DeWalt XR LI-ION DCN680 Manual

DeWalt XR LI-ION DCN680 Manual

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DeWalt XR LI-ION DCN680 Manual

Technical Data



Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this manual, including the battery and charger sections provided in an original tool manual or the separate Batteries and Chargers manual. Manuals can be obtained by contacting Customer Service (refer to the back page of this manual).

DCN680
Voltage VDC 18
Type 1/10
Battery type Li-Ion
Actuating mode Sequential / Bump
Fasteners
length mm 15-54
shank diameter mm 1.25
angle
Weight (without battery pack) kg 2.4

Noise values and/or vibration values (triax vector sum) according to EN60745-2-16:

LPA (emission sound pressure level) dB(A) 84
LWA (sound power level) dB(A) 95
K (uncertainty for the given sound level) dB(A) 3
Vibration emission value ah = m/s2 2,5
Uncertainty K = m/s2 1,5

The vibration and/or noise emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.


The declared vibration and/or noise emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration and/or noise emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and/or noise should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and/or noise such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm (relevant for vibration), organisation of work patterns.

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
shock hazard DeNOTEs risk of electric shock.
burn hazard DeNOTEs risk of fire.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS


Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

*Date code 201811475B or later
**Date code 201536 or later

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

  1. Work Area Safety
    1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
    2. DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
    3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
  2. Electrical Safety
    1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. DO NOT use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
    2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
    3. DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
    4. DO NOT abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
    5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
    6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
  3. Personal Safety
    1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. DO NOT use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
    2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
    3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
    4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
    5. DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
    6. Dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
    7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
    8. DO NOT let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
  4. Power Tool Use and Care
    1. DO NOT force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
    2. DO NOT use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
    3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
    4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and DO NOT allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
    5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
    6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
    7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
    8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces DO NOT allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
  5. Battery Tool Use and Care
    1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
    2. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
    3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
    4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
    5. DO NOT use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
    6. DO NOT expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
    7. Follow all charging instructions and DO NOT charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
  6. Service
    1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
    2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Nailer Safety Warnings

  • Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the nailer can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.
  • DO NOT point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge a fastener causing an injury.
  • 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 fastener may be deflected away from your target.
  • Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the nailer may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in.
  • Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. The mechanism may be under compression and the fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a jammed condition.
  • DO NOT use this nailer for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.

Additional Nailer Safety Warnings


When using any nailer, all safety precautions, as outlined below, should be followed to avoid the risk of death or serious injury. Read and understand all instructions before operating the tool.

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.

if the tool has been dropped or you suspect tool damage perform tool operation check as defined in the Mode selection section of the manual. If it doesn't perform according to the manual, stop using the tool and have it serviced at an authorised DeWALT service centre.

  • Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where driven fastners may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
  • Always wear appropriate personal hearing and other protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
  • Disconnect battery pack from the tool when not in use. Always remove battery pack and remove fasteners from magazine before leaving the area or passing the tool to another operator. DO NOT carry tool to another work area in which changing location involves the use of scaffoldings, stairs, ladders, and the like, with battery pack connected. DO NOT make adjustments, perform maintenance or clear jammed fasteners while battery is in place.
  • DO NOT remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger, trigger lock-off, or contact trip to become inoperable. DO NOT tape or tie trigger or contact trip in the on position. DO NOT remove spring from contact trip. Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger and contact trip. Uncontrolled discharge could result.
  • Inspect tool before use. DO NOT operate a tool if any portion of the tool, trigger, trigger lock-off, or contact trip is inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly. Damaged parts or missing parts should be repaired or replaced before use. Refer to Maintenance.
  • DO NOT alter or modify the tool in any way.
  • Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
  • DO NOT point the tool at co-workers or yourself at any time. No horseplay! Work safe! Respect the tool as a working implement.
  • DO NOT carry the tool from place to place holding the trigger. Accidental discharge could result.
  • Always use trigger lock-off when tool is not in immediate use. Using the trigger lock-off will prevent accidental discharge.
  • DO NOT overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may cause personal injury.
  • Use the tool only for its intended use. DO NOT discharge fasteners into open air, concrete, stone, extremely hard woods, knots or any material too hard for the fastener to penetrate. DO NOT use the body of the tool or top cap as a hammer. Discharged fasteners may follow an unexpected path and cause injury.
  • Always keep fingers clear of contact trip to prevent injury from inadvertent release of the pusher.
  • Always operate the tool in a clean, lighted area. Be sure the work surface is clear of any debris and be careful not to lose footing when working in elevated environments such as rooftops.
  • DO NOT drive fasteners near edge of material. The workpiece may split causing the fastener to ricochet, injuring you or a co-worker. Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of the wood (shiner), causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work material. Drive the chisel point of the nail perpendicular to the grain to reduce risk of injury.
  • DO NOT drive nails onto the heads of other fasteners or with the tool at too steep an angle. Personal injury from strong recoil, jammed fasteners, or ricocheted nails may result.
  • Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work area. Hold workpiece with clamps when necessary to keep hands and body out of potential harm. Be sure the workpiece is properly secured before pressing the nailer against the material. The contact trip may cause the work material to shift unexpectedly.
  • DO NOT use tool in the presence of flammable dust, gases or fumes. The tool may produce a spark that could ignite gases causing a fire. Driving a nail into another nail may also cause a spark.
  • Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body, especially when nailing into hard or dense material.
  • Grip tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool to recoil away from work surface as fastener is driven. In Bump mode if contact trip is allowed to recontact work surface before trigger is released an unwanted fastener will be driven.
  • Choice of triggering method is important. Check the manual for triggering options.

