DeWalt DW45RN Instruction Manual

DW45RN
Roofing Coil Nailer
Cloueuse Pour Toiture À Clous En Bobine
Clavadora Para Techado A Resorte

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION.

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury

which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR
ANY DeWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DeWALT

(1-800-433-9258)

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction

manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such
as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.

• Actuating tool may result in flying

FIG. A

FIG. B

FIG. C

FIG. D

debris, collation material, or dust
which could harm operator’s eyes.

The operator and all those persons in the

general area should wear safety glasses

with permanently attached side shields.
Approved safety glasses are imprinted
with the characters “Z87.1”. It is the
employer’s responsibility to enforce the

use of eye protection equipment by the
tool operator and other people in the work
area. (Fig. A)

• Always wear appropriate personal
hearing and other protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration

of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss. (Fig. A)

• Use only clean, dry, regulated air.

Conden sation from an air compressor can

rust and damage the internal workings of

the tool. (Fig. B)

• Regulate air pressure. Use air
pressure compatible with ratings on

the nameplate of the tool. (Not to

exceed 120 psi, 8.3 bar) Do not connect
the tool to a compressor rated at over
200 psi. The tool operating pressure must

never exceed 200 psi even in the event of
regulator failure. (Fig. C)

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• Only use air hose that is rated for a maximum working
pressure of at least 150 PSI (10.3 BAR) or 150% of the
maximum system pressure, which ever is greater. (Fig. D)

• Do not use bottled gases to power this

FIG. E

FIG. F

FIG. G

tool. Bottled compressed gases such as
oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen,
hydrogen, propane, acetylene or air are
not for use with pneumatic tools. Never
use combustible gases or any other
reactive gas as a power source for this
tool. Danger of explosion and/or serious
personal injury may result. (Fig. E)

• Use couplings that relieve all
pressure from the tool when it is
disconnected from the power supply.

Use hose connectors that shut off air
supply from compressor when the tool is
disconnected. (Fig. F)

• Disconnect tool from air supply
when not in use. Always disconnect
tool from air supply and remove
fasteners from magazine before
leaving the area or passing the tool
to another operator. Do not carry
tool to another work area in which
changing location involves the use
of scaffoldings, stairs, ladders, and
the like, with air supply connected.
Do not make adjustments, remove magazine, perform
maintenance or clear jammed fasteners while connected
to the air supply. If the contact trip is adjusted when the tool

is connected to the air supply and nails are loaded, accidental

discharge may occur. (Fig. G)

• Connect tool to air supply before loading fasteners, to
prevent a fastener from being fired during connection. The

tool driving mechanism may cycle when tool is connected to
the air supply. Do not load fasteners with trigger or contact trip
depressed, to prevent unintentional firing of a fastener.

• Do not remove, tamper with, or
otherwise cause the tool, trigger, or
contact trip to become inoperable. Do

not tape or tie trigger or contact trip in the

ON position. Do not remove spring from
contact trip. Make daily inspections for
free movement of trigger and contact trip.
Uncontrolled discharge could result.

• Inspect tool before use. Do not
operate a tool if any portion of the tool,

trigger, or contact trip is inoperable,

disconnected, altered, or not working
properly. A tool that is not in proper

working order must not be used. Tags
and physical segregation shall be used
for control. Leaking air, damaged parts
or missing parts should be repaired or

replaced before use. (Fig.H)

• Do not alter or modify the tool in any

way. (Fig. I)

• Always assume that the tool contains

fasteners.

FIG. H

FIG. I

FIG. J

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• Do not point the tool at co-workers or yourself at any time.

No horseplay! Work safe! Respect the tool as a working implement.
(Fig. J)

• Keep bystanders, children, and
visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you

to lose control. When tool is not in use, it
should be locked in a safe place, out of
the reach of children.

• Remove finger from trigger when
not driving fasteners. Never carry
tool with finger on trigger. Accidental

discharge could result.

• Do not lift, pull or lower tool by the
hose.

• Do not overreach. Maintain proper

footing and balance at all times. Loss of
balance may cause cause personal injury.
(Fig. K)

• Make sure hose is free of obstructions
or snags. Entangled or snarled hoses

can cause loss of balance or footing.

• Use the tool only for its intended use.
Do not discharge fasteners into open
air, concrete, stone, extremely hard
woods, knots or any material too
hard for the fastener to penetrate.
Do not use the body of the tool or
top cap as a hammer. Discharged

fasteners may follow unexpected path
and cause injury. (Fig. L)

• Always keep fingers clear of
contact trip to prevent injury

from inadvertent release of nails.

