HOT WEATHER OPERATION

Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out of direct sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate bumpers, O-rings and other rubber parts resulting in increased maintenance.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool, engage trigger lock and remove fasteners from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may result.

DAILY MAINTENANCE CHART

ACTION

WHY

HOW

Lubricate tool with

Prevents failure

Insert drops into air fitting

5-7 drops of DeWALT

of o-rings

on end cap of tool

Pneumatic Tool Oil

 

 

Drain compressor tanks

Prevents accumulation

Open petcocks or other

and hoses daily

of moisture in

drain valves on compressor

 

compressor and nailer

tanks. Allow any accumulated

 

 

water to drain from hoses

Clean canister, feed

Permits smooth

Blow clean with compressor

piston area and contact

operation of magazine,

air. The use of oils, lubricants

trip mechanism.

reduces wear and

periodically or solvents is

 

prevents jams.

not recommended as they

 

 

tend to attract debris.

Before each use, check

Prevents jams, leaks

Tighten loose screws or other

to insure all screws,

and premature failure

fasteners using the appropriate

nuts and fasteners are

of tool parts.

hex wrench or screwdriver.

tight and undamaged.

 

 

CLEANING

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the 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.

REPAIRS

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. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section.

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.

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