Hot Weather Operation; Maintenance; Cold Weather Operation - DeWalt DCN701 Instruction Manual

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Ul® Approved Romex® Cable
Combinations
(nM sheathed Cable)
Cable Gauge Single Cable
14-2 X
14-3 X
12-2 X
12-3 X
10-2 X
10-3 X
Clearing a Jammed Staple (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, disconnect battery pack from tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
servicing, or moving the tool. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of firing the tool accidentally.
1. Remove battery pack
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2. Depress magazine release button
magazine core and pusher
end of its travel.
3. Tip the tool right side up until any loose staple strips
fall freely out of the magazine. Any jammed staples can
then be removed.
4. Refill magazine with new staples.

Cold Weather Operation

When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
1. Keep tool as warm as possible prior to use.
2. Actuate the tool a few times into scrap lumber over a
piece of scrap cable before using.

Hot Weather Operation

Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out of
direct sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate bumpers
and other rubber parts resulting in increased maintenance.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery
pack before loading staples, making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories. An accidental actuation can
cause injury.
12
Double Stacked Cable
X
X
Any Combination:
X
14-2 or 14-3 or 12-2
X
or 12-3 or 10-2
X
from tool.
7 and slide the
8 out until it reaches the
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHART
ACTION Clean magazine, pusher, and wire
indicator mechanism.
WHY Permits smooth operation of magazine,
reduces wear, and prevents jams.
HOW Blowing off the tool with compressed air is
the most effective way to clean the tool. The
use of oils, lubricants periodically or solvents
is not recommended as they tend to attract
debris and/or damage the plastic parts of
the tool.
ACTION Before each use, check to ensure all screws
and staples are tight and undamaged.
WHY Prevents jams and premature failure of
tool parts.
HOW Tighten loose screws using the appropriate
hex wrench or screwdriver.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this.

WARNING: NEVER use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
Lubrication
NOTICE: 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.
D WALT tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are
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ready for use. However, it is recommended that, once a year,
you take or send the tool to a certified service center for a
thorough cleaning and inspection.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by D WALT, have not been tested with this
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product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact D WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701
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WALT
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