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, magazine release, 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.
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
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 D
E
WALT factory service
center, a D
E
WALT authorized service center or other qualified service
personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.
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 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.
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