Sequential/Bump Selector Switch
Sequential Action

  • When using the tool in sequential mode, DO NOT actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece.

Bump Action

  • When using the tool in bump action, be careful of unin tentional double fires resulting from tool recoil. Unwanted fasteners may be driven if the contact trip is allowed to accidentally re-contact the work surface.
  • When "bump" actuating the finish nailer, always keep tool in control. Inaccurate placement of tool can result in misdirected discharge of a fastener.
  • To Avoid Double Fires:
    • DO NOT engage the tool against the work surface with a strong force.
    • Allow the tool to recoil fully after each actuation.
    • Use tool in sequential mode.
  • DO NOT drive nails onto the heads of other fasteners. Strong recoil, jammed fasteners, or ricocheted nails may result.
  • Be aware of material thickness when using nailer. A protruding nail may cause injury.
  • Depth adjustment: To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth, ALWAYS;
    • Remove battery pack.
    • Engage trigger lock.
    • Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments
  • DO NOT drive nails blindly into walls, floors or other work areas. Fasteners driven into live electrical wires, plumbing, or other types of obstructions can result in injury.
  • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These are:

  • Impairment of hearing.
  • Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
  • Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot during operation.
  • Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.

Battery Type
The DCN680 operates on an 18 volt battery pack.
DCB127, DCB181, DCB182, DCB183, DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185, DCB187, DCB189, DCB546, DCB547, DCB548. Refer to Technical Data for more information.

Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Nailer
3 N on-mar tips
1 Charger
1 Li-Ion battery pack (C1, D1, L1, M1, P1, S1, T1, X1, Y1 models)
2 Li-Ion battery packs (C2, D2, L2, M2, P2, S2, T2, X2, Y2 models)
3 Li-Ion battery packs (C3, D3, L3, M3, P3, S3, T3, X3, Y3 models)
1 Instruction manual

  • Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred during transport.
  • Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to operation.

NOTE: N and NT versions are not supplied with batteries or a charger.

Markings on Tool

The following pictograms are shown on the tool:

Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
DO NOT operate tool on scaffoldings, ladders.
Length of nails.
Nail gauge.
Magazine capacity.
Tool voltage.
Magazine angle: 0˚.

Date Code Position (Fig. B)
The date code , which also includes the year of manufacture, is printed on the tool foot between the face of the battery and the nailer.
Example:
2024 XX XX Year of Manufacture
Date Code Position

Description

(Fig. A)

Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
Description

  1. Trigger
  2. Trigger lock-off
  3. Depth adjustment wheel
  4. Headlights/low battery/ stall indicator
  5. Jam clearing latch
  6. Contact trip
  7. Sliding magazine
  8. Bump/sequential selector switch
  1. Reversible belt hook
  2. No-mar pad
  3. No-mar pad storage
  4. Stall release lever
  5. Nail depth indicator
  6. Battery
  7. Battery release button
  8. Magazine latch
  9. Low nail indicator
  10. Belt hook screw

Intended Use
Your cordless finish nailer has been designed for driving nails into wooden workpieces.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Your cordless finish nailer is a professional power tool.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

  • Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
  • 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


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.

Use only DeWALT battery packs and chargers.

Belt Hook (Fig. A)
The cordless nailers include an integrated belt hook and can be attached to either side of the tool to accommodate left- or right-handed users.
If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.

To Remove Belt Hook

  1. Remove battery pack from tool.
  2. To switch the tool from right- to left-hand usage simply remove the screw from the opposite side of the tool and reassemble on the other side.
  3. Replace battery pack.


Remove nails from magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this tool. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully charged.

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 release button and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle.
  2. Insert battery pack into the charger.

Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which 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. 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.

OPERATION

Instructions for Use

Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.

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.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. C)

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

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 main handle as shown.

Mode Selection
The finish nailer is capable of firing nails using bump actuation or sequential actuation. Before operating this tool, look at the selector switch to determine the actuation mode. Read all instructions before selecting actuation mode.

Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving nails to avoid accidental fastener discharge. NEVER carry tool with finger on trigger. In bump mode tool will drive a nail if contact trip is bumped while trigger is depressed.

Sequential Action (Fig. D)
Use sequential actuation mode for intermittent nailing where very careful and accurate placement and depth control is desired. The sequential actuation mode provides the maximum delivery of power for driving the longest nails.

