Use and Care Manual

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DAILY MAINTENANCE CHART
ACTION Clean magazine, pusher, and contact
tripmechanism.
WHY Permits smooth operation of magazine,
reduces wear, and preventsjams.
HOW Blowing off the tool with compressed air is the
most effective way to clean the tool. The use
of oils, lubricants periodically or solvents is not
recommended as they tend to attract debris
and/or damage the plastic parts of thetool.
ACTION Before each use, check to ensure all screws
and fasteners are tight andundamaged.
WHY Prevents jams and premature failure of
toolparts.
HOW Tighten loose screws using the appropriate
hex wrench orscrewdriver.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performingthis.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
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.
Accessories

WARNING: 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.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact
DeWALT
Industrial
Tool Co., 701East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1-800-4-
DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website:
www.dewalt.com.
Replacing the Return Springs and Profile

WARNING: For your own safety, read the tool
instruction manual before using any accessory.
Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious
personal injury and damage to the tool and the
accessory. When servicing this tool, use only identical
replacementparts.

CAUTION: If you don't feel comfortable servicing your
tool, take it to a
DeWALT
authorized service center.
The user should only attempt to service the springs
and profile. All other service should be completed by
an authorized
DeWALT
servicecenter.

CAUTION: Do not lubricate any of the replacement
parts. Lubrication can damage the parts and seriously
affect the life and performance of thetool.
NOTICE: All the mechanical parts of the spring
replacement kit are shown for convenience and
verification of inclusion. The kit also contains a packet
of Loctite adhesive for use in Step9. Refer to Fig.U.
DCN6901 Return Spring Replacement
Kit (Fig. P–U)
To Change Broken or Worn Return Springs
NOTE: Springs should be replaced as a pair, using only the
correct
DeWALT
accessory spring replacementkit.
1. Using the hex wrench
11
provided, loosen the two
screws
17
on either side of the unit. Refer to FigureP.
2. Remove the return system
18
from the unit. Refer to
FigureQ.
Fig. P
11
17
Fig. Q
18
3. Slide the spring rail clip
19
off of the spring rail
20
.
Refer to FigureR.
4. Twist and remove the spring bumper
21
and remove
the washer
22
and return spring
23
. Refer to FigureS.