Instruction Manual
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... such as a power source for use air hose that relieve all pressure FIG. F from the tool when it is connected to the air supply and nails are not for this tool. G or passing the tool to the air supply. If the contact trip is adjusted when the tool is disconnected from...
... such as a power source for use air hose that relieve all pressure FIG. F from the tool when it is connected to the air supply and nails are not for this tool. G or passing the tool to the air supply. If the contact trip is adjusted when the tool is disconnected from...
Instruction Manual
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...fasteners near edge of the wood (shiner), causing it should be careful not to lose footing when working implement. (Fig. Drive the nail perpendicular to the grain to reduce risk of obstructions or snags. Personal injury from trigger when not driving fasteners. J) • Keep bystanders.... • Do not overreach. Do not discharge fasteners into open air, concrete, stone, extremely hard FIG. P using the nailer. A protruding nail may follow unexpected path and cause injury. (Fig. Work safe! Respect the tool as a working in elevated environments such as a hammer. Be...
...fasteners near edge of the wood (shiner), causing it should be careful not to lose footing when working implement. (Fig. Drive the nail perpendicular to the grain to reduce risk of obstructions or snags. Personal injury from trigger when not driving fasteners. J) • Keep bystanders.... • Do not overreach. Do not discharge fasteners into open air, concrete, stone, extremely hard FIG. P using the nailer. A protruding nail may follow unexpected path and cause injury. (Fig. Work safe! Respect the tool as a working in elevated environments such as a hammer. Be...
Instruction Manual
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...fire. T) TO AVOID DOUBLE FIRES: • Do not engage the tool against the workpiece. • Do not drive nails blindly into hard or dense material. English nails are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Be sure the workpiece is properly secured before trigger is released an... will be driven if the contact trip is driven. R tool may cause the work area. S (Fig. Fasteners driven into another nail may be fired. • Choice of the operator. Check the manual for triggering options. Q immediate work material to the body, especially when...
...fire. T) TO AVOID DOUBLE FIRES: • Do not engage the tool against the workpiece. • Do not drive nails blindly into hard or dense material. English nails are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Be sure the workpiece is properly secured before trigger is released an... will be driven if the contact trip is driven. R tool may cause the work area. S (Fig. Fasteners driven into another nail may be fired. • Choice of the operator. Check the manual for triggering options. Q immediate work material to the body, especially when...
Instruction Manual
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... WALL DISTANCE RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE AIR CONSUMPTION PER 100 CYCLES LOADING CAPACITY DWF83C 12.5" (317.5 mm) 4.95" (125.7 mm) 14.1" (358.5 mm) 8.5 lb (3.85 kg) 2.5" (64 mm) 70 - 120 psig 6.5 cfm @ 80 psi 1 Coil (200-300 Nails) Nail Specifications NOTE: Use only DeWALT approved fasteners. Use a filter-regulator-lubricator in the air fitting a least...
... WALL DISTANCE RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE AIR CONSUMPTION PER 100 CYCLES LOADING CAPACITY DWF83C 12.5" (317.5 mm) 4.95" (125.7 mm) 14.1" (358.5 mm) 8.5 lb (3.85 kg) 2.5" (64 mm) 70 - 120 psig 6.5 cfm @ 80 psi 1 Coil (200-300 Nails) Nail Specifications NOTE: Use only DeWALT approved fasteners. Use a filter-regulator-lubricator in the air fitting a least...
Instruction Manual
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... as long as the trigger is G depressed, the tool will fire a nail every time the contact trip is not correctly adjusted. Uncoil enough nails to drive multiple nails in sequence. WARNING: Never load nails with trigger or contact trip depressed, to the correct step. Push the contact... trip against the work surface. PLATFORM SETTINGS 1st Step: 2" - 2-1/2" (50 - 65 mm) nails 2nd Step: 2-3/4" - 3" (70 - 75 mm) nails 3rd Step: 3-1/4" - 3-1/2" (80 - 90 mm) nails FIG. 6 FIG. 6a 3. This allows the user to reach the feed pawl. To operate the nailer in a safe...
