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Cleaning
CAUTION:
When cleaning, use only a damp cloth on
plastic parts. Many household cleaners contain chemicals
which could seriously damage plastic parts. Also, do not use
gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning
fluids or similar products which may seriously damage plas-
tic parts. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet
before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the
exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non-metallic
brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions.
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.
D
E
WALT 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
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, main-
tenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and
replacement) should be performed by a D
E
WALT factory
service center, a D
E
WALT authorized service center or other
qualified service personnel. Always use identical replace-
ment parts. Refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide
at the end
of this section.
WARNING: Disconnect battery pack from tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, servic-
ing, or moving the tool.
Such preventative safety meas-
ures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
WARNING:
Remove nails from magazine before making
any adjustments or servicing this tool. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.
TO SERVICE
1. Remove 3 T25 slotted screws from top cover. Remove
cover from housing and set aside.
2. Using a nail or punch, apply pressure to the pin (Q)
sliding the pin out from the metal structure (Fig. 13).
R
S
Q
FIG. 13
V
U
W
3. Push driver/return assembly (R) toward nosepiece and
hold in place against the lower bumper (V) as you roll
back the activation arm Assembly (S). Remove activation
arm assembly and set aside.
4. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry up on the return cord
assembly (T) until the detents release. Lift up to remove
(Fig. 14).
5. Remove the driver/return assembly (Fig. 15).
6. Inspect lower bumper (V), upper bumper (X), and other
surfaces for cracks or damage and replace if necessary
(Fig. 16). Replace damaged return cord assembly.
TO REPLACE RETURN CORD ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
For correct cord position during assembly, refer to the
proper orientation of the return cord assembly in Figure 15.
1. Align one of the rubber tabs (Y) from the new return
cord assembly with the corresponding slot in the driver
(Fig. 18).
2. With your finger, push and bend the rubber tab around
corner (Fig. 18) while pulling the rubber cord until tab is
firmly in place (Fig. 19).
3. Repeat above procedure for other rubber cord.
TO REASSEMBLE NAILER
1. Insert the tip of the driver/return assembly blade into the
matching hole in the nosepiece (Fig. 20).
FIG. 19
FIG. 18
Y
FIG. 17
RETURN CORD
ASSEMBLY
Available by calling
1-800-4-D
E
WALT
Y
V
X
FIG. 16
FIG. 15
DRIVER/RETURN ASSEMBLY
Available by calling
1-800-4-D
E
WALT
T
FIG. 14
2. Move contact trip (Z) to the side while pulling back on
the return cord assembly (Fig. 21).
3. Engage the hooks (AA) on the return cord assembly to
the notch (BB) in the metal structure then push down to
snap into detents (Fig. 22).
4. Slide the driver/return assembly (R) toward the nose-
piece and hold.
5. Insert activation arm assembly by first engaging the cam
pin (U) to the solenoid; then align the pivot holes (W) to
the metal structure (Fig. 13).
6. Slide the pin (Q) through the metal structure, capturing
the activation arm assembly and spring.
7. Ensure the activation arm is fully engaged as shown in
Figure 23.
8. Replace the cover to housing, insert 3 T25 slotted
screws and tighten.
Accessories
WARNING:
Since accessories, other than those offered
by D
E
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use of
such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To
reduce the risk of injury, only D
E
WALT, recommended
accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are avail-
able at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory,
please contact D
E
WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa
Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-D
E
WALT (1-800-
433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
Three Year Limited Warranty
D
E
WALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty
materials or workmanship for three years from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to
normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty
FIG. 23
FIG. 22
AA
BB
FIG. 21
AA
Z
FIG. 20
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