(Fig.M)

• Refer to the Maintenance and

Repairs sections for detailed

information on the proper
maintenance of the tool

• Always operate the tool in a clean,
lighted area. Be sure 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 the nail
perpendicular to the grain to reduce

risk of injury. (Fig. N)

• Do not drive nails onto the heads
of other fasteners or with the tool
at too steep an angle. Personal

injury from strong recoil, jammed

fasteners, or ricocheted nails may

result. (Fig. O)

FIG. K

FIG. L

FIG. M

FIG. N

FIG. O

FIG. P

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• Be aware of material thickness
when using the nailer. A protruding

nail may cause injury.

• Be aware that when the tool is being
utilized at pressures on the high
end of its operating range, nails can
be driven completely through thin
or very soft work material. Make sure

the pressure in the compressor is set so
that nails are set into the material and
not pushed completely through. (Fig. P)

• Keep hands and body parts clear
of immediate work area. Hold

workpiece with clamps when necessary
to keep hands and body out of potential
harm. Be sure the workpiece is properly
secured before pressing the nailer
against the material. The contact trip
may cause the work material to shift
unexpectedly. (Fig.Q)

• Do not use tool in the presence of
flammable dust, gases or fumes. The

tool may produce a spark that could
ignite gases causing a fire. Driving a nail
into another nail may also cause a spark.
(Fig.R)

• Keep face and body parts away
from back of the tool cap when
working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact

to the body, especially when nailing into hard or dense material.
(Fig. S)

• Grip tool firmly to maintain control

while allowing tool to recoil away
from work surface as fastener is

driven. With the contact trip (black)

trigger assembled, if contact trip is
allowed to recontact work surface

before trigger is released an unwanted

fastener will be driven.

• Choice of triggering is important.

Check the manual for triggering options.
Refer to Trigger Operation under the Operation section.

CONTRACT TRIP (BLACK TRIGGER)

• When using the contract trip 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 trip trigger (gray trigger).

•

When contact actuating the nailer, always keep tool
in control. Inaccurate placement of tool can result in

misdirected discharge of a fastener.

SEQUENTIAL TRIP (GRAY TRIGGER)

• When using the sequential trip trigger, do not actuate
the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the
workpiece.

FIG. Q

FIG. R

FIG. S

FIG. T

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• Do not drive nails blindly into walls,

FIG. U

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.

• DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: To reduce risk of serious injury

from accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth,

ALWAYS:

• Disconnect air supply.

• Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments.

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 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.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Specifications

MODEL DW45RN
HEIGHT 9.8" (249mm)

WIDTH 5" (127 mm)

LENGTH 11" (280mm)

WEIGHT 5.2 lb (2.4 kg)

OPERATING PRESSURE

70 – 120 psig (4.9 – 8.43kg/cm2)

AIR CONSUMPTION

PER 100 CYCLES *

3.7 cfm @ 80 psi (5.62 kg/cm2)

LOADING CAPACITY

120 Nails

FASTENER 0.120" (3mm) diameter,

15º wire collated roofing nails

FASTENER LENGTHS 3/4" (19 mm) - 1-3/4" (44.5 mm)

AIR INLET 1/4" NPT (6.4mm)

NOTE: Use only DeWALT approved fasteners

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COMPONENTS (FIG. 1)

A. Top cap
B. Trigger
C. Canister cover
D. Door latch

E. Contact trip
F. Depth adjustment wheel
G. Nail guide door
H. Shingle guide

FIG. 1

A

E

F

B

C

H

D

G

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners

from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may
result.

Trigger

WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from the trigger when not
driving fasteners to avoid accidental actuation. Never carry a
tool with finger on the trigger. With the contact trip trigger (black)

assembled, the tool will drive a fastener if the contact trip is bumped
while the trigger is depressed.

In accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-2015, the DeWA LT
coil nailers are assembled with a black contract trip trigger. However,
a gray sequential trip trigger kit is available. For a replacement trigger
contact your authorized service center or call 1-800-4-DeWALT.

Air Fitting

This tool uses a 1/4" N.P.T. male plug. The inside diameter should be

0.180" (4.6 mm) or larger. The fitting must be capable of discharging
tool air pressure when disconnected from the air supply. A 3/8"
(9.5 mm) male quick connector coupling is available from DeWA LT
and may be used when a 1/4" (6.4mm) supply line is not available.

