Tool Specifications; Nail Specifications; Operation - DeWalt DWF83PT Instruction Manual

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
COMPONENTS (FIG. 1)
A. Trigger
B. Exhaust
C. Rafter hook

Tool Specifications

MODEL DWF83PL
HEIGHT 12.5"
(317.5 mm)
WIDTH 4.95"
(125.7 mm)
LENGTH 21.5"
(546.1 mm)
WEIGHT 8.0 lb
(3.63 kg)
NOSE TO WALL
2.5"
DISTANCE (64 mm)
RECOMMENDED 70 - 120 psig 70 - 120 psig 70 - 120 psig
OPERATING
PRESSURE
AIR 6.1 cfm
CONSUMPTION @ 80 psi
PER 100 CYCLES
LOADING 2 sticks (25
CAPACITY
nails/stick) of
12D148 ring
D. Contact trip
E. Pusher
F. Magazine
DWF83PT DWF83WW
12.75" 12.75
(323.85 mm) (323.85 mm)
4.95" 4.95
(125.7 mm) (125.7 mm)
19.7" (500 20.5
mm) (520.7 mm)
8.1 lb 8.2
(3.67 kg) (3.72 kg)
2.5" 2.5"
(64 mm) (64 mm)
6.1 cfm 6.1 cfm
@ 80 psi @ 80 psi
2 sticks (37 4 sticks (25
nails/stick) of nails/stick) of
12D131 ring 12D131 ring

Nail Specifications

NOTE: Use only D WALT approved fasteners.
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MODEL DWF83PL
NAIL LENGTHS
2" - 3-1/4"
(50 mm -
83 mm)
SHANK .113" - .148"
DIAMETERS (2.8 mm -
3.7 mm)
FASTENER 21° Plastic
COLLATION collated
NAIL TYPE 21° round
head

OPERATION

Preparing the Tool (Fig. 2, 3)
WARNING: Read the section titled Important Safety Instructions
at the beginning of this manual. Always wear eye and ear protection
when operating this tool. Keep the nailer pointed away from yourself
and others. For safe operation, complete the following procedures
and checks before each use of the nailer.
1. Before you use the nailer, be sure that the compressor tanks
have been properly drained.
2. Lubricate the tool following these directions:
a. Use D WALT pneumatic tool oil or a non-detergent S.A.E. 20
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weight oil. DO NOT use detergent oil or additives as they will
damage o-rings and rubber parts.
b. Use a filter-regulator-lubricator in the air line between the
compressor and the tool when possible.
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DWF83PT DWF83WW
2" - 3-1/4" 2" - 3-1/4"
(50 mm - (50 mm -
83 mm) 83 mm)
.113" - .131" .113" - .131"
(2.8 mm - (2.8 mm -
3.3 mm) 3.3 mm)
30° - 34° 28° wire
Paper tape collated
30° clipped 28° notched
head/ 30° full head/28° full
head head