DeWalt XR Li-ION DCN690-XE Instruction Manual page 16

1. Turn the nailer upside down.
2. Slide the spring-loaded pusher latch (H) to the base of the magazine to lock it
into place.
3. Drop nail strips into the loading slot of the magazine, making sure the nail heads
align correctly with the slot opening. (Refer to Nail Specifications to determine
compatible size.)
4. Keeping fingers clear of the track, close the magazine by releasing the pusher
latch. Carefully allow the latch to slide forward and engage the nail strip.
Unloading The Tool
WARNING: The trigger lock-off should always be locked off whenever any
adjustments are made or when tool is not in use.
1. Slide the spring-loaded pusher latch to the base of the magazine to lock it into
place.
2. Tip the tool up until the fastener strip slides freely out of the magazine.
3. With battery removed, check the nosepiece to verify there are no nails remaining.
NOTE: The tool is equipped with a magnet in the nose area for improved tool
performance. When unloading, always verify that the small sticks of nails are not held
to the magnetized nose piece.
Adjusting Depth (Fig. 10)
The depth that the nail is driven can be adjusted using the depth adjustment wheel
(C) on the nose 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.
• Always point the nose of the
nailer away from you.
• Avoid contact with trigger during
adjustments.
1. To drive the nail shallower, rotate the depth adjustment wheel (C) to the left,
toward the shallow nail icon.
FIG. 10
C
2. To sink a nail deeper, rotate the depth adjustment wheel (C) to the right, toward
the deeper nail icon.
Non-Mar Tip (Fig. 11)
When using this tool on materials that you do not want to
mark, such as wood cladding, use the plastic non-mar
tip (M) over the contact trip (F).
Low Battery & Jam/Stall Indicator Light
(Fig. 1)
There is an LED indicator light located on the back of the
tool just below the back cap.
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FIG. 11
F
M
LOW BATTERY
Replace battery with a
charged pack.
HOT PACK
Let the battery cool or replace
it with a cool pack.
JAM/STALL CONDITION
Rotate the stall release lever
to release.
Refer to Stall Release.
HOT TOOL
Let the tool cool down before
continuing use.