NOTE: A 3/8" (9.5 mm) supply line (and fittings) are required for
maximum tool performance.

WARNING: Always use couplings that relieve all pressure
from the tool when it is disconnected from the power supply.

Always use hose connectors that shut off air supply from compressor

when the tool is disconnected.

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" (6.4mm) fitting: screw it directly into the air inlet

and tighten firmly. NOTE: If an adapter is in the air inlet, remove it
prior to inserting the fitting.

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3. To install a 3/8" (9.5mm) fitting: screw the fitting into the 3/8"
(9.5mm) adapter and then into the air inlet of the tool and tighten
firmly.

OPERATION
Preparing the Tool

WARNING: Read the section titled Important Safety Instructions

at the beginning of this manual. Always wear eye and ear protection
when operating this tool. Keep the nailer pointed away from yourself
and others. For safe operation, complete the following procedures
and checks before each use of the nailer.

NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, only use DeWALT
pneumatic tool oil or a non-detergent SAE 20 weight oil. Oil with
additives or detergent will damage tool parts.

1. Before you use the nailer, be sure that the compressor tanks
have been properly drained.

2. Lubricate the tool following these directions:

a. Use DeWALT pneumatic tool oil or a non-detergent S.A.E. 20

weight oil. DO NOT use detergent oil or additives as they will
damage o-rings and rubber parts.

b. Use a filter-regulator-lubricator in the air line between the

compressor and the tool when possible.

c. If a lubricator is not available, add 5 to 7 drops of oil in the air

fitting a least twice a day or every 4 hours of use.

3. Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.

4. Ensure canister is empty of all fasteners.

5. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip and
pusher assemblies. Do not use tool if either assembly is not
functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the contact trip
restrained in the up position.

6. Check air supply. Ensure that air pressure does not exceed

recommended operating limits, refer to Tool Specifications.

7. Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others.

8. Connect air hose.

9. Check for audible leaks around valves and gaskets. Never use a
tool that leaks or has damaged parts.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, disconnect tool

from air supply before performing maintenance, clearing a jammed
fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location or
handing the tool to another person.

Loading the Tool (Fig. 2–4)

WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others.

Serious personal injury may result.

WARNING: Never load nails with the contact trip or trigger

activated. Personal injury may result.

1. Read all Safety Warnings before using tool.

2. Connect the air supply to the tool.

3. Push the door latch

FIG. 2

D

G

C

(D) to open the nail
guide door (G).

4. Rotate the canister
cover (C) open.

5. Adjust the nail
platform (I) to properly
accommodate the nail
length being used.

• Push the platform

lever (J).

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• Rotate the platform (I) out.

• Slide platform to the desired position.

• Push platform in to engage platform lever.

FIG. 3

J

FIG. 4

I

PLATFORM POSITION NAIL LENGTH

lowest position 1-1/4" (32mm) - 1-3/4" (44.5mm)
upper position 3/4" (19mm) -1-1/4" (32mm)

- 1-3/4" (44.5mm)

6. Place the coil on the nail platform (I). Insert fasteners with

points down. IMPORTANT: Fasteners must point in the same
direction as they will be driven.

7. Uncoil enough nails [approximately 3" (76 mm)] to reach the
nose of the tool.

8. Insert the first nail into the nose and the second nail (M) between
the two rails of the feed pawl as shown in Fig. 5.

NOTE: Be careful not to deform the coil of nails during the loading
process. Otherwise, the nail guide door will not close and the nails
might not feed consistently.

FIG. 5

M

9. Close the canister cover (C) completely.

10. Close the nail guide door (G) making sure the door latch (D)
is completely engaged as shown in Fig. 6.

FIG. 6

D

G

Trigger Operation

WARNING: Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA

Z94.3)] and hearing protection [ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)] when operating

this tool.

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WARNING: The operator must not hold the trigger pulled on

contact trip tools except during fastening operation, as serious injury
could result if the trip accidentally contacted someone or something,
causing the tool to cycle.

WARNING: Keep hands and body away from the discharge area

of the tool. A contact trip tool may bounce from the recoil of driving a
fastener and an unwanted second fastener may be driven, possibly
causing injury.

WARNING: Never use rafter hook to hang tool from body, clothing

or belt.

