DeWalt DCN701 Manual page 14

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WARNING: Always assume that the tool contains staples.
Careless handling of the stapler can result in unexpected
firing of staples and personal injury. Do not point the tool
towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering
could discharge a staple causing an injury. No horseplay!
Work Safe! Respect the tool as a working implement.

WARNING: Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is
placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in
contact with the workpiece, the staple may be deflected
away from your target.
There is no need for depth adjustment.
1. Load unit with staples.
2. Place battery into tool.
3. Locate cable alignment guide
wire you wish to staple so that the wire is centered as much
as possible between the 2 prongs of the cable guide.

WARNING: Staples must be driven straight into the
material. Do not tilt stapler while driving staples. Refer to
Figure G. Staple retention values improve when tool is fired
perpendicular to the material.
4. Push tool against cable firmly to depress cable alignment
guide 3 all the way as well as wire indicator
trigger and a staple will be fired.
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5. Check wire for damage after each shot.
nOTE: When fastening into certain wood materials, additional
force applied towards the wood may be needed to properly
seat the staple.

WARNING: Use caution in locating stapler over cable or
wire to prevent the staple from piercing the cable jacket or
insulation. After firing each staple, visually inspect driven
staple to make sure wire insulation was not damaged. If
damaged replace wire.
Clearing a Jammed Staple (Fig. A, H)

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 latch
pusher 8 out until it reaches the 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.
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3 directly over the cable or
4 , pull
from tool.
and slide the magazine core and
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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
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

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.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHART
ACTION Clean magazine, pusher, and contact
trip 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.
Tighten loose screws using the appropriate hex
HOW
wrench or screwdriver.
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 centre for a
thorough cleaning and inspection.