DeWalt DCN681

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• Remove batterypack.
• Engage trigger lock-off.
• Avoid contact with trigger duringadjustments.
1. To drive the staple shallower
, rotate the depth
adjustment wheel
3
away from the nose of thestapler.
2. To sink a staple deeper
, rotate the depth adjustment
wheel
3
toward the nose of thestapler.
Headlights (Fig. H)
There is a headlight
4
located on each side of the stapler.
Headlights turn on upon battery insertion, activation of
the trigger, or depressing the contact trip. The lights will
automatically shut off after 20 seconds unless tool remains
inuse.
NOTE: These headlights are for lighting the immediate work
surface and are not intended to be used asflashlights.
Low battery indicator: The left-side headlight will flash four
consecutive times and then shut down to indicate lowbattery.
Jammed staple indicator: The right-side headlight will flash
continually if a staple becomes jammed in the nosepiece
(seeClearing a Jammed Staple).
Clearing a Jammed Staple (Fig. A, I)
If a staple becomes jammed in the nosepiece, keep the tool
pointed away from you and follow these instructions toclear:
1. Remove battery pack from tool and engage the trigger
lock-off.
2. Press the magazine latch
15
and remove any loaded
staples.
3. Visually check inside magazine for any jammed staples.
4. Remove bent staple, using pliers if necessary.
5. If driver blade is in the down position, cycle the stall release
lever
11
using enough force to fully slide it to the other end
of the slot in the housings.
6. Reinsert battery pack.
NOTE: The tool will disable itself and not reset until the
battery pack has been removed and reinserted.
7. Reinsert staples into magazine (see Loading the Tool)
Cold Weather Operation
When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
1. Keep tool as warm as possible prior touse.
2. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap timber beforeusing.
Hot Weather Operation
Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out of direct
sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate bumpers and other
rubber parts resulting in increasedmaintenance.
MAINTENANCE
Your
DeWALT
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.

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.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing thisprocedure.
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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.
Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by
DeWALT
, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only
DeWALT
recommended
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
householdwaste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be replaced when it fails to
produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
our environment:
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
thetool.
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed ofproperly.