CONTACT TRIP (BLACK TRIGGER)

The common operating procedure on “Contact Trip” tools is for the

operator to contact the work to actuate the trip mechanism while
keeping the trigger pulled, thus driving a fastener each time the work
is contacted. This will allow rapid fastener placement on many jobs,
such as sheathing, decking and pallet assembly. All pneumatic tools
are subject to recoil when driving fasteners. The tool may bounce,
releasing the trip, and if unintentionally allowed to recontact the work
surface with the trigger still actuated (finger still holding trigger pulled)
an unwanted second fastener will be driven.

SEQUENTIAL TRIP (GRAY TRIGGER)

The Sequential Trip requires the operator to hold the tool against

the work before pulling the trigger. This makes accurate fastener
placement easier, for instance on framing, toe nailing and crating
applications.

The Sequential Trip allows exact fastener location without the

possibility of driving a second fastener on recoil, as described under
Contact Trip.

The Sequential Trip Tool has a positive safety advantage because it

will not accidentally drive a fastener if the tool is contacted against
the work – or anything else – while the operator is holding the trigger
pulled.

CONTACT TRIP OPERATION (BLACK TRIGGER)

When using the contact trip (black) trigger the tool contains a contact
trip that operates in conjunction with the trigger to drive a fastener.

There are two methods of operation to drive fasteners with a contact

trip tool.
SINGLE FASTENER PLACEMENT: To operate the tool in this

manner, first position the contact trip on the work surface, WITHOUT
PULLING THE TRIGGER. Depress the contact trip until the nose
touches the work surface and then pull the trigger to drive a fastener.
Do not press the tool against the work with extra force. Instead, allow
the tool to recoil off the work surface to avoid a second unwanted
fastener. Remove your finger from the trigger after each operation.

RAPID FASTENER OPERATION: To operate the tool in this manner,
hold the tool with the contact trip pointing towards but not touching
the work surface. Pull the trigger and then tap the contact trip against
the work surface using a bouncing motion. Each depression of the
contact trip will cause a fastener to be driven.

SEQUENTIAL TRIP OPERATION (GRAY TRIGGER)

When using the sequential trip (gray) trigger the tool contains a
contact trip that operates in conjunction with the trigger to drive a
fastener. To operate a sequential trip tool, first position the contact
trip on the work surface

WITHOUT PULLING THE TRIGGER. Depress the contact trip and
then pull the trigger to drive a fastener. As long as the contact trip
is contacting the work and is held depressed, the tool will drive a

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fastener each time the trigger is depressed. If the contact trip is
allowed to leave the work surface, the sequence described above
must be repeated to drive another fastener.

Tool Operation Check (Fig.1)

WARNING: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool

operation check.

CONTACT TRIP OPERATION (BLACK TRIGGER)

A. With finger off the trigger (A), press the contact trip against the

work surface.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
B. Hold the tool off the work surface, and pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
C. With the tool off the work surface, pull the trigger. Press the

contact trip against the work surface.

THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
D. Without touching the trigger, press the contact trip against the

work surface, then pull the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
SEQUENTIAL TRIP OPERATION (GRAY TRIGGER)

A. Press the contact trip against the work surface, without touching

the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
B. Hold the tool off the work surface and pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
Release the trigger. The trigger must return to the trigger stop on

the frame.

C. Pull the trigger and press the contact trip against the work

surface.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

D. With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work

surface. Pull the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.

Adjusting Depth (Fig. 7)

WARNING: To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental

actuation when attempting to adjust depth, ALWAYS:

• Disconnect air supply.

• Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments.

The depth that the fastener is driven

F

FIG. 7

can be adjusted using the depth
adjustment wheel on the nose of
the tool. The depth of drive is
factory adjusted to a nominal
setting. Test fire a fastener and
check depth. If a change is
desired:

1. To drive the nail deeper, rotate
the depth adjustment wheel
(F) to the right. Setting 5 is the
deepest.

2. To drive a nail shallower, rotate the depth adjustment wheel (F) to
the left. Setting 1 is the shallowest.

Test drive another fastener and check depth. Repeat as necessary

to achieve desired results. The amount of air pressure required will
vary depending on the size of the fastener and the material being
fastened. Experiment with the air pressure setting to determine
the lowest setting that will consistently perform the job at hand. Air
pressure in excess of that required can cause premature wear and/
or damage to the tool.

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Shingle Guide (Fig. 8, 9)

Adjust shingle guide (H):

1. Loosen the adjusting screw (N) and slide the guide (H) to desired
position.

FIG. 8

H

N

2. Tighten adjusting screw firmly.

The guide (H) can be used as an aid to position the shingle being

nailed a specific distance (O) from the front edge of the previous row
of shingles (Q) as shown.

