Cold Weather Operation; Hot Weather Operation; Maintenance - DeWalt DCN681N Original Instructions Manual

2. Insert fasteners into the side of magazine; fasteners should
be loaded with head against back of magazine.
3. Close sliding magazine until magazine latch clips snuggly."
Unloading the Tool (Fig. F)

WARNING: The trigger lock‑off should always be locked
off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is
not in use.
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1. Press magazine latch
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magazine fully.
2. Tip the tool up until the staples slide freely out of the side of
the magazine.
3. Check to ensure no loose staples remain inside magazine.
4. Close sliding magazine fully.
Dryfire Lock Out feature (Fig. A)
Tool is equipped with a dryfire lock out feature to prevent tool
from cycling when there are no fasteners loaded. When no
fasteners are visible in the Fastener Window
running low on fasteners. If this happens, the tool will be locked
out and will not actuate until more staples are loaded. (Refer to
Loading the Tool)
Adjusting Depth (Fig. G)
The depth that the fastener is driven can be adjusted using the
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depth adjustment wheel

WARNING: To reduce risk of serious injury from
accidental actuation when attempting to adjust
depth, ALWAYS:
• Remove battery pack.
• Engage trigger lock‑off.
• Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments.
1. To drive the staple shallower
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adjustment wheel away from the nose of the stapler.
2. To sink a staple deeper
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wheel toward the nose of the stapler.
Headlights (Fig. H)
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There is a headlight located on each side of the stapler.
Headlights turn on upon battery insertion, activation of
the trigger, or depressing the contact trip. The lights will
automatically shut off after 20 seconds unless tool remains
in use.
nOTE: These headlights are for lighting the immediate work
surface and are not intended to be used as flashlights.
low battery indicator: The left‑side headlight will flash four
consecutive times and then shut down to indicate low battery.
Jammed staple indicator: The right‑side headlight will flash
continually if a staple becomes jammed in the nosepiece
(see Clearing a Jammed Staple).
Clearing a Jammed Staple (Fig. A, I)
If a staple becomes jammed in the nosepiece, keep the tool
pointed away from you and follow these instructions to clear:
1. Remove battery pack from tool and engage the trigger
lock‑off.
and open sliding
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, the tool is
on the side of the tool.
, rotate the depth
, rotate the depth adjustment
2. Press the magazine latch
loaded staples.
3. Visually check inside magazine for any jammed staples.
4. Remove bent staple, using pliers if necessary.
5. If driver blade is in the down position, cycle the stall release
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lever using enough force to fully slide it to the other end
of the slot in the housings.
6. Reinsert battery pack.
nOTE: The tool will disable itself and not reset until the
battery pack has been removed and reinserted.
7. Reinsert staples into magazine (see Loading the Tool)

Cold Weather Operation

When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
1. Keep tool as warm as possible prior to use.
2. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap timber 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

Your power tool has been designed to operate 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 tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
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Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
D
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the 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.
English
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and remove any
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