DeWalt DWF83PT Instruction Manual page 5

• 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.
(Fig. J)
• 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.
• Remove finger from trigger when
not driving fasteners. Never carry
tool with finger on trigger. Accidental
discharge could result.
• Do not overreach. Maintain proper
footing and balance at all times. Loss of
balance may cause cause personal injury.
(Fig. K)
• Make sure hose is free of obstructions
or snags. Entangled or snarled hoses
can cause loss of balance or footing. Do
not lift, pull or lower tool by the hose.
• 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. (Fig. L)
• Always keep fingers clear of contact
trip to prevent injury from inadvertent
release of nails. (Fig. M)
• Refer to the Maintenance and Repairs
sections for detailed information on
FIG. K 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 actuate tool unless tool is
placed firmly against the workpiece.
FIG. L
• 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 nail
may follow the grain of the wood (shiner),
causing it to protrude unexpectedly from
the side of the work material. Drive the
nail perpendicular to the grain to reduce
risk of injury. (Fig. N)
• Do not drive nails onto the heads
FIG. M
of other fasteners or with the tool
at too steep an angle. Personal injury
from strong recoil, jammed fasteners, or
ricocheted nails may result. (Fig. O)
• Be aware of material thickness when
using the nailer. A protruding nail may
cause injury.
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FIG. N
FIG. O
FIG. P