DeWalt DCE560 Original Instructions Manual page 13

OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
Refer to Fig D.
Variable Speed Dial (Fig. E)
The material's rate of flow is controlled by the variable speed
dial 3 to accomodate various applications.
• Pick a speed by turning the dial to the desired setting.
nOTE: '1' is the lowest (slowest) setting and '6' is the
highest (fastest) setting.
Variable Speed Trigger (Fig. F)
In addition to the variable speed dial, the material's rate of flow
is also controlled with a variable speed trigger.
1. Squeeze the trigger switch
nOTE: The further the trigger is depressed the faster the
rate of flow.
2. Release the trigger switch to turn the tool off.
Trigger Switch Lock-off (Fig. F)
Your tool is equipped with a trigger switch lock-off
safeguard against inadvertent release of material.
1. To lock the trigger switch, push trigger switch lock-off
up. The tool will not operate with the switch in the
locked position.
2. To unlock the trigger switch, push the trigger switch lock-
off down.
Rotating Cartridge Holder (Fig. G)
The cartridge holder rotates 360˚ to apply material at
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any angle.
Plunger Rod Handle (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT use the plunger rod handle as a hook to
suspend objects from.
The plunger rod handle 4 may be used to suspend tool from a
stable location when not in use or for storage.
to turn the tool on.
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2 to
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To Adjust Plunger Rod (Fig. A)
1. To manually adjust plunger rod
plunger rod release trigger
2. Push or pull plunger rod handle
3. Release plunger rod release trigger.
To Insert Material
Cartridge Holder (Fig. A, I)
1. Ensure that plunger used is appropriate to material.
nOTE: Using incorrect plunger may result in material
container exploding during use, damaging cartridge holder
and/or caulk gun.
2. Use the trigger switch lock-off
3. Trim nozzle end of the caulk/material tube (Fig. I). Small
openings require more force to push the material possibly
affecting battery life.
4. Break inner seal of caulking tube or material using the
poker 9 located on the under side of the cartridge holder.
NOTICE: If the inner seal is not broken, material could
be forced out through the rear of the tube and damage
the tool.
NOTICE: Keep plunger rod, cartridge holder and cartridge
clean of all material. Retracting a plunger rod that is
covered with dried material may damage the internal
parts of the tool and cause misalignment of tube.
5. Securely hold the tool, press plunger rod release trigger
to declutch and free the plunger rod
rod handle 4 , pull the plunger rod back to allow the caulk/
material tube to fit inside the cartridge holder.
6. Insert caulk/material tube.
7. Press and hold plunger rod release trigger
the plunger rod handle
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against the tube.
8. Release the plunger rod release trigger.
9. Rotate cartridge holder to desired angle.
Sausage Holder (Fig. A, H, I)
1. Ensure that plunger used is appropriate to material.
nOTE: Using incorrect plunger may result in material
container exploding during use, damaging cartridge holder
and/or caulk gun.
2. Unscrew and remove nozzle cap
3. Press and hold plunger rod release trigger
plunger rod handle 4 , pull plunger rod
caulk/material casing to fit inside the sausage holder
4. Insert sausage pack into sausage holder and cut casing
(closest end to the nozzle) according to material
manufacturer's instructions.
iMPORTAnT: DO nOT remove caulk/material material
from the casing. nEVER dip the nozzle tip into any type
of material.
5. With nozzle tip facing away from tool, screw nozzle cap
back onto sausage holder.
6. Trim tip of nozzle for appropriate application (Fig. I).
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, press and hold the
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4 to desirable position.
2 to lock trigger switch 1
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5 . Using the plunger
6 while pushing
forward until the plunger is
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6 . Using the
5 back to allow the
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