Use and Care Manual

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Speed Selection (Fig. A, H)
This nailer is equipped with a dual speed selection
switch
13
located on thefoot.
• For shorter nails, select speed 1 by setting the switch to
the left mostposition.
• For longer nails and more rigorous applications, select
speed 2 by setting the switch to the right mostposition.
In the event that nails are not driving to depth in speed
setting 1, you may have to switch to speed setting 2 for
additional drivingpower.
Fig. H
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Suggested Speed Settings
Application Typical Nail Length Speed Setting
Framing & Decking 3-1/4" (83 mm) 2
General Framing 3" (77 mm) 2
Sheathing 2-3/8" (60 mm) 2
Fencing 2" (50 mm) 1
Preparing the Tool
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.
NOTE: The battery pack is not fully charged out of the
carton. Follow instructions outlined (refer to Charging
aBattery).
1. Read the Nailer Safety Warnings section of
thismanual.
2. Wear eye and earprotection.
3. Remove battery fromtool.
4. Ensure magazine is empty of allfastners.
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.
Using the Trigger Lock-Off (Fig. I)

WARNING: 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.I)
when the tool is not inuse.

WARNING: 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
2
which when pushed to the right as shown in FigureI,
prevents the tool from firing a nail by locking the trigger and
bypassing power to themotor.
Fig. I
2
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 (Fig.I) 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. J)

WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself
andothers.

WARNING: Never load nails with the contact trip or
triggeractivated.

WARNING: Always remove battery pack before
loading or unloadingnails.

CAUTION: Keep fingers clear of pusher latch track to
preventinjury.

WARNING: The trigger lock-off should always be
engaged whenever any adjustments are made or
when tool is not inuse.
1. Turn the nailer upsidedown.
2. Slide the spring-loaded pusher latch
8
to the base of
the magazine to lock it intoplace.
3. Drop nail strips into the loading slot of the magazine,
making sure the nail heads align correctly with the slot
opening. (Refer to Nail Specifications to determine
compatible size.)