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Utility Hook (Fig. C)
The
DeWALT
cordless staplers include an integrated utility
hook
5
and can be attached to either side of the tool to
accommodate left- or right-handed users.
If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from thetool.
To Remove Utility Hook
1. Remove battery pack from tool.
2. To switch the tool from right- to left-hand usage simply
remove the screw
15
from the opposite side of the tool and
reassemble on the other side.
3. Replace battery pack.
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WARNING: Remove staples from magazine before
making any adjustments or servicing this tool. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury.
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WARNING: Disconnect battery pack from tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, servicing,
or moving the tool. Such preventative safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the toolaccidentally.
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CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on
a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or
falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will
stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knockedover.
OPERATION (FIG. A)
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.
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WARNING: Read the section titled Stapler Safety
Warnings at the beginning of this manual. Always wear
eye and ear protection when operating this tool. Keep the
stapler pointed away from yourself and others. For safe
operation, complete the following procedures and checks
before each use of thestapler.
1. Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratoryprotection.
2. Remove battery pack fromtool.
3. Lock the pusher
12
in the back position and remove all
staples from themagazine.
4. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip
and pusher latch. Do not use tool if either assembly is not
functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the contact
trip restrained in the upposition.
5. NEVER use a tool that has damagedparts.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
disconnect battery pack from tool before performing
maintenance, clearing a jammed staple, leaving work
area, moving tool to another location or handing the tool
to anotherperson.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)
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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
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as shown in Fig. D.
Preparing the Tool (Fig. A)
NOTICE: NEVER spray or in any
other way apply lubricants or
cleaning solvents inside the tool.
This can seriously affect the life and
performance of thetool.
NOTE: The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Follow instructions outlined (refer to ChargingOperations).
1. Read the Stapler Safety Warnings section of thismanual.
2. Wear eye and earprotection.
3. Remove battery fromtool.
4. Ensure magazine is empty of allfasteners.
5. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip
and pusher
12
. Do not use tool if either assembly is not
functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the contact
trip restrained in the actuatedposition.
6. Keep tool pointed away from yourself andothers.
7. Insert fully charged batterypack.
Using the Trigger Lock-off (Fig. E)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use. Keep
the trigger lock-off switch LOCKED (Fig.E) when the tool
is not inuse.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, lock off trigger, disconnect battery pack from
tool and remove staples from magazine before
makingadjustments.
Each
DeWALT
stapler is equipped with a trigger lock-off
2
which when pushed to the right as shown in FigureE, prevents
the tool from firing a staple by locking the trigger and bypassing
power to themotor.
When the trigger lock-off is pressed to the left, the tool will be
fully operational. The trigger lock-off should always be locked off
(Fig.E) whenever any adjustments are made or when tool is not
in immediateuse.
NOTICE: Do not store tool with battery pack installed. To
prevent damage to the pack and to ensure best battery
life, store battery packs out of the tool or charger in a cool,
drylocation.
Loading the Tool (Fig. F)
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WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself
andothers.
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WARNING: Never load staples with the contact trip or
triggeractivated.