DeWalt DW325PT User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
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DW325PT
30° Paper Tape Framing Nailer
Clouese à Charpente de 30° pour ruban de papier
Clavadora Estructural de 30° Para Cinta De Papel
DW325PL
21° Plastic Collated Framing Nailer
Clouese à charpentede 21° en plastique
Clavadora Para Moarcos de 21° Con Unión de Plástico
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BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION.
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The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR
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WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction
manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such
as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
• Actuating tool may result in flying Fig. A
FIG. B
FIG. C
FIG. D
debris, collation material, or dust
which could harm operator’s eyes.
The operator and all those persons in the
general area should wear safety glasses
with permanently attached side shields.
Approved safety glasses are imprinted
with the characters “Z87.1”. It is the
employer’s responsibility to enforce the
use of eye protection equipment by the
tool operator and other people in the work
area. (Fig. A)
• Always wear appropriate personal
hearing and other protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss. (Fig. A)
• Use only clean, dry, regulated air.
Condensation from an air compressor can
rust and damage the internal workings of
the tool. (Fig. B)
• Regulate air pressure. Use air
pressure compatible with ratings on
the nameplate of the tool. (Not to
exceed 120 psi, 8.3 bar) Do not connect
the tool to a compressor rated at over
200 psi. The tool operating pressure must
never exceed 200 psi even in the event of
regulator failure. (Fig. C)
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• Only use air hose that is rated for a maximum working
pressure of at least 150 PSI (10.3 BAR) or 150% of the
maximumsystempressure,whicheverisgreater. (Fig. D)
• Donotusebottledgasestopowerthis FIG. E
FIG. F
FIG. G
tool. Bottled compressed gases such as
oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen,
hydrogen, propane, acetylene or air are
not for use with pneumatic tools. Never
use combustible gases or any other
reactive gas as a power source for this tool.
Danger of explosion and/or serious
personal injury may result. (Fig. E)
• Usecouplingsthatrelieveallpressure
from the tool when it is disconnected
from the power supply. Use hose
connectors that shut off air supply from
compressor when the tool is disconnected.
(Fig. F)
• Disconnecttoolfromairsupplywhen
not in use. Always disconnect tool
from air supply and remove fasteners
from magazine before leaving the
area or passing the tool to another
operator. Do not carry tool to another
workareainwhichchanginglocation
involves the use of scaffoldings, stairs,
ladders, and the like, with air supply
connected.Donotmakeadjustments,
remove magazine, perform maintenance or clear jammed
fasteners while connected to the air supply. If the contact trip is
adjusted when the tool is connected to the air supply and nails are
loaded, accidental discharge may occur. (Fig. G)
• Connect tool to air supply before loading fasteners, to
prevent a fastener from being fired during connection. The
tool driving mechanism may cycle when tool is connected to
the air supply. Do not load fasteners with trigger or contact trip
depressed, to prevent unintentional firing of a fastener.
• Do not remove, tamper with, or FIG. H
FIG. I
FIG. J
otherwise cause the tool, trigger, or
contact trip to become inoperable.
Do not tape or tie trigger or contact trip in
the on position. Do not remove spring
from contact trip. Make daily inspections
for free movement of trigger and contact
trip. Uncontrolled discharge could result.
• Inspect tool before use. Do not
operate a tool if any portion of the tool,
trigger, or contact trip is inoperable,
disconnected,altered,ornotworking
properly. Leaking air, damaged parts
or missing parts should be repaired or
replaced before use. (Fig.H)
• Donotalterormodifythetoolinany
way. (Fig. I)
• Alwaysassumethatthetoolcontains
fasteners.
• Do not point the tool at co-workers
or yourself at any time. No horseplay!
Work safe! Respect the tool as a working
implement. (Fig. J)
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• Keepbystanders,children,andvisitorsawaywhileoperating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. When
tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place, out of the
reach of children.
• Remove finger from trigger when not driving fasteners.
Never carry tool with finger on trigger.
Accidental discharge could result. Using
the trigger lock-off will prevent accidental
discharge.
• Do not overreach. Maintain proper
footing and balance at all times. Loss of
balance may cause cause personal injury.
(Fig. K)
• Makesurehoseisfreeofobstructions
or snags. Entangled or snarled hoses
can cause loss of balance or footing.
• Usethetoolonlyforitsintendeduse.
Do not discharge fasteners into open
air, concrete, stone, extremely hard
woods, knots or any material too
hard for the fastener to penetrate.
