DeWalt DCN701 - Proper Hand Position; Preparing the Tool; Loading the Tool

10
ENGLISH
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Visible radiation. Do not stare intolight.
CABLE
STAPLE
Only for cable staples
25 mm
Length ofstaples.
35
Loadingcapacity.
Electric shock
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
11
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Trigger
2
Utility hook
3
Cable alignment guide
4
Wire indicator
5
Headlight/LED work light
6
Magazine
7
Magazine release button
8
Pusher
9
Battery release button
10
Battery
Intended Use
Your cable stapler is intended ONLY for use in driving staples
intowood.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
This cable stapler is a professional powertool.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
Dry Fire Lock Out
Your stapler is equipped with a dry fire lockout which prevents
the tool from actuating when the magazine is empty. After the
last staple is fired the tool ceases to operate. Refer to Loading
the Tool to reload a stick of collatedstaples.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before loading staples, making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental actuation can causeinjury.

WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
10
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
10
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
9
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
12
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.
Utility Hook (Fig. C)
The DeWALT cordless stapler includes an integrated utility
hook
2
and can be installed on 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 Install the Utility Hook
1. Remove staples and battery pack fromtool.
2. Using only the provided screw
13
, the utility hook
2
can
be be installed on either side of the tool. To switch the tool