FIG. 9

H

Q

O

Clearing a Jammed Nail (Fig. 1, 10)

WARNING: 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

FIG. 10

nosepiece, keep the tool pointed
away from you and follow these
instructions to clear:

1. Disconnect the air supply
from the tool.

2. Push the door latch (D) to
open the nail guide door (G)

3. Open the canister cover (C).

4. Remove the jammed nail.

5. Correct any deformation that may have occurred to the nail coil.

NOTE: Should nails continue to jam frequently in nosepiece, have
tool serviced by an authorized DeWALT service center.

Cold Weather Operation

WARNING: Read the section titled Important Safety Instructions

at the beginning of this manual. Always wear eye and ear protection
when operating this tool. Keep the nailer pointed away from yourself
and others. For safe operation, complete the following procedures
and checks before each use of the nailer.

When operating tools at temperatures below freezing, complete
preparation procedures outlined above and follow the directions
below.

1. Make sure compressor tanks have been properly drained prior
to use. Always drain the compressor tanks at least once daily
while using the nailer. This is especially important in cold weather
because any moisture in the air in the tanks will condense in the
cold temperature.

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2. Keep the tool as warm as possible prior to use.

3. Make certain all fasteners have been removed from canister.

4. Put 5 to 7 drops of DeWALT Pneumatic Tool Oil or winter weight
pneumatic oil containing ethylene glycol in the end cap.

5. Lower air pressure to 80 psi (5.5 bar) or less.

6. Reconnect air and load nails into canister.

7. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap lumber to lubricate o-rings.

8. Turn pressure up to operating level (not to exceed 120 psi) and
use tool as normal.

9. Re-lubricate with DeWALT Pneumatic Tool Oil or winter weight
pneumatic oil containing ethylene glycol in the end cap at least
twice a day or after 4 hours of use.

Hot Weather Operation

Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out of direct sunlight

as excessive heat can damage bumpers, o-rings and other rubber
parts.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners

from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may
result.

Daily Maintenance Chart

ACTION Lubricate tool with 5-7 drops of DeWALT Pneumatic

Tool Oil

WHY Prevents failure of o-rings

HOW Insert drops into air fitting on end cap of tool

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 canister, feed piston area and contact trip

mechanism.

WHY Permits smooth operation of magazine, 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: DO NOT use gasoline or similar highly flammable

liquids to clean the nailer. Vapor could be ignited by a spark, causing
and explosion.

Tar and dirt may build up on the nose and trip lever preventing correct

operation. Remove any buildup with kerosene, #2 fuel oil or diesel fuel.
Do not dip the nailer into these solvents beyond the height of the nail
heads, to avoid solvent getting into the drive cylinder.

Dry off the nailer before use. Any oil film left after cleanup will
accelerate the tar build up and the nailer will require more frequent
cleaning.

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NOTE: Solvents sprayed on the nose to clean and free up the trip
may have the opposite effect! The solvent may soften the tar on the
shingles and cause tar buildup to be accelerated. Dry operation is
better.

Repairs

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, remove

nails from magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this
tool.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs

should be performed by a DeWALT factory service center or a
DeWALT authorized service center. Always use identical replacement
parts.

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by

DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of
injury, only DEWALT, 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.

Register Online

Thank you for your purchase. Register your product now for:

• WARRANTY SERVICE: Registering your product will help you
obtain more efficient warranty service in case there is a problem
with your product.

• CONFIRMATION OF OWNERSHIP: In case of an insurance

loss, such as fire, flood or theft, your registration of ownership will
serve as your proof of purchase.

• FOR YOUR SAFETY: Registering your product will allow us to

contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required
under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Register online at www.dewalt.com/register.

Seven Year Limited Warranty

DeWA LT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials
or workmanship for seven 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 coverage and warranty repair
information, visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-

433-9258). This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage

caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary in certain states or provinces.

In addition to the warranty, DeWALT tools are covered by our:

1 YEAR FREE SERVICE

DeWA LT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by
normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
Nailer wear items, such as o-rings and driver blades, are not covered.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your
DeWA LT Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you can return
it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full
refund – no questions asked.

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LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold
in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country
specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the
local company or see website for warranty information.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-

9258) for a free replacement. DO NOT use a tool with missing or

damaged safety warning label(s).

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