DeWalt DWFP71917 User manual

DWFP71917
16 Gauge Finish Nailer
Cloueuse de finition de calibre 16
Clavadora de acabado de calibre 16
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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 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.
• 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.
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• 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. K
FIG. L
FIG. M
FPO
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 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 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
riskofseriousinjuryfromaccidental
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)
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
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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 Specifications
MODEL DWFP71917
DESCRIPTION 16 Gauge Finish Nailer
ENGINE TYPE Oil-Free
OPERATION PRESSURE
RANGE 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 *
2.0 cfm (56.6 lt/min @
80 psi (5.6 kg/cm2)
FASTENER GAUGE 16 Gauge
FASTENER RANGE 1–1/4" to 2–1/2" (32 mm – 64 mm)
MAGAZINE CAPACITY up to 100 Nails
LENGTH 12-1/2" (316.6 mm)
WIDTH 3-1/3" (84.1 mm)
HEIGHT 11-5/16" (288.5 mm)
WEIGHT 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
* The DWFP71917 requires 2.0 cubic feet per minute or cfm (56.6 liters per minute or
lt/min) of free air at 80 psi (5.6 kg/cm2) to operate at a rate of 60 fasteners per minute.
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).
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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 1.0 cfm. (28.3 lt/
min) at 80 psi (5.6 kg/cm2) for optimum performance.
COMPONENTS (FIG. 1)
A. Trigger
B. Trigger mode selector
C. Jam clearing latch
D. Contact trip
E. No-mar pad
F. Magazine
G. Pusher
H. Air inlet
I. Rear exhaust
J. Adjustable belt hook
K. Depth adjustment wheel
L. Pencil sharpener
FIG. 1
H
A
D
I
F
B
C
G
J
E
K
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.
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.
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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 DWFP71917 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.
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 mode:
1. Rotate the trigger mode selector FIG. 2 (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:
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.
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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. 4)
WARNING: Keep tool pointed in a safe direction when loading nails.
WARNING: Never load nails with the contact trip or trigger activated.
1. Load nails through the slot in the rear of the magazine and past retaining clip.
2. Pull pusher back behind nail stick and release.
3. Ensure magazine pusher is behind the last nail stick.
FIG. 4
Depth Setting (Fig. 1)
WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners from magazine
before making adjustments or personal injury may result.
The fastener depth control adjustment feature provides control of the nail drive
depth from flush with or just above the work surface to shallow or deep countersink.
Rotate depth control adjustment wheel (K) to give the desired depth of drive.
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