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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DWFP1838
18 Gauge Finish Stapler
Agrafeuse de finition de calibre18
Engrapadora de acabado de calibre 18

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE
USAR EL PRODUCTO.

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

Defi nitions: 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
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WALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT

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
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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FIG. A

FIG. B

FIG. C

FIG. D

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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

tool. Bottled compressed gases such as
oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen,
hydrogen, propane, acetylene or air are
not for use with pneumatic tools. Never

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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

FIG. F

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

FIG. G

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 fasteners
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

FIG. H

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

FIG. I

the tool, trigger, or contact trip is

inoperable, disconnected, altered,
or not working properly. 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)

FIG. J

• Always assume that the tool contains
fasteners.

• 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)

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• 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

FIG. K

tool with finger on trigger. Accidental
discharge could result. Using the trigger
lock-off will prevent accidental discharge.

• 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

FIG. L

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

FIG. M

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

• Always keep fingers clear of contact
trip to prevent injury from inadvertent
release of fasteners. (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
fastener may follow the grain of the
wood (shiner), causing it to protrude

unexpectedly from the side of the work
material. Drive the fastener perpendicular

to the grain to reduce risk of injury. (Fig. N)

• Do not drive fasteners onto the heads
of other fasteners or with the tool at

too steep an angle. Personal injury

from strong recoil, jammed fasteners, or

ricocheted fasteners may result. (Fig. O)

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

may cause injury.

• Be aware that when the tool is being
utilized at pressures on the high end
of its operating range, fasteners can
be driven completely through thin or

very soft work material. Make sure the

pressure in the compressor is set so that

fasteners are set into the material and not

pushed completely through. (Fig. P)

FIG. N

FIG. O

FIG. P

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• 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 stapler against the
material. The contact trip may cause the
work material to shift unexpectedly.

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(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 fastener into
another fastener 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 stapling 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. In “Contact Actuation Mode” if

contact trip is allowed to recontact work
surface before trigger is released an
unwanted fastener will be fired.

• Choice of triggering method is
important. Check the manual for triggering options.

FIG. Q

FIG. R

FIG. S

BUMP/CONTACT ACTION TRIGGER

FIG. T

• When using the contact action
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 action trigger.

• When “contact” actuating the stapler, always keep
tool in control. Inaccurate placement of tool can result in

misdirected discharge of a fastener.

SEQUENTIAL ACTION TRIGGER

• When using the sequential action

FIG. U

trigger, do not actuate the tool
unless the tool is placed firmly
against the workpiece.

• 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

• Do not drive fasteners blindly into walls, floors or other
work areas. Fasteners driven into live electrical wires, plumbing, or

other types of obstructions can result in injury. (Fig.U)

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• 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.

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

Tool Specifi cations

MODEL DWFP1838
DESCRIPTION 18 GA Finishing Stapler
ENGINE TYPE Oil-Free
OPERATION PRESSURE
RANGE
MAXIMUM OPERATION

70–120 psi (4.9 – 8.43kg/cm

2

120 psi (8.43 kg/cm

)

PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION AT A
RATE OF 60 FASTENERS
PER MINUTE*

2.83 cfm (80.1 lt/min) @ 80 psi
(5.6kg/cm

2

)

CROWN SIZE 1/4" (6.4mm)
FASTENER GAUGE 18 Gauge
FASTENER RANGE 1/2" – 1-1/2 (25mm – 38mm)
MAGAZINE CAPACITY Up to 100 Staples
LENGTH 9-1/4" (235mm)
WIDTH 2-3/4" (69.9mm)
HEIGHT 9-1/2" (241.3mm)
WEIGHT 3.0lbs. (1.36kg)

* The DWFP1838 requires 2.83 cubic feet per minute or cfm. (80.1

liters per minute or lt/min) of free air at 80 psi (5.6 kg/cm2) to operate
at a rate of 60 fasteners per minute. To determine the appropriately
sized air compressor, take the actual rate at which the tool will be
run and compare the required cfm (lt/min) to the compressors free air
delivery (cfm/ lt/min) at 80 psi (5.6 kg/cm

2

).

For example, if your fastener usage averages 30 fasteners per minute,
you need 50% of the tools cfm required to operate the tool at the
rate of 60 fasteners per minute. In this case, be sure that your air
compressor can deliver a minimum of 1.42 cfm (40.2 lt/min) at 80psi
(5.6 kg/cm

2

) for optimum performance.

