Dewalt DC618K Instruction Manual - Page 4

644429-00,DC612 7/10/06 11:56 AM Page 2 English • 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 the tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place out of reach of children. • Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the trigger. Accidental discharge could result. • 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. (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. Discharged fasteners may follow unexpected path and cause injury. (Figs. D, F) • Do not use the body of the tool or top cap as a hammer. • Always keep fingers clear of nail track of magazine to prevent injury from inadvertent release of the pusher. (Fig. G) • 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 coworker. Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of the wood (shiner), causing it to protrude 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, L) • 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. G) • Do not use tool in the presence of flammable dust, gases or fumes. The tool may FIG. G FIG. H FIG. I FIG. J FIG. K FIG. L produce a spark that could ignite gases causing a fire. Driving a nail into another nail may also cause a spark. (Fig. H) • 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. I) BUMP/SEQUENTIAL SELECTOR SWITCH Sequential Action (Fig. J) • When using the tool in sequential action, do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. Bump Action (Fig. K) • 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. 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 finish 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. L) • 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. M). • 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. N) • 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. 2 FIG. M FIG. N 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 appropri- ate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over. • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V ..........volts A ..........amperes Hz ........hertz W ..........watts min ......minutes ....direct current ........Class II Construction ........safety alert symbol ........alternating current no ........no load speed ..........earthing terminal .../min....revolutions per minute BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" SECTION. Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs Your tool uses a DEWALT battery pack. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog number and voltage: Extended Run-Time battery packs deliver more run-time than standard battery packs. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs. NOTE: Your tool will accept either standard or Extended Run Time battery packs. However, be sure to select proper voltage. Batteries slowly lose their charge when they are not on the charger, the best place to keep your battery is on the charger at all times. The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging procedures outlined. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. • A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This