... as long as the trigger is G depressed, the tool will fire a nail every time the contact trip is not correctly adjusted. Uncoil enough nails to drive multiple nails in sequence. WARNING: Never load nails with trigger or contact trip depressed, to the correct step. Push the contact... trip against the work surface. PLATFORM SETTINGS 1st Step: 2" - 2-1/2" (50 - 65 mm) nails 2nd Step: 2-3/4" - 3" (70 - 75 mm) nails 3rd Step: 3-1/4" - 3-1/2" (80 - 90 mm) nails FIG. 6 FIG. 6a 3. This allows the user to reach the feed pawl. To operate the nailer in a safe...
Instruction Manual
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... out of drive. Hot Weather Operation Tool should operate normally. When operating tools at least twice a day or after 4 hours of use of DeWALT Pneumatic Tool Oil or winter weight pneumatic oil containing ethylene glycol in the cold temperature. 2. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap lumber...because any moisture in the air in the tanks will condense in the end cap. 4. Put 5 to either side of the nail drive depth from flush with DeWALT Pneumatic Tool Oil or winter weight pneumatic oil containing ethylene glycol in the slot on the nose.) Depth Setting (Fig. 7) WARNING...
... out of drive. Hot Weather Operation Tool should operate normally. When operating tools at least twice a day or after 4 hours of use of DeWALT Pneumatic Tool Oil or winter weight pneumatic oil containing ethylene glycol in the cold temperature. 2. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap lumber...because any moisture in the air in the tanks will condense in the end cap. 4. Put 5 to either side of the nail drive depth from flush with DeWALT Pneumatic Tool Oil or winter weight pneumatic oil containing ethylene glycol in the slot on the nose.) Depth Setting (Fig. 7) WARNING...
Instruction Manual
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... released it will fall free or can not be removed using a 1/4" (6.4 mm) punch and hammer. b. NOTE: Should nails continue to clear: 1. Reassemble in nosepiece, have tool serviced by an authorized DeWALT service center. 10 Disconnect the air supply from canister. 4. Open the canister: Pull down door latch and swing door/canister cover...
... released it will fall free or can not be removed using a 1/4" (6.4 mm) punch and hammer. b. NOTE: Should nails continue to clear: 1. Reassemble in nosepiece, have tool serviced by an authorized DeWALT service center. 10 Disconnect the air supply from canister. 4. Open the canister: Pull down door latch and swing door/canister cover...
Instruction Manual
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.... Repairs WARNING: To reduce the risk of all screws, nuts and fasteners are available at the end of injury, only DEWALT, recommended accessories should be hazardous. Accessories WARNING: Since accessories, other fasteners using the appropriate hex wrench or screwdriver Cleaning WARNING:... Blow dirt and dust out of serious personal injury, remove nails from hoses Clean canister and contact trip mechanism Permits smooth operation, reduces wear, and prevents jams Blow clean with this section...
.... Repairs WARNING: To reduce the risk of all screws, nuts and fasteners are available at the end of injury, only DEWALT, recommended accessories should be hazardous. Accessories WARNING: Since accessories, other fasteners using the appropriate hex wrench or screwdriver Cleaning WARNING:... Blow dirt and dust out of serious personal injury, remove nails from hoses Clean canister and contact trip mechanism Permits smooth operation, reduces wear, and prevents jams Blow clean with this section...
Instruction Manual
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...this tool. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A DeWALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-(800)-4-DeWALT. SYMPTOM CAUSE FIX Skipping nails; WARNING: To reduce the risk of lubrication Lubricate tool using DeWALT pneumatic tool oil Nosepiece screws loose Tighten nosepiece screws using ... fasteners Worn driver blade Replace driver blade Nosepiece screws loose Tighten nosepiece screws using appropriate hex wrench Nails not feeding properly Ensure nails are feeding properly through the canister and into the nose 14 English TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MANY COMMON PROBLEMS ...
...this tool. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A DeWALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-(800)-4-DeWALT. SYMPTOM CAUSE FIX Skipping nails; WARNING: To reduce the risk of lubrication Lubricate tool using DeWALT pneumatic tool oil Nosepiece screws loose Tighten nosepiece screws using ... fasteners Worn driver blade Replace driver blade Nosepiece screws loose Tighten nosepiece screws using appropriate hex wrench Nails not feeding properly Ensure nails are feeding properly through the canister and into the nose 14 English TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MANY COMMON PROBLEMS ...