Do not use the body of the tool or top
cap as a hammer. Discharged fasteners
may follow unexpected path and cause
injury. (Fig. L)
• Alwayskeepfingersclearofcontact
trip to prevent injury from inadvertent
release of nails. (Fig. M)
• RefertotheMaintenance and Repairs
sections for detailed information on
the proper maintenance of the tool
• Always operate the tool in a clean,
FIG. P
FIG. N
FIG. O
lighted area. Be sure the work surface
is clear of any debris and be careful not
to lose footing when working in elevated
environments such as rooftops.
• Do not drive fasteners near edge
of material. The workpiece may split
causing the fastener to ricochet, injuring
you or a co-worker. Be aware that the nail
may follow the grain of the wood (shiner),
causing it to protrude unexpectedly from
the side of the work material. Drive the
nail perpendicular to the grain to reduce
risk of injury. (Fig. N)
• Do not drive nails onto the heads
of other fasteners or with the tool
at too steep an angle. Personal injury
from strong recoil, jammed fasteners, or
ricocheted nails may result. (Fig. O)
• Beawareofmaterialthicknesswhen
using the nailer. A protruding nail may
cause injury.
• Beawarethatwhenthetoolisbeing
utilized at pressures on the high end
of its operating range, nails can be
driven completely through thin or
very soft work material. Make sure
the pressure in the compressor is set so
that nails are set into the material and not
pushed completely through. (Fig. P)
FIG. K
FIG. L
FIG. M
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• Keephandsandbodypartsclearof FIG. Q
Fig. R
FIG. S
immediateworkarea. Hold workpiece
with clamps when necessary to keep
hands and body out of potential harm. Be
sure the workpiece is properly secured
before pressing the nailer against the
material. The contact trip may cause the
work material to shift unexpectedly.
(Fig.Q)
• Do not use tool in the presence of
flammable dust, gases or fumes. The
tool may produce a spark that could
ignite gases causing a fire. Driving a nail
into another nail may also cause a spark.
(Fig.R)
• Keepfaceandbodypartsawayfrom
back of the tool cap when working
in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can
result in impact to the body, especially
when nailing into hard or dense material.
(Fig. S)
• Grip tool firmly to maintain control
while allowing tool to recoil away
from work surface as fastener is
driven. In “Contact Actuation Mode” if
contact trip is allowed to recontact work
surface before trigger is released an
unwanted fastener will be fired.
• Choice of triggering method is
important. Check the manual for triggering options.
CONTACT ACTION TRIGGER
• Whenusingthecontactactiontrigger,
FIG. T
be careful of unintentional double
fires resulting from tool recoil.
Unwanted fasteners may be driven if
the contact trip is allowed to accidentally
re-contact the work surface. (Fig. T)
TO AVOID DOUBLE FIRES:
 • Donot engagethetoolagainst the
work surface with a strong force.
 • Allowthetooltorecoilfullyaftereachactuation.
 • Usesequentialactiontrigger.
• When “contact” actuating the framing nailer, always
keeptoolincontrol. Inaccurate placement of tool can result
in misdirected discharge of a fastener.
SEQUENTIAL ACTION TRIGGER
• Whenusingthesequentialaction FIG. U
trigger, do not actuate the tool
unless the tool is placed firmly
againsttheworkpiece.
• Donotdrivenailsblindly into walls,
floorsorotherworkareas.Fasteners
driven into live electrical wires, plumbing,
or other types of obstructions can result
in injury. (Fig.U)
• Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• leadfromlead-basedpaints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
• arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglassesareNOTsafetyglasses.Alsousefaceordustmask
if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT:
• ANSIZ87.1eyeprotection(CAN/CSA/Z94.3),
• ANSIS12.6(S3.19)hearingprotection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHArespiratoryprotection.
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A. Trigger
B. Exhaust
C. Rafter hook
D. Contact trip
E. Pusher
F. Magazine
FIG. 1
F
A
D
C
E
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DW325PT
B
F
A
D
C
E
B
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MODEL DW325PT DW325PL
HEIGHT 12.5" (305 mm) 12.5" (305 mm)
WIDTH 4.75" (121 mm) 4.75" (121 mm)
LENGTH 17.5" (444 mm) 17.5" (444 mm)
WEIGHT 7.6 lb (3.45 kg) 7.6 lb (3.45 kg)
MAGAZINE ANGLE 30° 21°
RECOMMENDED
OPERATING PRESSURE
70 - 120 psig 70 - 120 psig
AIR CONSUMPTION PER
100 CYCLES
7.5 cfm @ 80 psi 7.5 cfm @ 80 psi
LOADING CAPACITY Up to 92 Nails Up to 64 Nails
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MODEL DW325PT DW325PL
NAIL LENGTHS 2" - 3-1/4"
(50 mm - 83 mm) 2" - 3-1/4" (50 mm - 83 mm)
SHANK DIAMETERS .113" - .131"
(2.8 mm - 3.3 mm) .113" - .148" (2.8 mm - 3.7 mm)
FASTENER COLLATION 30° - 34°
Paper tape 21° Plastic collated
NAIL TYPE 30° clipped head/
30° full head 21° round head
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WARNING: Read the section titled Important Safety Instructions
at the beginning of this manual. Always wear eye and ear protection
when operating this tool. Keep the nailer pointed away from yourself
and others. For safe operation, complete the following procedures
and checks before each use of the nailer.
