Troubleshooting Guide - DeWalt DC612 Instruction Manual

MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS,
SYMPTOM
Tool doesn't turn on
(Headlights don't turn on)
Tool doesn't actuate
(Headlights on, motor does not run)
Tool doesn't actuate (Headlights flash 4 times)
Tool doesn't actuate
Tool doesn't actuate (Headlights on, motor runs)
Tool doesn't actuate
(Headlights on, motor runs, driver blade stuck down)
Tool operates, but does not drive the fastener fully
Tool operates, but no fastener driven
Jammed fastener

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CONTACT A D WALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-(800)-4-DEWALT.
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DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK FROM TOOL BEFORE ALL REPAIRS
CAUSE
Low battery charge or damaged battery
Terminals are dirty or damaged
Contact trip lock is in a locked position
Bent contact trip
Tool internal electronics not reset
Damaged internal electronics
Motor stops running after 2 seconds
Contact trip or trigger not depressed
Damaged trigger
Bent contact trip
Contact trip lock in the locked position
(Sequential mode only)
Damaged internal electronics
Low battery charge or damaged battery
Jammed fastener
Jammed mechanism
Damaged internal electronics
Damaged return system
Debris in nosepiece
Damaged driver/return assembly
Low battery charge or damaged battery
Depth adjustment set too shallow
Tool not firmly applied to workpiece
Material and fastener length
too rigorous an application
Damaged or worn driver blade tip
Damaged or worn driver/return assembly
No fasteners in magazine
Wrong size or angle fasteners
Debris in nosepiece
Debris in magazine
Worn magazine
Damaged or worn driver blade
Damaged pusher spring
Wrong size or angle fasteners
Damaged or worn driver blade
Material and fastener length
too rigorous an application
Low battery charge or damaged battery
Debris in nosepiece
Debris in magazine
Worn magazine
Worn or damaged pusher spring
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FIX
Charge or replace battery
See authorized service center
Unlock contact trip lock
See authorized service center
Remove battery, wait 3 seconds and reinsert
See authorized service center
Normal operation; release trigger or contact trip and redepress
See instruction manual
See authorized service center
See authorized service center (part # 392198-00)
Unlock contact trip lock
See authorized service center
Charge or replace battery
Remove the battery, clear the jammed fastener, (push driver blade
back up manually if necessary) and reinsert battery pack
See authorized service center
See authorized service center
Replace return system; see authorized service center (part # 393217-00)
Clean nosepiece
Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized service center (part # 621454-00)
Charge or replace battery
Rotate depth adjustment wheel to a deeper setting
See instruction manual
Choose appropriate material or fastener length
Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized service center (part # 621454-00)
Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized service center (part # 621454-00)
Load fasteners into magazine
Use only recommended fasteners
Clean nosepiece
Clean magazine
Replace magazine; see authorized service center
Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized service center (part # 621454-00)
Replace spring; see authorized service center (part # 392195-00)
Use only recommended fasteners
Replace driver/return assembly; see authorized service center (part # 621454-00)
Material or fastener length inappropriate
Charge or replace battery
Clean nosepiece
Clean magazine
Replace magazine; see authorized service center
Replace spring; see authorized service center (part # 392195-00)