DeWalt DWSL18CAP Instruction Manual page 3

• 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
tool. Bottled compressed gases such as
oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen,
propane, acetylene or air are not for use
with pneumatic tools. Never
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 fasteners
are loaded, accidental discharge may occur. (Fig. G)
FIG. E
use
FIG. F
FIG. G
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• 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.
• 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)
FIG. H
FIG. I
FIG. J