DeWalt DC545-XE Instruction Manual page 13

SAUSAGE HOLDER (FIG. 4)
1. Unscrew nozzle cap (M) and remove nozzle (N).
2. Press and hold plunger rod release trigger (A). Using the plunger rod handle
(F), pull plunge rod (G) back to allow the caulk/adhesive casing to fit inside the
sausage holder (L).
3. Insert sausage pack into sausage holder and cut casing according to
manufacturer's instructions.
4. With nozzle tip facing away from tool, screw nozzle cap back onto sausage
holder.
5. Trim tip of nozzle cap for appropriate application (Fig. 5).
To Change Holders
WARNING: Turn unit off and disconnect battery pack before installing and
removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. Lock the trigger
switch when the tool is not in use and when storing the tool.
TO REMOVE CARTRIDGE HOLDER (FIG. 1, 6)
1. Remove the plunger screw (O) and cartridge plunger (P) from inside of cartridge
holder (J).
2. Press and hold the plunge rod release trigger (A) and pull plunger rod handle (F)
back to access the barrel nut (Q). Release plunger rod release trigger.
3. With a 1/2" square drive tool, turn the barrel nut (Q) counterclockwise to remove.
4. The rear end washer (R), spacer (S) and cartridge holder (J) are now easily
removed.
For installation of the cartridge holder, reverse the above procedure.
TO INSTALL SAUSAGE HOLDER (FIG. 1, 7)
1. Position the rear cap spacer (T) and the rear end cap (U) [fine threads] onto nose
of the tool.
NOTE: The side of the rear cap spacer (T) with the double collar faces away from
the tool.
2. Place the rear end washer (R) on top of the rear end cap (U) and thread barrel
nut (Q) into the nose of the tool. Tighten and secure barrel nut with a 1/2" square
drive tool.
3. Press and hold the plunger rod release trigger (A) and push the plunger rod (G)
forward to access the threads on rod. Release the trigger.
4. Thread the sausage holder (L) onto the rear cap (U).
5. Thread the plunger washer (V), barrel plunger (W) and handle screw (X) onto the
plunger rod (G) in the order shown in Figure 3. Tighten securely.
6. Press and hold the plunge rod release trigger (A) and pull the plunger rod handle
(F) back before loading material.
7. Place the nozzle (N) onto the sausage holder (L) and thread the nozzle cap (M)
over the nozzle.
To remove the sausage holder, reverse the above procedure.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Shock Hazard. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack before installing and removing accessories, before
adjusting or when making repairs. Lock the trigger switch when the tool is not in use
and when storing the tool.
Cleaning
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damaging the tool, material left in the cartridge/sausage
holder may dry if left unattended. Do not attempt to dispense material under this condition.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations when using caulk or adhesive material to
reduce the risk of property damage.
To clean the cartridge holder, follow manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning
material from nozzle, barrel plunger and plunger rod.
To clean the sausage holder, unscrew nozzle cap (M) and sausage holder (L) and
remove from tool. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning material
from nozzle, barrel plunger, plunger rod and sausage holder.
CAUTION: When cleaning, use only a damp cloth on plastic parts. Many
household cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also,
do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar
products which may seriously damage plastic parts. Never let any liquid get inside
the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
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