DeWalt XR LI-ION DCE400 Original Instructions Manual page 12

English
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Expander head
1
Expander cone
2
Handle
3
Trigger switch
4
Trigger lock
5
LED
6
Hang hook
7
Belt hook attachment location
8
Battery
9
Battery release
10
Date code
11
Intended Use
Your DCE400 PEX expander is designed for professional PEX
tube expansion applications.
Your PEX expander was designed for use with PEX-A material
only. Using your PEX expander with unrecommended material
may cause cracking or spliting, resulting in an improper seal.
Do not use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These PEX expanders are professional power tools.
Do not let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack 9 with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
10
WALT battery packs and chargers.
9 is fully charged.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button 10
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button . A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Installing and Removing the Expander Head
(Fig. A, C)
To install an expander head 1
until hand tight. DO nOT over tighten. To uninstall an expander
head, unscrew from the tool counterclockwise.
NOTICE: To reduce the chance of damage to your PEX
expander, ALWAYS store your tool with the expander
head installed.
Hang Hook (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool's hang hook to hang the
tool from a work belt. DO NOT use the hang hook for
tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during
use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects
from the hang hook.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screws holding the hang hook
are secure.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage, DO NOT use the hang hook to hang the
expander tool while using as a spotlight.
iMPORTAnT: When attaching or replacing the hang hook
only the screws that are provided. Be sure to securely tighten
the screws.
The hang hook can be be attached to either side of the tool
using only the screws provided, to accommodate left-handed or
right-handed users. If the hang hook is not desired at all, it can
be removed from the tool.
• To move hang hook, remove the two screws that hold it
in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to
securely tighten the screws.
Belt Hook (Optional Accessory) (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend
and firmly pull the battery pack
, screw onto the tool clockwise
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