Maintenance Frequency - DeWalt DCF403 Instruction Manual

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and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into
the charger as described in the charger section of
this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. I)

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 .
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LED Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into the LED. Serious eye
injury could result.
When the tool is activated by pressing the on/off button
the LED worklight 10 will automatically turn on. The LED
worklight will turn off 60 seconds after the on/off button has
been released.
Installing a Blind Rivet (Fig. G)
To Install a Blind Rivet
1. Place the blind rivet
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2. Position the tool as shown in Proper Hand Position.
3. Pull and hold the trigger switch
set in the application.
4. When the blind rivet has been set completely, release
the trigger switch. The tool will return to its initial
position automatically.
5. Tilt the unit backwards and the mandrel will go to the
mandrel collector
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be pushed into the mandrel collector by pulling the
next rivet.
If you release the switch before the end of the setting
stroke, the tool will immediately return to its initial position.
If the blind rivet has not been set completely, repeat the
previous steps.
MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
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and firmly pull the
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in the nose piece .
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until the rivet is fully
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by gravity. The mandrel will also

Maintenance Frequency

Item
General tool inspection
Clean and lubricate nose equipment
*Recommend contacting authorized service center
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 approved eye protection
when performing this procedure.

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.
Cleaning the Nose Equipment or Replacing
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Jaws (Fig. A, J)
1. Loosen the nose housing nut
housing 3
2. Clean the inside of the nose housing using a dry cloth.
3. Pull back the locking sleeve
arrow.
4. Untighten the pulling hull
5. Clean the jaws
If necessary, replace the jaws with spare jaws
NoTE: When replacing the jaws, use only D
brand jaws.
6. Apply grease to the outside of the clamping jaw
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7. Put the jaw assembly
mount it onto the tool. Tighten the pulling hull by hand
and ensure it is secured by the locking sleeve
NoTE: A molybdenum disulfide‑based grease
is recommended.
8. Mount the nose housing and nose housing nut and
tighten by hand.
Cleaning the Tool Exterior (Fig. A)
Keep the brushless motor exhaust vent
from dust and dirt. If necessary, use a soft, moist cloth to
remove dust and dirt from the exhaust vents. Blow dirt and
dust out of the main power tool housing with dry air as often
as dirt is seen collecting in and around the exhaust vents.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by D
product, use of such accessories with this tool could
be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
D WALT‑recommended accessories should be used
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with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center.
4 . Remove the nose
and nose housing nut.
as indicated by the
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and the jaw pusher using a dry cloth.
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into the pulling hull
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Frequency
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