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should be kept away from charger cavities. Always
unplug the charger from the power supply when there
is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger
before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any
other liquid.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away
from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully
charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the
charger for optimal results.
nOTE:
Battery packs should not be stored completely
depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be
recharged before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
COMPONENTS (FIG. A)
WARNING:
Never modify the power tool or any part
of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a
complete list of components.
Intended Use
Your DCE400 PEX expander is designed for professional PEX
tube expansion applications.
Your PEX expander was designed for use with
PEX-A material only. Using your PEX expander with
unrecommended material may cause cracking or spliting,
resulting in an improper seal.
DO nOT
use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
The DCE400 PEX expander is a professional power tool.
DO nOT
let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
SPECIFICATIONS
DCE400
Max PEX-A Diameter
3/8"–1"
Expander Heads
DCE40038 –3/8" PEX Expander Head
DCE40058 –5/8" PEX Expander Head
DCE40034 –3/4" PEX Expander Head
DCE40012 –1/2" PEX Expander Head
DCE4001 –1" PEX Expander Head
Lubricant
DCE400GR Expander Grease
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Expander
Head (Fig. A, D)
To install an expander head
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, screw onto the tool
clockwise until hand tight.
DO nOT
over tighten.
To uninstall an expander head, unscrew from the
tool counterclockwise.
NOTICE:
To reduce the chance of damage to your PEX
expander,
ALWAYS
store your tool with the expander
head installed.
Fig. D
1
Hang Hook (Fig. A)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool's hang hook to hang
the tool from a work belt. DO NOT
use the hang
hook for tethering or securing the tool to a person or
object during use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or
suspend objects from the hang hook.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ensure the screws holding the hang hook
are secure.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage, DO NOT use the hang hook to hang the
expander tool while using as a spotlight.
iMPORTAnT:
When attaching or replacing the hang
hook
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, use only the screws that are provided. Be sure to
securely tighten the screws.
The hang hook can be be attached to either side of the
tool using only the screws provided, to accommodate
left-handed or right-handed users. If the hang hook is not
desired at all, they can be removed from the tool.
• To move hang hook, remove the two screws that hold it
in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure
to securely tighten the screws.
Belt Hook (Optional Accessory) (Fig. A)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT
suspend tool overhead or suspend
objects from the belt hook.
ONLY
hang tool’s belt
hook from a work belt.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ensure the screw holding the belt hook
is secure.
iMPORTAnT:
When attaching or replacing the belt hook,
use only the screw that is provided. Be sure to securely
tighten the screw.
