5) | 200 (61.0) | 300 (91.4) | |
Ampere Rating | American Wire gauge | ||||
More Than | Not More Than | ||||
0 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended |
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside the charger. Electric shock may result.
Do not submerge the battery pack in any liquid or allow any liquid to enter the battery pack. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only DeWALT rechargeable battery packs. Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting in personal injury and property damage.
NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger before attempting to clean.
(Fig. C)
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of lithiumion battery packs, charge the battery pack fully before first use.
Refer to the indicators below for the charge status of the battery pack.
DCB101 | ||
Charging | ||
Fully Charged | ||
Hot/Cold Pack Delay | ||
Problem Pack or Charger | ||
DCB107, DCB112, DCB113, DCB115, DCB118, DCB132 | ||
Charging | ||
Fully Charged | ||
Hot/Cold Pack Delay* |
* DCB107, DCB112, DCB113, DCB115, DCB118, DCB132:
The red light will continue to blink, but a yellow indicator light will be illuminated during this operation. Once the battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature, the yellow light will turn off and the charger will resume the charging procedure.
The compatible charger(s) will not charge a faulty battery pack. The charger will indicate faulty battery pack by refusing to light or by displaying a problem pack or charger blink pattern.
NOTE: This could also mean a problem with a charger.
If the charger indicates a problem, take the charger and battery pack to be tested at an authorized service center.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery pack that is too hot or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature. The charger then automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery pack life.
A cold battery pack will charge at a slower rate than a warm battery pack. The battery pack will charge at that slower rate throughout the entire charging cycle and will not return to maximum charge rate even if the battery pack warms.
The DCB118 charger is equipped with an internal fan designed to cool the battery pack. The fan will turn on automatically when the battery pack needs to be cooled.
Never operate the charger if the fan does not operate properly or if ventilation slots are blocked. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the interior of the charger.
Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection System that will protect the battery pack against overloading, overheating or deep discharge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection System engages. If this occurs, place the lithiumion battery pack on the charger until it is fully charged.
DCB107, DCB112, DCB113, DCB115, DCB118, DCB132
These chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit upright on a table or work surface. If wall mounting, locate the charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and away from a corner or other obstructions which may impede air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template for the location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount the charger securely using drywall screws (purchased separately) at least 1" (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head diameter of 0.28–0.35" (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an optimal depth leaving approximately 7/32" (5.5 mm) of the screw exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.
Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
Refer to Figure A for a complete list of components.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
If you have any questions or comments about this or any DeWALT tool, call us toll free at: 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258).
Intended Use
Your cordless finish nailer has been designed for driving nails into wooden workpieces.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Your cordless finish nailer is a professional power tool.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
Tool Specifications | |
Firing Mode | Selectable: Sequential or Bump |
Voltage | 20 |
Height | 302 mm |
Width | 96 mm |
Length | 264 mm |
Weight (without battery) | 5.3 lbs |
Magazine Angle | Straight |
Loading Capacity | 110 nails |
Nail Specifications | |
Straight Nail Lengths | 5/8" - 2 1/8" (16 mm - 54 mm) |
Shank Diameters | 18 gauge |
Nail Stick Angles | Straight |
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)
The cordless nailers include an integrated belt hook 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
Remove nails from magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this tool. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
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.
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.
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.
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack 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 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. C)
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown. (Fig. D)
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.
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 nailers are assembled in accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-2002.
The finish nailer is capable of firing nails 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.
Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving nails to avoid accidental fastener discharge.
NEVER carry tool with finger on trigger. In bump mode tool will drive a nail if contact trip is bumped while trigger is depressed.
(Fig. E)
Use sequential actuation mode for intermittent nailing 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 nails.
To operate the nailer in sequential actuation mode:
NOTICE: The contact trip needs to be depressed followed by a trigger pull for each nail followed by a release of both the contact trip and trigger after each nail. Fig. E
(Fig. E)
Bump action is intended for rapid nailing on flat, stationary surfaces and typically most effective for applications that require driving shorter nails.
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 to expose the triple nail icon .
To operate the tool using the place actuation method:
A nail will be driven each time the trigger is depressed as long as the contact trip remains depressed.
To operate the tool using the bump actuation method:
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.
When the tool's motor is running, pulling the trigger or depressing the contact trip will cause a nail to be driven.
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 a Battery).
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.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, lock off trigger, disconnect battery pack from tool and remove nails from magazine before making adjustments.
Each DeWALT nailer is equipped with a trigger lock-off which when pushed to the right as shown in Figure F, prevents the tool from firing a nail by locking the trigger and bypassing power to the motor. Fig. F
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.
Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. Serious personal injury may result.
Never load nails with the contact trip or trigger activated. Personal injury may result.
Always remove battery pack before loading or unloading nails. Serious personal injury may result.
The trigger lock-off should always be locked off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in use.
Tool is equipped with a dryfire lock out feature to prevent tool from cycling when there are no fasteners loaded. When the low nail indicator is visible, the tool is running low on fasteners. If this happens, the tool will be locked out and will not actuate until more nails are loaded. (Refer to Loading the Tool)
(Fig. H)
The depth that the fastener is driven can be adjusted using the depth adjustment wheel on the side of the tool.
To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth, ALWAYS:
(Fig. I)
There is a headlight 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 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 NAIL INDICATOR: The right-side headlight will flash continually if a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece (see Clearing a Jammed Nail).
(Fig. A, J)
If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece, keep the tool pointed away from you and follow these instructions to clear:
NOTE: Should nails continue to jam frequently in nosepiece, have tool serviced by an authorized DeWALT service center.
When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a DeWALT factory service center or a DeWALT authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts.
Thank you for your purchase. Register your product now for:
Register online at www.dewalt.com/register.
For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258).
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.
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 and redepress |
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 in sequential mode. | |
Tool doesn't actuate (Left headlight flashes 4 times) | Low battery charge or damaged battery | Charge or replace battery |
Tool doesn't actuate (Right headlights flashes continuously) | Jammed fastener | Remove the battery, clear the jammed fastener, (push driver blade back using the stall release lever) and reinsert 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 service center | |
Tool operates, but does not drive the fastener 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 service center | |
Damaged or worn driver/return assembly | Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized service center | |
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 service center | |
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 prevent tool from firing when there are no fasteners loaded. When the low nail indicator is visible, the tool is running low on fasteners. | Load fasteners into magazine |
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 |
If you have questions or comments, contact us.
1-800-4-DeWALT
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