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)

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COMPONENTS (FIG. 1)

A. Trigger
B. Trigger mode selector
C. Pencil Sharpener
D. Contact trip
E. No-mar pad
F. Magazine

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FIG. 1

B

D

G. Magazine release
H. Swivel air inlet
I. Rear exhaust
J. Adjustable belt hook
K. Depth adjustment wheel
L. Low nail indicator

A

K

L

J

F

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 stapler pointed away from yourself
and others. For safe operation, complete the following procedures
and checks before each use of the stapler.

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.

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C

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E

NOTE: These staplers are designed to be used without oil.

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

2. Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.

3. Remove all fasteners from the magazine.

4. 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.

5. Check air supply. Ensure that air pressure does not exceed
recommended operating limits, refer to Tool Specifications.

6. Connect air hose.

7. 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.

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Mode Selection

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

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

this tool.

WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving

fasteners to avoid accidental firing. NEVER carry tool with finger on
trigger. In contact mode tool will fire a fastener if safety is bumped
while trigger is depressed.

Sequential Trip: Sequential trip requires the operator to hold the
trigger against the work surface before pulling the trigger. This makes
accurate fastener placement easier. The sequential trip allows exact
fastener placement 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 second fastener if the tool is contacted against the work or anything
else while the operator is holding the trigger pulled.

Contract Trip: The common operating procedure on contact trip
tools is for the operator to contact the work surface 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. 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 the trigger pulled) an unwanted
second fastener will be driven.

TO CHANGE OPERATING MODES (FIG. 2, 3)

WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners

from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may
result.

SEQUENTIAL TRIP ACTION

Use sequential action for intermittent nailing where very careful and
accurate placement is desired.

To operate the tool in sequential action

mode:

1. Rotate the trigger mode selector (B)
clockwise to the sequential action position

, as shown in Figure 2.

2. Fully depress nosepiece against the work
surface.

3. Pull trigger.

4. Release trigger.

5. Lift nosepiece off work surface.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for next application.

WARNING: The contact trip needs to be depressed followed by a

trigger pull for each fastener followed by a release of both the contact
trip and trigger after each fastener.

CONTACT TRIP ACTION

Bump/contact action is intended for rapid nailing on flat, stationary
surfaces.

When using bump action, two methods are available: place
actuation and bump actuation.

Rotate the trigger mode selector (B)
counterclockwise to the contact action position

, as shown in Figure 3.

To operate the tool using the PLACE

ACTUATION method:

WARNING: A fastener will fire each time the

trigger is depressed as long as the contact trip remains depressed.

1. Depress the contact trip against the work surface.

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

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2. Depress the trigger.

To operate the tool using the BUMP ACTUATION method:

1. Depress the trigger.

2. Push the contact trip against the work surface. As long as the
trigger is depressed, the tool will fire a fastener every time the
contact trip is depressed. This allows the user to drive multiple
fasteners in sequence.

WARNING: Do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use.

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Keep the contact trip lock-off engaged in the locked position when
the tool is not in use.

Tool Operation Check (Fig.1)

WARNING: If the tool is dropped or you suspect tool damage

perform tool operation check.

WARNING: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool

operation check.

SEQUENTIAL TRIP ACTION

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.
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.

CONTACT TRIP ACTION

A. With finger off the trigger, 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.

Loading the Tool (Fig. 1, 4)

WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners

from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may
result.

WARNING: Keep tool pointed in a safe direction when loading

fasteners or personal injury may result.

1. Depress magazine release (G) and pull magazine (F) back.

2. Open magazine fully and turn tool sideways with discharge area
pointed away from yourself and others.

3. Insert fasteners into magazine channel.

4. Push magazine closed until it locks in place.

FIG. 4

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Depth Setting (Fig. 1)

WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners

from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may
result.

The fastener depth control adjustment feature provides control

of the fastener drive depth from flush with or just above the work
surface to shallow or deep countersink.

Rotate depth control adjustment wheel (K) to give the desired depth
of drive.

Belt Hook (Fig. 1, 5)

The belt hook (J) can be changed to either side of the tool to

accommodate left- or right-handed users.

INSTALLING THE BELT HOOK

WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners

from magazine before making adjustments or before attempting any
assembly or disassembly.

WARNING: Always remove the belt hook from the tool when

selecting Contact Trip Mode.

1. Assure that the sequential trip mode is selected.

2. Squeeze the sides of the belt hook body.

FIG. 5

J

3. Align the post on the belt hook body with the alignment hole and
push into position.

4. Release the sides of the belt hook body and check to ensure that
the belt hook is locked in position

Using The Integrated Pencil Sharpener
(Fig. 6)

A standard pencil sharpener (C) is integrated into the belt hook for

the operator’s convenience. To sharpen a pencil, insert any standard
pencil into the hole and rotate the pencil to the right (clockwise)to
sharpen.

