Preparing The Tool - DeWalt DC608-XE Instruction Manual

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 fasteners to avoid
accidental firing. NEVER carry tool with finger on trigger. In bump mode tool will fire a
fastener if safety is bumped while trigger is depressed.
Sequential action
DC609-XE AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY
Use sequential action for intermittent nailing where very careful and accurate placement
and depth control is desired.
To operate the nailer in sequential action mode:
1. Flip the switch located on the body of the tool just
between the trigger and magazine to the left, as shown
in Figure 6.
2. Fully depress nosepiece against the work surface
(motor will start).
3. Pull trigger (nail will drive into work surface).
4. Release trigger.
5. Lift nosepiece off work surface.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for next application.
CAUTION: 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.
Bump action
NOT AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Bump action is intended for rapid nailing on flat, stationary
surfaces.
When using bump action, two methods are available: place
actuation and bump actuation.
Flip the switch located on the body of the tool just between
the trigger and magazine to the right as shown in Figure 7.
To operate the tool using the PLACE ACTUATION method:
WARNING: A nail will fire each time the trigger is depressed as long as the contact
trip remains depressed.
1. Depress the contact trip against the work surface.
2. Depress the 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 fire a nail every time the contact trip is depressed. This
FIG. 6
allows the user to drive multiple nails in sequence.
CAUTION: Do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use. Keep the contact
trip lock-off engaged in the locked position when the tool is not in use.

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 To Install Battery Pack into
Charger).
1. Read the Safety Instruction section of this manual.
2. Wear eye and ear protection.
3. Remove battery from tool.
4. Ensure magazine is empty of all fasteners.
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FIG. 7