Use and Care Manual

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Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 3)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your
FIG.3
L
N
battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack (L) into the tool
handle, align the battery pack with the rails
inside the tool’s handle and slide it into
the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that it does
not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool,
press the release button (N) and firmly pull
the battery pack out of the tool handle.
Insert it into the charger as described in
the charger section of this manual.
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.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 4)
Some D
EWALT 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 (O). 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.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please call 1-800-4-D
EWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.D
EWALT.com.
Mode Selection
WARNING: Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] and ANSI S12.6
(S3.19) hearing protection when operating tool.
The D
EWALT cordless nailers are assembled in accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-
2002.
The framing nailer is capable of firing nails using bump actuation or sequential actuation.
If you would like to have the bump actuation mode disabled, have the tool serviced by an
authorized D
EWALT service center. Before operating this tool, look at the selector switch to
determine the actuation mode. Read all instructions before selecting actuation mode.
WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving nails to avoid accidental firing.
NEVER carry tool with finger on trigger. In bump mode tool will fire a nail if contact trip is
bumped while trigger is depressed.
SEQUENTIAL ACTION
(FIG. 5)
Use sequential action for intermittent nailing where very careful and
FIG. 5
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 action mode:
1. Slide the selector switch to the left, as shown in Figure5.
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.
O
FIG.4
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. 6)
Bump action is intended for rapid nailing on flat, stationary surfaces and
typically most effective for applications that require driving shorter nails.
When using bump action, two methods are available: place actuation
and bump actuation.
Slide the selector switch to the right, as shown in Figure 6.
To operate the tool using the PLACE ACTUATION method:
WARNING: A nail will fire 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 fire a nail every time the contact trip is depressed. This allows the user to drive multiple
nails in sequence.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: When the tool’s motor is running, the next actuation, pulling the trigger or
depressing the contact trip, will cause a nail to fire.
DRY FIRE LOCK OUT
The nailer is equipped with a dry fire lockout which prevents the tool from actuating when the
magazine in nearly empty. When approximately 7 to 9 nails remain in the magazine, the tool
ceases to operate. Refer to Loading the Tool to reload a stick of collated nails.
Speed Selection (Fig. 1, 7)
(DCN692 ONLY)
This nailer is equipped with a dual speed selection switch (M)
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.
NOTICE: Firing nails under 3-inches in length using Speed Setting 2 will cause
excessive wear to your tool and may result in early failures.
Suggested Speed Settings
Application Typical Nail Length Speed Setting
Framing & Decking 3 1/4", 3 1/2” 2
General Framing 3" 1
Sheathing 2 3/8" 1
Fencing 2" 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.
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
M