Dewalt DC608B Instruction Manual - Page 4

English • Inspect tool before use. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool, trigger, contact trip 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 Repairs. • 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. (Fig. B) • Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. When tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place, out of the reach of children. • Always use contact trip lock-off when tool is not in immediate use. Using the contact trip lock-off will prevent accidental discharge. • Do not overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may cause personal injury. (Fig. C) • 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 unexpected path and cause injury. (Figs. D, F) • Always keep fingers clear of contact trip to prevent injury from inadvertent release of the pusher (Fig. H) • Refer to the Maintenance and Repairs sections for detailed information on the proper maintenance of the tool. • 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 FIG. G FIG. H FIG. I FIG. J FIG. K FIG. L unexpectedly from the side of the work material. Drive the chisel point of the nail perpendicular to the grain to reduce risk of injury. (Figs. E, F, M) • 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. H) • 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. (Fig. I) • 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. (Fig. J) • 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 fired. • Choice of triggering method is important. Check the manual for triggering options. BUMP/SEQUENTIAL SELECTOR SWITCH Sequential Action (Fig. K) • When using the tool in sequential action, do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. Bump Action (Fig. L) • When using the tool in bump action, be careful of unintentional double fires resulting from tool recoil. Unwanted fasteners may be driven if the contact trip is allowed to accidentally re-contact the work surface. 4 FIG. M FIG. N FIG. O 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 sequential action trigger. • When "bump" actuating the brad nailer, always keep tool in control. Inaccurate placement of tool can result in misdirected discharge of a fastener. • Do not drive nails onto the heads of other fasteners. Strong recoil, jammed fasteners, or ricocheted nails may result. (Fig. M) • 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 contact trip lock-off (Fig. N). • 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. (Fig. O) • 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. WARNING: Use of this product will expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Avoid inhaling vapors and dust, and wash hands after using. • 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. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. WARNING: ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: • ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3), • ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection, • NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.