DeWalt DWF83PT Instruction Manual page 6

• Be aware that when the tool is being
utilized at pressures on the high end
of its operating range, nails can be
driven completely through thin or
very soft work material. Make sure
the pressure in the compressor is set so
that nails are set into the material and not
pushed completely through. (Fig. P)
• Keep hands and body parts clear of
immediate work area. Hold workpiece
with clamps when necessary to keep
hands and body out of potential harm. Be
sure the workpiece is properly secured
before pressing the nailer against the
material. The contact trip may cause
the work material to shift unexpectedly.
(Fig. Q)
• Do not use tool in the presence of
flammable dust, gases or fumes. The
tool may produce a spark that could
ignite gases causing a fire. Driving a nail
into another nail may also cause a spark.
(Fig. R)
• Keep face and body parts away from
back of the tool cap when working
in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can
result in impact to the body, especially
when nailing into hard or dense material.
(Fig. S)
• Grip tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool to
recoil away from work surface as fastener is driven. In
"Contact Actuation Mode" if contact trip is allowed to recontact
FIG. Q work surface before trigger is released an unwanted fastener will
be fired.
• Choice of triggering method is important. Check the manual
for triggering options. Always select the trigger method that is
appropriate to the fastener application and the training of the
operator.
CONTACT ACTION TRIGGER
• When using the contact action
Fig. R
FIG. S
• When "contact" actuating the framing nailer, always
SEQUENTIAL ACTION TRIGGER
• When using the sequential action
• Do not drive nails blindly into walls,
floors or other work areas. Fasteners
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trigger, be careful of unin tentional
double fires resulting from tool
recoil. Unwanted fasteners may be
driven if the contact trip is allowed to
accidentally re-contact the work surface.
(Fig. T)
TO AVOID DOUBLE FIRES:
• Do not engage the tool against the work surface with a
strong force.
• Allow the tool to recoil fully after each actuation.
• Use sequential action trigger.
keep tool under control. Inaccurate placement of tool can
result in misdirected discharge of a fastener.
trigger, do not actuate the tool
unless the tool is placed firmly
against the workpiece.
FIG. T
FIG. U