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  •  Choice of triggering method is important.

 Check 

the manual for triggering options. 

BUMP ACTION TRIGGER

  •  When using the bump action trigger, be careful of 

unin tentional double fires resulting from tool recoil. 

Unwanted fasteners may be driven if the contact 

trip is allowed to accidentally re-contact the work 

surface. (Fig. T)

    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 framing nailer, 

always keep tool in control. 

Inaccurate placement 

of tool can result in misdirected discharge of a 

fastener.

SEQUENTIAL ACTION TRIGGER
    •   When using the sequential action trigger, do 

not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed 

firmly against the workpiece.

  •  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. U)

  •  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.

WARNING: 

Some dust created by power sanding, 

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction 

activities contains chemicals known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other 

reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals 

are:

•  lead from lead-based paints,
•   crystalline silica from bricks and cement and 

other masonry products, and

•   arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated 

lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on 

how often you do this type of work.  To reduce your 

exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated 

area, and work with approved safety equipment, such 

as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter 

out microscopic particles.

WARNING: ALWAYS 

use safety glasses. Everyday 

eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or 

dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR 

CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

•  ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•  ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•  NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY READ 

AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE 

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” SECTION.

Additional Safety Instructions For Australia 

And New Zealand

For Australia and New Zealand, nailers are supplied with 

full sequential action trigger ( gray) only

 

.

The bump fire trigger (

 

black) is available as an 

optional only for use in industry requiring bump fire 

(e.g. pallet manufacture).
 • 

Young children and the infirm.

 This appliance is 

not intended for use by young children or infirm 

persons without supervision. Young children should 

be supervised to ensure that they do not play with 

this appliance.

BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY READ 

AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE 

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” SECTION.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: 

Lock off trigger, disconnect air line from 

tool and remove fasteners from magazine before making 

adjustments or personal injury may result.

Trigger 

WARNING: 

Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not 

driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Never carry 

tool with finger on trigger. In “Contact Bump Actuation 

Mode” tool will fire a fastener if safety is bumped while 

trigger is depressed.
In accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-2002, 

the D

E

WALT Nailers are assembled with a sequential 

action trigger. For a replacement trigger contact your 

authorized service center or call (AUS) 1800 654 155 

or (NZ) 0800 339258.
The

 gray trigger

 with   imprinted on the side, (Cat.# 

D510023 kit) is the single sequential action trigger and 

causes the tool to operate in this mode.
The 

black trigger

 with 

 imprinted on the side, 

(Cat.# D510020 kit) is the bump action trigger and 

permits the tool to be actuated in this manner.
For defining the use of the 

sequential action trigger

 and 

bump action trigger

, see the 

Actuating Tool

 section of 

this manual.

A

B

FIG. 1

TRIGGER REMOVAL (FIG. 1)

  1.  Lock off trigger.
  2.  Remove air from the tool.
  3.  Remove rubber grommet (A) from end of dowel pin 

(B).

  4.  Remove dowel pin.
  5.  Remove trigger assembly from trigger cavity under 

the handle of the tool housing.

E

D

B

C

FIG. 2

A

TRIGGER INSTALLATION (FIG. 2)

  1.  Select either the sequential or bump trigger to be 

installed on the tool. Both triggers are included in 

the tool packaging.

  2.  Insert the trigger subassembly into trigger cavity.
  3.  Ensure that trigger spring (C) is placed around the 

trigger valve stem (D).

  4.  Align the holes of the trigger with the housing holes 

(E), then insert the dowel pin (B) through the entire 

assembly as shown.

  5.  Push the rubber grommet (A) onto the end of the 

dowel pin as shown.

Air Fitting

The D

E

WALT framing nailers have a standard 3/8" pipe 

thread for the air fitting. The tool is assembled with a 3/8" 

to 1/4" adapter installed in the end cap.

TO INSTALL AN AIR FITTING 

  1.  Wrap the male end of the fitting with thread seal 

tape prior to assembly to eliminate air leaks.

 2. 

To install a 1/4

"

 fitting:

 screw the fitting into the 

3/8" to 1/4" adapter in the end cap of the tool and 

tighten firmly.

 3. 

To install a 3/8

"

 fitting: 

screw it directly into the 

end cap. If an adapter is in the end cap, remove it 

prior to inserting the fitting.

FIG. N

FIG. M

FIG. O

FIG. R

FIG. S

FIG. T

FIG. P

FIG. U

FIG. Q

Summary of Contents for D51855-XE

Page 1: ...D51855 XE COIL FRAMING NAILER 38 mm 90 mm 1 1 2 3 1 2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...azardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage EXTERNAL TOOL PARTS TRIGGER WITH TRIGGER LOCK OFF DEPTH SETTING WHEEL CONTACT TRIP EXHAUST CAP CANISTER LATCH CANISTER WEAR GUARDS RAFTER HOOK NAIL GUIDE DOOR FIG 1 D51855 Coil Framing Nailer Nail Lengths 38 mm 90 mm 1 1 2 3 1 2 Shank Diameters 2 5 mm 3 3 mm 099 131 Nail Coil Angle 15 Shank Types Smooth Ring Screw NAIL SPECIFICA...

Page 3: ...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 ...

Page 4: ...for use in industry requiring bump fire e g pallet manufacture Young children and the infirm This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION ASSEM...

Page 5: ...er disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may result If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece keep the tool pointed away from you and follow these instructions to clear 1 Lock OFF trigger 2 Disconnect the air supply from the tool 3 Open the door K 4 Open the canister door H 5 Remove the jammed nail 6 Correct any deformation th...

Page 6: ...o rings 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 including brush inspection and replacement 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 ...

Page 7: ...frozen Warm up tool Damaged or worn o rings Replace gasket o rings using O ring Repair Kit Cat D518551 Broken or damaged driver blade Replace Driver Blade Kit Cat D518552 Lack of power sluggish Low air pressure Check air supply Lack of lubrication Lubricate tool using approved pneumatic tool oil Damaged or worn o rings Replace gasket o rings using O ring Repair Kit Cat D518551 Exhaust port blocked...

Page 8: ...land 0800 339258 DEC08 Part No N021999 D51855 XE Copyright 2008 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools the yellow and black color scheme the D shaped air intake grill the array of pyramids on the handgrip the kit box configuration and the array of lozenge shaped humps on the surface of the tool ...

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