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PNEUMATIC FLOORING NAILER
DPF1550-XJ
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Safety instructions
m IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY: It is important that
all operators read and understand all sections of this
Tool Technical Data manual and the separate Safety
and Operating Instruction Manual which come with
this tool. Failure to do so could result in you or others
in the working area becoming seriously injured.
m WARNING! Eye protection in accordance with
89/686/EEC, and with equal or greater grade than
defined in EN166 should be used. However all aspects
of operators work, environment and other type/s of
machinery being used, should also be considered
when selecting any personal protection equipment.
Note: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields
alone do not provide adequate protection.
m WARNING! To prevent accidental injuries:
l Never place a hand or any other part of the body in
fastener discharge area of tool while the air supply
is connected.
l Never point the tool at self or at anyone else.
l Never engage in horseplay.
l Never strike the plunger unless the nose is directed
towards the work.
l Always handle the tool with care.
l This tool is intended to be used for fastening wood
to wood in flooring applications. DO NOT USE for
fastening harder materials which could cause
buckling of the fasteners and damage to the tool.
If you are unsure of the suitability of this tool for
certain applications, please contact your local
sales office.
l These tools should not be used for anything other
than wood to wood applications.
l Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip
mechanism whilst loading the tool.
l To prevent accidental actuation and possible injury,
always disconnect air supply.
1. Before making adjustments.
2. When servicing the tool.
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3. When clearing a jam.
4. When tool is not in use.
5. When moving to a different work area, as accidental
actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.
6. During maintenance and cleaning
l Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions
booklet before using tool.
l The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act
as a source of ignition for flammable fuels
and gases.
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IMPORTANT! Tool Operation:
l The flooring tool contained within this manual use
a triggering/operation type specific to DEWALT
flooring tools. Therefore, the instructions listed
below must be used for tool operation rather
than those contained in the Safety & Operating
instruction booklet. However, please ensure you
read the instructions contained in this manual
and all other aspects of the separate SAFETY &
OPERATING instructions thoroughly before use to
ensure safe tool operation.
Operating instructions
NOTE: This flooring tool was designed for use in
installing unfinished hardwood flooring. It can be used
to install pre-finished flooring however caution must
be used to ensure that the finish is not damaged by
the tool.
It is recommended that the tool be tested on a sample
section to be certain that the tool and technique of
use do not leave marks on the finish. This procedure
should be followed before each job due to variations
in flooring and tool condition.
LOADING THE TOOL
m Warning: When loading the tool 1) Never place a
hand or any part of the body in fastener discharge area
of the tool; 2) Never point the tool at self or anyone else;
3) Do not pull the trigger or depress the safety yoke as
accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.
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