To operate the nailer in sequential actuation mode:

  1. Slide the selector switch to expose the single nail icon .
  2. Fully depress nosepiece against the work surface (motor will start).
  3. Pull trigger (nail will drive into work surface).
  4. Release trigger.
  5. Lift nosepiece off work surface.
  6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for next application.

NOTICE: The contact trip needs to be depressed followed by a trigger pull for each nail followed by a release of both the contact trip and trigger after each nail.

Bump Action (Fig. D)
Bump action is intended for rapid nailing on flat, stationary surfaces and typically most effective for applications that require driving shorter nails.
When the tool is set in the bump actuation mode, two methods of tool operation are available: place actuation and bump actuation.
Slide the selector switch to expose the triple nail icon .

To operate the tool using the place actuation method

A nail will be driven each time the trigger is depressed as long as the contact trip remains depressed.

  1. Depress the contact trip against the work surface.
  2. Depress the trigger.

To operate the tool using the bump actuation method:

  1. Depress the trigger.
  2. Push the contact trip against the work surface. As long as the trigger is depressed, the tool will drive a nail every time the contact trip is depressed. This allows the user to drive multiple nails in sequence.

    DO NOT keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use. Keep the trigger lock-off in the locked position when the tool is not in use.

    When the tool's motor is running, pulling the trigger or depressing the contact trip will cause a nail to be driven.

Preparing the Tool

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 (see Charging a Battery).

  • Read the Safety Instruction section of this manual.
  • Wear eye and ear protection.
  • Ensure magazine is empty of all fasteners.
  • Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip and pusher assemblies. DO NOT use tool if either assembly is not functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the contact trip restrained in the actuated position.
  • Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others.
  • Insert fully charged battery pack.

Using the Trigger Lock-off (Fig. E)

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, DO NOT keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use. Keep the trigger lock-off switch LOCKED (Fig. E) when the tool is not in use.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, lock off trigger, disconnect battery pack from tool and remove nails from magazine before making adjustments.
Each DeWALT nailer is equipped with a trigger lock-off which when pushed to the right as shown in Figure E, prevents the tool from firing a nail by locking the trigger and bypassing power to the motor.
When the trigger lock-off is pressed to the left, the tool will be fully operational. The trigger lock-off should always be locked off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in immediate use.
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. F)

Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. Serious personal injury may result.

Never load nails with the contact trip or trigger activated. Personal injury may result.

Always remove battery pack before loading or unloading nails. Serious personal injury may result.

Load and Draw Method (Fig. A, F)

  1. Press magazine latch and open sliding magazine fully.
  2. Insert fasteners into the side of magazine; fasteners should be loaded with chisel tip against front of magazine.
  3. Close sliding magazine until the magazine latch clips snuggly.

Unloading The Tool

The trigger lock-off should always be locked off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in use.

  1. Press magazine latch and open sliding magazine fully.
  2. Tip the tool up until the nails slide freely out of the side of the magazine. Close sliding magazine fully.
  3. Open the jam clear door on the nosepiece to verify there are no nails remaining.

Dryfire Lock Out Feature (Fig. A)
Your nailer is equipped with a dryfire lock out feature to prevent it from cycling when there are no fasteners loaded. When the low nail indicator is visible, the tool is running low on fasteners. When this happens, the tool will be locked out and will not actuate until more nails are loaded. (Refer to Loading the Tool.)

Adjusting Depth (Fig. G)
The depth that the fastener is driven can be adjusted using the depth adjustment wheel on the side of the tool.

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 nail shallower , rotate the depth adjustment wheel away from the nose of the nailer.
  2. To sink a nail deeper , rotate the depth adjustment wheel toward the nose of the nailer.

Headlights (Fig. H)
There is a headlight located on each side of the nailer. 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 nail indicator: The right-side headlight will flash continually if a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece (see Clearing a Stall or Jammed Nail).

Clearing a Stall or Jammed Nail (Fig. A, F, I)
If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece or the tool stalls, the right-hand headlight will blink continuously. Keep the tool pointed away from you and follow these instructions to clear:
Clearing a Stall or Jammed Nail

  1. Remove battery pack from tool and engage the trigger lock-off.
  2. Press the magazine latch and remove any loaded nails.
  3. Lift the jam clear latch then pull up to open the nosepiece door.
  4. Remove bent nail, using pliers if necessary.
  5. If driver blade is in the down position, cycle the stall release lever using enough force to fully slide it to the other end of the slot in the housings.
  6. Close the nosepiece door and engage the latch pin under the two arms on the nosepiece. Push latch until it locks in place.
  7. Reinsert battery pack.
    NOTE: The tool will disable itself and not reset until the battery pack has been removed and reinserted.
  8. Reinsert nails into magazine (see Loading the Tool).
    NOTE: Should nails continue to jam frequently in nosepiece, have tool serviced by an authorised DeWALT service centre.

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 DeWALT 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.

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.


Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.


Cleaning

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.

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.

Optional Accessories

Since accessories, other than those offered by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the appropriate accessories.

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