DeWalt DCN701 Manual page 13

from right- or left-hand usage simply remove the screw and
install the utility hook on the opposite side.
3. Load staples and replace battery pack .
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

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.

WARNING: Read the section titled stapler safety
Warnings at the beginning of this manual. Always wear
eye and ear protection when operating this tool. Keep the
stapler pointed away from yourself and others. For safe
operation, complete the following procedures and checks
before each use of the stapler.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
disconnect battery pack from tool before performing
maintenance, clearing a jammed staple, leaving work
area, moving tool to another location or handing the tool
to another person.

WARNING: NEVER use a tool that has the contact trip
restrained in the up position.

WARNING: NEVER use a tool that has damaged parts.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the handle
shown in Fig. D.
Preparing the Tool (Fig. A)
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.
nOTE: The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Follow instructions outlined (refer to Charging a Battery).
1. Read the Stapler Safety Warnings section of this manual.
2. Wear eye and ear protection.
3. Remove battery from tool.
4. Ensure magazine 6 is empty of all staples.
5. Check for smooth and proper operation of cable alignment
guide 3 , wire indicator
not use tool if either assembly is not functioning properly.
nEVER use a tool that has the contact trip restrained in the
actuated position.
4 and pusher assemblies. Do
6. Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others.
7. Insert fully charged battery pack.
NOTICE: Do not store tool with battery pack installed. To
prevent damage to the pack and to ensure best battery
life, store battery packs out of the tool or charger in a cool,
dry location.
Loading the Tool (Fig. E)

WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself
and others.

WARNING: Never load staples with the contact trip or
trigger activated.

WARNING: Always remove battery pack before loading or
unloading staples.

CAUTION: Keep fingers clear of pusher latch track to
prevent injury.

WARNING: This stapler requires the use of
D WALT staples.
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1. Depress magazine release button
core and pusher
2. Drop staple strips into the loading slot of the magazine
making sure the staple heads align correctly with the
slot opening. (Refer to Technical Data to determine
compatible size.)
3. Keeping fingers clear of the track, close the magazine by
releasing the pusher latch. Carefully allow the latch to slide
forward and engage the staple strip.
nOTE: Do not slam magazine core assembly into magazine
or you could damage staples.
Unloading the Tool

WARNING: Always remove battery pack before loading or
unloading staples.
1. Depress magazine release button
core and pusher
2. Tip the tool right side up until the staple strips fall freely out
as
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of the magazine.
3. Close the magazine by sliding the magazine core back into
the magazine fully until it latches. Do not slam magazine
core into the magazine.
Headlight/LED Worklight (Fig. F)
There is a headlight/LED worklight
unit. The headlight turns on upon battery insertion, activation
of the trigger, or depressing the contact trip. The light will
automatically shut off after 20 seconds unless tool remains
in use.
nOTE: The headlight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
lOW BATTERY inDiCATOR: The headlight will flash four
consecutive times and then shut down to indicate low battery.
Actuating the Tool (Fig. G)

WARNING: Always turn off power to circuit before
attempting to staple wires. Do not staple "live" wires.
and slide the magazine
7
8 out until it reaches the end of its travel.
and slide the magazine
7
8 out until it reaches the end of its travel.
located at the front of the
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