Dewalt DCN660D1 Instruction Manual - Page 5

Nailer Safety Warnings FIG. A • Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the nailer can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury. • Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering FIG. B will discharge a fastener causing an injury. • Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target. • Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the FIG. C tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the tacker may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in. • Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. The mechanism may be under compression and the fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a jammed condition. • Do not use this nailer for fastening FIG. D electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards. Additional Nailer Safety Warnings WARNING: When using any nailer, all safety precautions, as outlined below, should be FIG. E followed to avoid the risk of death or serious injury. Read and understand all instructions before operating the tool. WARNING: 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. • Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces FIG. F when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. • Actuating tool may result in flying debris, collation material, or dust which could harm operator's eyes. Operator FIG. G and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields. These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved glasses have "Z87" printed or stamped on them. It is the employer's responsibility to enforce the use of eye protection equipment by the tool operator and other people in the work area. FIG. H (Fig. A) • Always wear appropriate personal hearing and other protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. (Fig. A) • Disconnect battery pack from the tool when not in use. Always remove FIG. I battery pack and remove fasteners from magazine before leaving the area or passing the tool to another operator. Do not carry tool to another work area in which changing location involves the use of scaffoldings, stairs, ladders, and the like, with battery pack connected. Do not make adjustments, perform maintenance or clear jammed fasteners FIG. J while battery is in place. • Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger, trigger lock-off, or contact trip to become inoperable. Do not tape or tie trigger or contact trip in the ON position. Do not remove spring from contact trip. Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger and contact trip. FIG. K Uncontrolled discharge could result. • Inspect tool before use. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool, trigger, trigger 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 FIG. L 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) FIG. M • 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. • Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the trigger. Accidental discharge could result. • Always use trigger lock-off when tool FIG. N is not in immediate use. Using the trigger 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) 3 • 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 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 English