DeWalt DCF403 - Operation of the Rivet Tool; Installing and Removing the Battery Pack; Proper Hand Position; LED Worklight Functionality

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ENGLISH
Belt Hook (Fig.E)
Included with Some Models

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool's belt hook to hang the
tool from a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook for
tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during
use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects
from the belthook.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the belt hook issecure.
IMPORTANT: When attaching or replacing a belt hook, use only
the screw that is provided. Be sure to securely tighten thescrew.
A belt hook
21
can be attached to either side of the tool
using only the screw
22
provided, to accommodate left‑ or
right‑handed users. If the belt hook is not desired at all, it can be
removed from thetool.
To move the belt hook, remove the screw
22
that holds it in
place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to securely
tighten thescrew.
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.G)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
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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
8
.
LED Worklight (Fig.A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into the LED. Serious eye injury
couldresult.
The LED worklight
10
improves visibility in the direct workarea.
When the tool is activated by pressing the trigger switch
9
,
the LED worklight
10
will automatically turn on. The LED
worklight will turn off 60seconds after the on/off button has
beenreleased.
The LED worklight
10
will flash slowly when the battery state
of charge is low.
The LED worklight
10
will flash fast if the nose equipment is
clogged. Refer to Cleaning the Nose Equipment or Replacing
Jaws for the proper cleaningprocedure.
Installing a Blind Rivet (Fig.A, F)
To Install a Blind Rivet
1. Place the blind rivet
20
in the nosepiece
1
.
2. Position the tool as shown in Proper HandPosition.
3. Pull and hold the trigger switch
9
until the rivet is fully 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
5
by gravity. The mandrel will also 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.
Emptying the Mandrel Collector (Fig.D)
Always empty the mandrel collector
5
for broken‑off
rivet mandrels before it is completely full in order to
preventblockages.
1. Unscrew the mandrel collector by turning itanticlockwise.
2. Empty the mandrel collector into a suitable recycling or
wastebin.
3. Screw the mandrel collector back onto the power tool by
turning itclockwise.
MAINTENANCE
Your power tool has been designed to operate 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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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.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Maintenance Frequency
Item Frequency
General tool inspection Daily
Clean and lubricate nose equipment 5000 rivets
*Recommend contacting authorised service centre
Cleaning
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WARNING: Electrical shock and mechanical hazard.
Disconnect the electrical appliance from the power source
beforecleaning.
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WARNING: To ensure safe and efficient operation,
always keep the electrical appliance and the ventilation
slotsclean.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the 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.