Dewalt DWFP71917 Instruction Manual - Page 13

English Daily Maintenance Chart ACTION Drain compressor tanks and hoses daily WHY Prevents accumulation of moisture in compressor and nailer HOW Open petcocks or other drain valves on compressor tanks. Allow any accumulated water to drain from hoses ACTION Clean magazine, pusher, and contact trip mechanism WHY Permits smooth operation, reduces wear, and prevents jams HOW Blow clean with compressed air. The use of oils or solvents is not recommended as they tend to attract debris ACTION Before each use, check to ensure all screws, nuts and fasteners are tight and undamaged WHY Prevents jams, leaks and premature failure of tool parts HOW Tighten loose screws or other fasteners using the appropriate hex wrench or screwdriver Cleaning WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this. WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. Lubrication CAUTION: 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. DEWALT tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are ready for use. However, it is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the tool to a certified service center for a thorough cleaning and inspection. Repairs WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, remove nails from magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this tool. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section. To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts. Accessories WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com. 11