FIG. 6

C

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 stapler pointed away from yourself
and others. For safe operation, complete the following procedures
and checks before each use of the stapler.

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

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

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

3. Lower air pressure to 80 psi or less.

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

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

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.

Clearing a Jammed Fastener (Fig. 7)

If a fastener becomes jammed in the nosepiece, keep the tool pointed
away from you and follow these instructions to clear:

1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.

2. Open the magazine by depressing the magazine release button
and pulling open the magazine.

3. Remove the jam fastener. In certain circumstances, pliers may be
required to remove the fastener.

4. Close the magazine.

5. Reattach air supply.

NOTE: Should fasteners continue to jam frequently in nosepiece,
have tool serviced by an authorized D

FIG. 7

EWALT service center.

Daily Maintenance Chart

ACTION Drain compressor tanks and hoses daily
WHY Prevents accumulation of moisture in compressor and

HOW Open petcocks or other drain valves on compressor

ACTION Clean magazine, magazine release, and contact trip

WHY Permits smooth operation, reduces wear, and

HOW Blow clean with compressed air. The use of oils or

ACTION Before each use, check to ensure all screws, nuts and

WHY Prevents jams, leaks and premature failure of tool

HOW Tighten loose screws or other fasteners using the

stapler

tanks. Allow any accumulated water to drain from
hoses

mechanism

prevents jams

solvents is not recommended as they tend to attract
debris

fasteners are tight and undamaged

parts

appropriate hex wrench or screwdriver

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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.

EWALT tools are properly lubricated at the

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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
center, a D
personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.

EWALT authorized service center or other qualified service

EWALT factory service

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by

EWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such

D
accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of
injury, only D
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.

EWALT, recommended accessories should be used with

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Seven Year Limited Warranty

DEWALT 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-D

EWALT (1-800-

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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, D

EWALT tools are covered by our:

1 YEAR FREE SERVICE

EWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by

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normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
Stapler 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
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EWALT Power Tool, Laser, or Stapler 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.

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-D

EWALT (1-800-433-

9258) for a free replacement.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A D

SYMPTOM CAUSE FIX

Trigger valve housing leaks air O-ring cut or cracked Replace O-ring
Trigger valve stem leaks air O-ring/seals cut or cracked Replace trigger valve assembly

Frame/nose leaks air O-ring or gasket is cut or cracked Replace O-ring or gasket

Frame/cap leaks air Damaged gasket or seal Replace gasket or seal

Failure to cycle Air supply restriction Check air supply equipment

Lack of power; slow to cycle Broken cylinder cap spring Replace cap spring

MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW.

EWALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-(800)-4-DEWALT.

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

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

Bumper cracked/worn Replace bumper

Cracked/worn head valve Replace head valve
Loose cap screws Tighten and recheck

Worn head valve Replace head valve
Broken cylinder cap spring Replace cylinder cap spring
Head valve stuck in cap Disassemble / Check

Rings/seals cut or cracked Replace rings/seals
Exhaust blocked Check bumper, head valve spring

Trigger assembly worn/leaks Replace trigger assembly

Dirt/tar build up on driver Disassemble nose/driver to clean
Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly on bottom bumper Disassemble to correct
Air pressure too low Check air supply equipment

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A D

SYMPTOM CAUSE FIX

Skipping fasteners; intermittent

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feed

Fasteners jam in tool Driver channel worn Replace nose/check door

MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW.

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

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

Worn bumper Replace bumper

Tar/dirt in driver channel Disassemble and clean nose and driver

Air restriction/inadequate air flow through quick disconnect
socket and plug
Worn piston ring Replace ring, check driver
Damaged pusher spring Replace spring
Low air pressure Check air supply system to tool
Loose magazine nose screws Tighten all screws
Fasteners too short for tool Use only recommended fasteners
Bent fasteners Discontinue using these fasteners
Wrong size fasteners Use only recommended fasteners
Leaking head cap gasket Tighten screws/replace gasket

Trigger valve O-ring cut/worn Replace O-ring

Broken/chipped driver Replace driver (check piston ring)
Dry/dirty magazine Clean
Worn magazine Replace magazine

Wrong size fasteners Use only recommended fasteners
Bent fasteners Discontinue using these fasteners
Loose magazine/nose screws Tighten all screws
Broken/chipped driver Replace driver

EWALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-(800)-4-DEWALT.

Replace quick disconnect fittings

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