1. Before you use the nailer, be sure that the compressor tanks
have been properly drained.
2. Lubricate the tool following these directions:
a. Use D
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weight oil. DO NOT use detergent oil or additives as they will
damage o-rings and rubber parts.
b. Use a filter-regulator-lubricator in the air line between the
compressor and the tool when possible.
c. If a lubricator is not available, add 5 to 10 drops of oil in the air
fittingaleasttwiceadayorevery4hoursofuse.
FIG. 2 FIG. 3
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3. Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.
 4.Removeallfastenersfromthemagazine.
5. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip and
pusher assemblies. 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.
 6.Check air supply. Ensure that air pressure does not exceed
recommended operating limits, refer to Tool Specifications.
7. Connect air hose.
8. Check for audible leaks around valves and gaskets. Never use a
tool that leaks or has damaged parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, disconnect tool
from air supply before performing maintenance, clearing a jammed
fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location or
handing the tool to another person.
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WARNING: Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA
Z94.3)]andhearingprotection[ANSIS12.6(S3.19)]whenoperating
this tool.
WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving
fasteners to avoid accidental firing. NEVER carry tool with finger on
trigger. In contact mode tool will fire a fastener if safety is bumped
while trigger is depressed.
Sequential Trip: Sequential trip requires the operator to hold the
contact tip against the work surface before pulling the trigger. This
makes accurate fastener placement easier. The sequential trip allows
exact fastener placement without the possibility of driving a second
fastener on recoil, as described under Contact Trip. The sequential
trip tool has a positive safety advantage because it will not accidentally
drive a second fastener if the tool is contacted against the work or
anything else while the operator is holding the trigger pulled.
Contract Trip: The common operating procedure on contact trip
tools is for the operator to contact the work surface to actuate
the trip mechanism while keeping the trigger pulled, thus driving
a fastener each time the work is contacted. This will allow rapid
fastener placement on many jobs, such as sheathing, decking
and pallet assembly. All pneumatic tools are subject to recoil when
driving fasteners. The tool may bounce, releasing the trip, and if
unintentionally allowed to recontact the work surface with the trigger
still actuated (finger still holding the trigger pulled) an unwanted
second fastener will be driven.
TO CHANGE OPERATING MODES (FIG. 1, 4–6)
WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners
from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may
result.
WARNING: Be aware that once the locking pin is removed, the
trigger is converted to a selectable trigger, enabling either sequential
trip or contract trip operating modes.
WARNING: Always know the tool operating mode before
connecting to an air supply and/or using the tool.
The tool is initially locked in the sequential FIG. 4
H
I
J
trip operating mode. In order to enable the
mode selection feature the mode locking
pin (H) must be removed.
NOTE: The mode locking pin is for
shipping purposes only. Discard pin after
removing.
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SEQUENTIAL TRIP-
1. Remove mode locking pin (H), if installed.
2. Push and hold in pivot pin (I) while rotating the J
FIG. 5
selector (J) 180° clockwise to the sequential trip
position .
3. Ensure the selector is fully seated in the new
position.
To operate the nailer in sequential trip mode:
1. Depress the contact trip firmly against the work surface.
2. Depress the trigger.
WARNING: A nail will fire each time the trigger is depressed as
long as the contact trip remains depressed.
CONTACT TRIP -
1. Remove mode locking pin, if installed.
2. Push and hold in pivot pin (I) while rotating the
J
FIG. 6
selector (J) 180° counterclockwise to the
contact trip position .
3. Ensure the selector is fully seated in the new
position.
To operate the nailer in contact trip mode:
1. Depress the trigger.
2. Push the contact trip against the work surface. As long as the
trigger is depressed, the tool will fire a nail every time the contact
trip is depressed. This allows the user to drive multiple nails in
sequence.
WARNING: Do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use.
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WARNING: Keep tool pointed in a safe direction when loading
nails.
WARNING: Never load nails with the contact trip or trigger
activated.
1. Hold nailer with magazine (F) tilted downward and insert
appropriate collated nail sticks into magazine. See Tool
Specifications to determine appropriate nail sizes and angles.
2. Pull the nail pusher (E) back and carefully allow the pusher to slide
forward until it makes contact with the nails.
FIG. 7
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WARNING: Disconnect air line from FIG. 8
G
tool and remove fasteners from
magazine before making adjustments or
personal injury may result.
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