DeWalt D51256 User Manual page 24

E N G L I S H
• To drive several nails: Pull the trigger first, and
then push the contact trip repeatedly against the
work surface.
Do not keep the trigger depressed when
the tool is not in use. Keep the trigger
lock-off switch rotated to the right to
prevent accidental actuation when the
tool is not in use.
Clearing a jammed nail (fig. E)
If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece, follow
these instructions to remove the nail:
• Disconnect the airline from the tool.
• Lock the trigger with the trigger lock-off switch.
• Lock the nail pusher (11) in the back position.
• Flip up the front latch (12) and move the bracket
(13) out of the way so that barrel (14) can be
opened.
• Remove the bent nail, using pliers if necessary.
• If the driver blade is in the down position, push
the driver blade upward using a screwdriver.
• Close the barrel (14) and put the bracket (13)
back in position.
• Press the front latch (12) into the locked position.
• Connect the air hose to the fitting on the tool.
• Load nails into the magazine. See "Loading the
tool".
• Unlatch the nail pusher by pushing forward and
carefully slide the nail pusher forward to press
against the nails.
If nails become jammed in the nosepiece
frequently, have the tool serviced by an
authorised D
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Depth setting (fig. F)
Always disconnect the tool from the air
supply before adjusting the depth setting.
The depth that the nails are driven can be adjusted
using the depth adjustment on the nosepiece of
the tool.
• To reduce the depth, press the adjustment
button (15) and slide the slider switch (16)
downward.
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• To increase the depth, press the adjustment
button (15) and slide the slider switch (16)
upward.
Belt/rafter hook
These tools have an integrated belt/rafter hook.
The hook can be rotated to either side of the tool
and can be folded out of the way when not in use.
To remove the belt/rafter hook:
• Remove the air hose from the fitting on the tool.
• Use pliers or a wrench to remove the nut for the
belt/rafter hook from the end cap of the tool.
• Remove the belt/rafter hook, washer and detent
spring.
Maintenance
Your D WALT 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 on proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Perform the following maintenance operations every
day:
Lubricate tool with 5-7 drops of D
pneumatic tool oil
• Insert drops into the air fitting on the end cap of
the tool.
Drain all condensation from the air compressor
tanks and hoses
• Open petcocks or other drain valves on the
compressor tanks.
• Allow any accumulated water to drain from hoses.
Clean magazine, pusher, and contact trip
mechanism
• Clean by blowing with compressed air.
Ensure that all fasteners on the tool are tight and
undamaged
• Tighten loose fasteners using the appropriate tool.
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