Dewalt DCN681B Instruction Manual - Page 13

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 drive a staple every time the contact trip is depressed. This allows the user to drive multiple staples 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, pulling the trigger or depressing the contact trip will cause a staple to be driven. Preparing 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. NOTE: The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Follow instructions outlined (see Charging a Battery). 1. Read the Safety Instruction section of this manual. 2. Wear eye and ear protection. 3. Ensure magazine is empty of all fasteners. 4. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip and pusher assemblies. Do not use tool if either assembly is not functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the contact trip restrained in the actuated position. 5. Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others. 6. Insert fully charged battery pack. Using the Trigger Lock-off (Fig. H) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use. Keep the trigger lock-off switch LOCKED (Fig. H) when the tool is not in use. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, lock off trigger, disconnect battery pack from tool and remove staples from magazine before making adjustments. Each DeWALT stapler is equipped with a trigger lock-off 2 which when pushed to the right as shown in Figure H, prevents the tool from firing a staple by locking the trigger and bypassing power to the motor. Fig. H 2 English When the trigger lock-off is pressed to the left, the tool will be fully operational. The trigger lock-off should always be locked off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in immediate use.  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. Loading the Tool (Fig. I) WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself  and others. Serious personal injury may result. WARNING: Always remove battery pack before loading or unloading staples. Serious personal injury may result. WARNING: Never load staples with the contact trip or trigger activated. Personal injury may result. 1. Press magazine latch 15 and open sliding magazine 6 fully. 2. Ensure staple is loaded so that crown of staple sits against inside surface of magazine 6 . 3. Close sliding magazine until the magazine latch clips snuggly. Fig. G 6 15 Unloading the Tool (Fig. I) WARNING: The trigger lock-off should always be locked off whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not in use. 1. Press magazine latch 15 and open sliding magazine 6 fully. 2. Tip the tool up until the staples slide freely out of the bottom of the magazine. 3. Check to ensure no loose staples remain inside magazine. 4. Close sliding magazine fully. Dryfire Lock Out Feature (Fig. A) Tool is equipped with a dryfire lock out feature to prevent tool from cycling when there are no fasteners loaded. When no fasteners are visible in the Fastener Window 16 , the tool is running low on fasteners. If this happens, the tool will 11