DeWalt DWFP12233-CA User manual

DWFP12233
18 Gauge Brad Nailer
Cloueuse de vitrier de calibre 18
Clavadora de Clavos Pequeños de Calibre 18
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BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION.
Denitions: 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.
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TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-D
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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 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)
• 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)
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• 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)
• 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.
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• Remove finger from trigger when not FIG. K
FIG. L
FIG. M
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, 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. P
FIG. N
FIG. O
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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.
BUMP/CONTACT ACTION TRIGGER
• When using the contact action
FIG. T
trigger, be careful of unin tentional
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 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.
• DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: To reduce
risk of serious injury from accidental
actuation when attempting to
adjust depth, ALWAYS;
• Disconnect air supply
• Avoid contact with trigger during
adjustments
• 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)
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• 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.
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
Tool Specications
MODEL DWFP12233
DESCRIPTION 18 GA Brad Nailer
ENGINE TYPE Oil–Free
OPERATING PRESSURE 70 – 120 psig (4.9 – 8.43 kg/cm2)
MAXIMUM OPERATION
PRESSURE 120 psi (8.43 kg/cm2)
AIR CONSUMPTION AT A
RATE OF 60 FASTENERS
PER MINUTE *
1.15 cfm (32.6 lt/min) @
80 psi (5.62 kg/cm2)
FASTENER GAUGE 18 Gauge
FASTENER RANGE 5/8" -– 2-1/8" (15 mm – 55 mm)
MAGAZINE CAPACITY 100
LENGTH 11.3" (287 mm)
WIDTH 3.2" (81 mm)
HEIGHT 9.5" (241 mm)
WEIGHT 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
*To determine the appropriately sized air compressor, take the actual
rate at which the tool will be run and compare the required cfm (lt/min)
to the compressors free air delivery (cfm/ lt/min) at 80 psi (5.6 kg/cm2).
For example, if your fastener usage averages 30 fasteners per minute,
you need 50% of the tools cfm required to operate the tool at the
rate of 60 fasteners per minute. In this case, be sure that your air
compressor can deliver a minimum of 0.58 cfm (16.4 lt/min) at 80 psi
(5.6 kg/cm2) for optimum performance.
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COMPONENTS (FIG. 1)
A. Trigger
B. Trigger mode selector
C. Jam clearing latch
D. Contact trip
E. No-mar pad
F. Magazine
G. Magazine release
H. Air inlet
I. Rear exhaust
J. Belt hook
K. Depth adjustment wheel
L. Pencil Sharpener
FIG. 1
H
A
D
I
F
B
C
G
J
KE
L
OPERATION
Preparing the Tool
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.
CAUTION: 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: These nailers are designed to be used without oil.
1. Before you use the nailer, be sure that the compressor tanks have
been properly drained.
2. Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.
3. Remove all fasteners from the magazine.
4. 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.
5. Check air supply. Ensure that air pressure does not exceed
recommended operating limits, refer to Tool Specifications.
6. Connect air hose.
7. 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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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.
The DWFP12233 features a selectable trigger system that allows the
user to choose between the following modes of operation
Sequential Trip
The Sequential Trip requires the operator to hold the tool against
the work before pulling the trigger. This makes accurate fastener
placement easier. The Sequential Trip allows exact fastener location
without the possibility if driving a second fastener on recoil as
described under Contact Trip. The Sequential Trip Tool has a
positive advantage because it will not accidentally drive a fastener
if the tool is contacted against the work surface - or anything else -
while the operator is holding the trigger pulled.
Bump/Contact Trip
The common operation 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 surface is contacted. This will allow rapid
fastener placement on many jobs. All pneumatic tools are subject
to recoil when driving fasteners. The tool may bounce, releasing the
trip, and if unintentionally allowed to re-contact 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. 1–3)
WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners
from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may
result.
SEQUENTIAL TRIP ACTION
Use sequential action for intermittent nailing where very careful and
accurate placement is desired.
To operate the nailer in sequential action FIG. 2
mode:
1. Rotate the trigger mode selector (B)
clockwise to the sequential action position
, as shown in Figure 2.
2. Fully depress nosepiece against the work
surface.
3. Pull trigger.
4. Release trigger.
5. Lift nosepiece off work surface.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for next application.
WARNING: The contact trip needs to be depressed followed by a
trigger pull for each fastener followed by a release of both the contact
trip and trigger after each fastener.
CONTACT TRIP ACTION
Bump/contact action is intended for rapid nailing on flat, stationary
surfaces.
When using bump action, two methods are available: place
actuation and bump actuation.
Rotate the trigger mode selector (B) FIG. 3
counterclockwise to the contact action position
, as shown in Figure 3.
To operate the tool using the PLACE
ACTUATION method:
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WARNING: A fastener will fire each time the trigger is depressed
as long as the contact trip remains depressed.
1. Depress the contact trip against the work surface.
2. Depress the trigger.
To operate the tool using the BUMP ACTUATION method:
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 fastener every time the
contact trip is depressed. This allows the user to drive multiple
fasteners in sequence.
WARNING: Do not keep trigger depressed when tool is not in use.
Keep the contact trip lock-off engaged in the locked position when
the tool is not in use.
Tool Operation Check (Fig.1)
WARNING: If the tool is dropped or you suspect tool damage
perform tool operation check.
WARNING: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool
operation check.
SEQUENTIAL TRIP ACTION
A. Press the contact trip against the work surface, without touching
the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
B. Hold the tool off the work surface and pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
C. Pull the trigger and press the contact trip against the work
surface.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
D. With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work
surface. Pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
CONTACT TRIP ACTION
A. With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work
surface.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
B. Hold the tool off the work surface, and pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
C. With the tool off the work surface, pull the trigger. Press the
contact trip against the work surface.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
D. Without touching the trigger, press the contact trip against the
work surface, then pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
Loading the Tool (Fig. 1, 4)
WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners
from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may
result.
WARNING: Keep tool pointed in a safe direction when loading
fasteners or personal injury may result.
1. Depress magazine release (G) and pull magazine (F) back.
2. Open magazine fully and turn tool sideways with discharge
area pointed away from yourself and others. Load fastenerss in
channel.
3. Push magazine closed until it locks in place.
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