INSTRUCTION MANUAL DC608-XE DC609-XE (Sequential Fire Action only) 18 GAUGE CORDLESS NAILER
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. Trigger Contact trip lock-off Depth adjustment wheel Headlights/low battery/jam indicator Jam clearing latch Contact trip Magazine Pusher latch Reversible suspension hook Low nail indicator Fig. 1 E D C F J G B A I H NOTE: DC609-XE (Australia and New Zealand) The bump feed on this model has been defeated. This tool will only fire in sequential mode.
WORK AREA • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • 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. • Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool.
Electrical Safety • Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. TOOL USE AND CARE • Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to a loss of control. • Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
• • • • • • • the employer’s responsibility to enforce the use of FIG. B eye protection equipment by the tool operator and other people in the work area. (Fig. A) 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. (Fig. A) Disconnect battery pack from the tool when not in use.
• 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. (Fig. G) • 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. (Fig.
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs • Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.
NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool. WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap.
• • • • • • • the same amount of work. To use the automatic Tune-Up™, place the battery pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours. The charger will cycle through the following modes. 1. The red light will blink continuously indicating that the 1-hour charge cycle has started. 2. When the 1-hour charge cycle is complete, the light will stay on continuously and will no longer blink. This indicates that the pack is fully charged and can be used at this time. 3.
Indicator Light Operation before use. A battery pack may also slowly lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source. WEAK BATTERY PACKS: Chargers can also detect a weak battery. Such batteries are still usable but should not be expected to perform as much work. In such cases, about 10 seconds after battery insertion, the charger will beep rapidly 8 times to indicate a weak battery condition.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid. WARNING: Shock hazard. Don’t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer. CAUTION: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling. 2.
Before operating this tool, look at the selector switch to determine the actuation mode. Read all instructions before selecting actuation mode. Bump action FIG. 7 NOT AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Bump action is intended for rapid nailing on flat, stationary surfaces. When using bump action, two methods are available: place actuation and bump actuation. Flip the switch located on the body of the tool just between the trigger and magazine to the right as shown in Figure 7.
5. 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. 6. Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others. 7. Insert fully charged battery pack. CAUTION: Keep fingers clear of pusher to prevent injury. CAUTION: The contact trip lock-off should always be locked off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in use. 1.
Headlights (Fig. 10) 8. Reinsert battery pack. NOTE: The tool will disable itself and not reset until the battery pack has been removed and reinserted. 9. Reinsert nails into magazine (see Loading the Tool). 10. Push magazine closed until it locks into position. 11. Disengage contact trip lock-off, allowing the contact trip to move. NOTE: Should nails continue to jam frequently in nosepiece, have tool serviced by an authorized DEWALT service center. FIG.
The DEWALT cordless nailers include an integrated suspension hook (I) 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 SUSPENSION HOOK 1. Remove battery pack from tool. 2. To switch the tool from right- to left-hand usage simply remove the screw and reassemble on the other side. 3. Replace battery pack. CAUTION: When cleaning, use only a damp cloth on plastic parts.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local service center. If you need any assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia or call 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 259 1111. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 259 1111 for a free replacement.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A DEWALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL (AUS) 1800 654 155 OR (NZ) 09 259 1111. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK FROM TOOL BEFORE ALL REPAIRS.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Tool operates, but does not drive the fastener fully Low battery charge or damaged battery Depth adjustment set too shallow Tool not firmly applied to workpiece Material and fastener length too rigorous an application Damaged or worn driver blade tip Damaged or worn driver/return assembly Tool operates, but no fastener driven No fasteners in magazine Wrong size or angle fasteners Debris in nosepiece Debris in magazine Worn magazine Damaged or worn driver blade Jammed faste
DEWALT Battery and Charger Systems Battery Output Nominal Chargers/Charge Time 240 Volts 12 Volts Cat. Number Voltage Amp Hour 97014 98014 DW9106 DW9107 DW9108 DW9115 DW9116 DW9117 DW9118 DE9116 DE9118 DW911 DC011 DW0245 DE2046 DE9000 DW9109 DW0242 DE0240-XJ DW0240 DW9096 DE9095-XJ DE9091-XJ DW9091 DC9071 DE9074-XJ DW9072 DE9071-XJ DW9071 DW9050 DW9063 DW9062 DW9061 DW9048 DW9057 DW9046 DC9096 DC9091 DC9036 24 24 24 18 18 14.4 14.4 12 12 12 12 12 12 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 7.2 7.2 18 14.
