DeWalt DCN692 Instruction Manual page 16

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Rotating Rafter/Belt Hook (Fig. 6)
The rafter/belt hook (J) and can be easily positioned
to the left or right of the tool to accommodate left-
or right-handed users.
If use of the hook is not desired at all, it can be
rotated to the front or back of the handle base.
Loading the Tool (Fig. 4)
WARNING: Always lock tool off and
disconnect battery pack before loading
and unloading fasteners.
1. Slide the spring-loaded pusher latch (H) to the
base of the magazine to lock it into place.
2. Select an appropriate collated nail stick. (Refer
to Technical Data.) D
recommend that you use D
fix nails.
WARNING: Since accessories, other
than those offered by D
been tested with this product, use of
such accessories with this tool could be
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3. Insert collated nail stick into the loading slot on
side of the magazine. Be sure the fasteners ride
on their heads in the nail channel.
4. Close the magazine by releasing the pusher
latch. Carefully allow the latch to slide forward
and engage the nail strip.
Dry Fire Lock out
The nailer is equipped with a dry fire lock out
which restricts the tool from actuating when the
magazine is nearly empty. When approximately 7 to
9 nails remain in the magazine, the tool dry fire lock
actuates. Refer to Loading the Tool to reload a
stick of collated nails.
NOTE: If heavy force is placed on the tool it is
possible to override the lock out. This protects the
tool from potential damage if dropped.
Adjusting the Driving Depth (Fig. 5)
The nail driving depth can be adjusted using the
depth adjustment wheel.
1. To drive the nail shallower, rotate the depth
adjustment wheel (D) to the left, toward the
shallow nail icon.
2. To sink a nail deeper, rotate the depth
adjustment wheel (D) to the right, toward the
deeper nail icon.
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Selecting the Mode (Fig. 1)
DCN692
To select sequential action mode, slide the mode
selector switch (I) to display the single nail icon (
To select contact trip mode (also known as
bump mode), slide the mode selector switch (I) to
display the three nail icon (
NOTE: Maximum power for driving long nails is
achieved in sequential mode, so limit use of bump
mode when driving longer nails.
DCN695
To select standard sequential mode, slide the mode
selector switch (I) to display the single arrow ( )
icon.
To select RapidCycle sequential action mode, slide
the mode selector switch (I) to display the double
arrow ( ) icon.
NOTE: Battery life in RapidCycle sequential mode
will be shorter than in standard sequential mode.
Leaving the tool in standard sequential will give
maximum battery life.
Speed Selection (Fig. 1)
This nailer is equipped with a dual speed selection
switch (N) located on the foot.
• For shorter nails, select speed 1 by setting the
switch to the left most position.
• For longer nails and more rigorous applications,
select speed 2 by setting the switch to the right
most position.
In the event that nails are not driving to depth in
speed setting 1, you may have to switch to speed
setting 2 for additional driving power.
NOTICE: Firing nails under 71 mm in
length using speed setting 2 will cause
excessive wear to your tool and may
result in early failures.
Speed
Benefit
Setting
Power to drive
2
longer nails
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Typical
Application Nail
Length
Stud Work
Noggings
71 –
Joists
90 mm
Timber
framing