DeWalt DWF83C User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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DWF83C
15° Coil Framing Nailer
Cloueuse à bobine pour charpente 15°
Clavadora alimentada por rollo de 15°
final size: 8.5" x 5.5")

BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
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
ANY D
e WALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-D e WALT
(1-800-433-9258)
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important Safety Instructions
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 head
protection. Head protection must
conform with ANSI Z89.1 standard.
• 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
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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)
• 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 canister 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
canister, 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
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.
FIG. H
FIG. I
FIG. J
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• Refer to the Maintenance and Repairs
sections for detailed information on
the proper maintenance of the tool
• Always operate the tool in a clean,
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
• 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)
• 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. Do
not lift, pull or lower tool by the hose.
• 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)
FIG. P
FIG. N
FIG. O
FIG. K
FIG. L
FIG. M
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nails are set into the material and not pushed completely through.
(Fig. P)
• 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. Always select
the trigger method that is appropriate to the fastener application
and the training of the operator.
CONTACT ACTION TRIGGER
• When using the contact action
trigger, 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 under 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.
FIG. T
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A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
COMPONENTS (FIG. 1)
A. Trigger
B. Exhaust
C. Rafter hook
D. Contact trip
E. Canister
FIG. 1
D
E
B
A
C
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Tool Specifications
MODEL DWF83C
HEIGHT 12.5" (317.5 mm)
WIDTH 4.95" (125.7 mm)
LENGTH 14.1" (358.5mm)
WEIGHT 8.5lb (3.85kg)
NOSE TO WALL DISTANCE 2.5" (64 mm)
RECOMMENDED OPERATING
PRESSURE
70 - 120 psig
AIR CONSUMPTION PER 100
CYCLES
6.5 cfm
@ 80 psi
LOADING CAPACITY 1 Coil (200-300 Nails)
Nail Specifications
NOTE: Use only DeWALT approved fasteners.
MODEL DWF83C
NAIL LENGTHS 2" - 3-1/4"
(50 mm - 83 mm)
SHANK DIAMETERS .113" - .131"
(2.8 mm - 3.3 mm)
FASTENER COLLATION 15° Coil
NAIL TYPE 15° Round Head
OPERATION
Preparing the Tool (Fig. 2, 3)
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 DeWALT pneumatic tool oil or a non-detergent S.A.E. 20
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
3. Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.
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4. Remove all fasteners from the canister.
5. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip. 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.
Mode Selection
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, 5)
WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners
from canister before making adjustments or personal injury may result.
WARNING: Always know the tool operating mode before
connecting to an air supply and/or using the tool.
SEQUENTIAL TRIP-
1. Push and hold in pivot pin (F) opposite
the selector, while rotating the selector (G)
180° counterclockwise to the sequential
trip position .
2. 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.
FIG. 4
F
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WARNING: A nail will fire each time the trigger is depressed as
long as the contact trip remains depressed.
CONTACT TRIP -
1. Push and hold in pivot pin (I) while rotating FIG. 5
G
the selector (G) 180° clockwise to the
contact trip position .
2. 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.
Loading the Tool (Fig. 1, 6)
WARNING: Disconnect 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.
WARNING: Keep tool pointed in a safe direction when loading
nails.
WARNING: Never load nails with the contact trip or trigger
activated.
1. Open the canister: Pull down door latch and swing door/canister
cover outward.
2. Check Adjustment: The nailer must be set for the length of nail to
be used. Nails will not feed smoothly if the canister is not correctly
adjusted. The canister contains an adjustable nail platform on
which the nail coil rests. The nail platform can be moved up and
down to three nail settings. To change setting pull up on the post
and twist to the correct step.
PLATFORM SETTINGS
1st Step: 2" – 2-1/2" (50 - 65mm) nails
2nd Step: 2-3/4" – 3" (70 - 75mm) nails
3rd Step: 3-1/4" – 3-1/2" (80 - 90mm) nails
3. Load the coil of nails: Place the coil of nails over the post in
the canister. Uncoil enough nails to reach the feed pawl. Place
the first nail in front of the front tooth on the feed pawl, in the
driver channel. The nail heads must be in the slot in the nose.
FIG. 6 FIG. 6a
FIG. 6b
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