DeWalt XR DCGG581 Original Instructions Manual page 12

Cordless grease gun
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge, which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button 
 31 
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate, designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end‑user application.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments, accessories or when filling
with grease. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
LED Worklight (Fig. C, D)

CAUTION: Do not stare into the LED. Serious eye injury
could result.
When the tool is activated by pressing the trigger switch 
LED worklight 
 4 
will automatically turn on. The LED worklight will
turn off 60 seconds after the trigger switch has been released.
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WALT batteries and chargers.
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 15 
is fully charged.
 16 
and firmly pull the
 1 
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A, D)
Lock-Off Button and Trigger Switch
Your grease gun is equipped with a lock‑off button 
The lock‑off button  
end to indicate if the trigger switch is locked or unlocked.
1. To lock the trigger switch 
the locked icon end as shown in Fig. D.
nOTE: Always lock the trigger switch 
storing the tool to eliminate unintentional starting.
2. To unlock the trigger switch 
from the unlocked icon end as shown in Fig. D.
3. Squeeze the trigger switch 
4. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.
nOTE: The variable speed trigger switch will give you added
versatility. The further the trigger is depressed the higher the
output of grease.

WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the switch
in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any
other means.
Pressure Relief Valve (Fig. E)
The pressure relief valve 
pressure above 10,000 PSI (690 bar). Grease coming out of the
pressure relief valve indicates a clog in the fitting, line or bearing.
Any of these conditions must be corrected before proceeding.

WARNING: The grease gun may generate high
pressure. Do not remove or tamper with the pressure
relief valve. Serious injury may occur.
Installing a Grease Cartridge (Fig. A, F)
1. Pull the grease tube handle 
secure the grease tube rod 
moving the rod to the side. Ensure the rod is placed securely
in the slot to prevent it from disengaging.
2. Unscrew the grease tube assembly 
3. Remove the plastic cap from the grease cartridge, then
insert the cartridge, open end first, into the grease tube 
4. Remove the seal from the other end of the grease cartridge.
5. Thread the grease tube assembly 
gun and screw it in securely.
6. Release the grease tube rod 
and slowly press it back into the tube.
7. Use the purge valve (
be trapped in the cartridge. Refer to Purging Air Pockets.
iMPORTAnT: The grease gun will lose its prime if there are air
pockets in the lubricant.
Removing Empty Grease Cartridge (Fig. A, F)
1. Pull the grease tube handle 
secure the grease tube rod 
moving the rod to the side. Ensure the rod is placed securely
in the slot to prevent it from disengaging.
, the
 2 
has a locked or unlocked icon at either
 1 
, press the lock‑off button from
 1 
when carrying or
 1 
, press the lock‑off button 
 1 
to turn the motor ON.
 23 
is set at the factory to relieve
 11 
out as far as it will go, then
 12 
into the retaining slot 
 13 
from the grease gun.
 13 
back into the grease
 12 
from the retaining slot 
 24 
, Fig. E) to bleed off any air that may
 11 
out as far as it will go, then
 12 
into the retaining slot 
.
 2 
 2 
 14 
by
 9 
.
 14 
 14 
by

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