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DAILY MAINTENANCE CHART
ACTION Clean magazine, pusher, and contact
trip mechanism.
WHY
Permits smooth operation of magazine,
reduces wear, and prevents jams.
HOW
Blowing off the tool with compressed air is the
most effective way to clean the tool. The use
of oils, lubricants periodically or solvents is not
recommended as they tend to attract debris
and/or damage the plastic parts of the tool.
ACTION Before each use, check to ensure all screws
and fasteners are tight and undamaged.
WHY
Prevents jams and premature failure of
tool parts.
HOW
Tighten loose screws using the appropriate
hex wrench or screwdriver.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by D
WALT, have not been tested with this
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product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact D
Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1-800-4-D
WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website:
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www.dewalt.com.
Replacing the Return Springs and Profile
WARNING: For your own safety, read the tool
instruction manual before using any accessory.
Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious
personal injury and damage to the tool and the
accessory. When servicing this tool, use only identical
replacement parts.
CAUTION: If you don't feel comfortable servicing your
tool, take it to a D
WALT authorized service center.
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The user should only attempt to service the springs
and profile. All other service should be completed by
an authorized D
WALT service center.
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DCN6901 Return Spring Replacement
Kit (Fig. P–U)
To Change Broken or Worn Return springs
nOTE: Springs should be replaced as a pair, using only the
correct D
1. Using the hex wrench
screws
2. Remove the return system
Figure Q.
Fig. Q
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3. Slide the spring rail clip
Refer to Figure R.
WALT Industrial
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4. Twist and remove the spring bumper
the washer
CAUTION: Do not lubricate any of the replacement
parts. Lubrication can damage the parts and seriously
affect the life and performance of the tool.
NOTICE: All the mechanical parts of the spring
replacement kit are shown for convenience and
verification of inclusion. The kit also contains a packet
of Loctite adhesive for use in Step 9. Refer to Fig. U.
WALT accessory spring replacement kit.
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provided, loosen the two
on either side of the unit. Refer to Figure P.
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Fig. P
off of the spring rail
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22
and return spring
from the unit. Refer to
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18
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21
and remove
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. Refer to Figure S.