DeWalt DCE580 Original Instructions Manual page 13

Plunger Rod Handle (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT use the plunger rod handle as a hook to
suspend objects from.
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The plunger rod handle
stable location when not in use or for storage.
To Adjust Plunger Rod (Fig. A)
1. To manually adjust plunger rod
plunger rod release trigger
2. Push or pull plunger rod handle
3. Release plunger rod release trigger.
To Insert Material
Cartridge Holder (Fig. A, I)
1. Ensure that plunger used is appropriate to material.
nOTE: Using incorrect plunger may result in material
container exploding during use, damaging cartridge holder
and/or caulk gun.
2. Use the trigger switch lock-off
3. Trim nozzle end of the caulk/material tube (Fig. I). Small
openings require more force to push the material possibly
affecting battery life.
4. Break inner seal of caulking tube or material using the poker
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located on the under side of the cartridge holder.
NOTICE: If the inner seal is not broken, material could
be forced out through the rear of the tube and damage
the tool.
NOTICE: Keep plunger rod, cartridge holder and cartridge
clean of all material. Retracting a plunger rod that is
covered with dried material may damage the internal
parts of the tool and cause misalignment of tube.
5. Securely hold the tool, press plunger rod release trigger
to declutch and free the plunger rod
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rod handle , pull the plunger rod back to allow the caulk/
material tube to fit inside the cartridge holder.
6. Insert caulk/material tube.
7. Press and hold plunger rod release trigger
the plunger rod handle
against the tube.
8. Release the plunger rod release trigger.
9. Rotate cartridge holder to desired angle.
Sausage Holder (Fig. A, H, I)
1. Ensure that plunger used is appropriate to material.
nOTE: Using incorrect plunger may result in material
container exploding during use, damaging cartridge holder
and/or caulk gun.
2. Unscrew and remove nozzle cap
3. Press and hold plunger rod release trigger
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plunger rod handle , pull plunger rod
caulk/material casing to fit inside the sausage holder
4. Insert sausage pack into sausage holder and cut casing
(closest end to the nozzle) according to material
manufacturer's instructions.
may be used to suspend tool from a
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, press and hold the
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to desirable position.
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to lock trigger switch
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. Using the plunger
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while pushing
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forward until the plunger
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. and nozzle.
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. Using the
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back to allow the
iMPORTAnT: DO nOT remove caulk/material material
from the casing. nEVER dip the nozzle tip into any type
of material.
5. With nozzle tip facing away from tool, screw nozzle cap
back onto sausage holder.
6. Trim tip of nozzle for appropriate application (Fig. I).
nOTE: Material left in the cartridge/sausage holder may dry if
left unattended. Follow manufacturer's recommendations when
using caulk or adhesive material.
MAINTENANCE
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

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.
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The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning (Fig. A)

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.

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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the 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.
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NOTICE: Material left in the cartridge/sausage holder may
dry if left unattended. Do not attempt to dispense material
under this condition. Follow the adhesive manufacturer's
recommendations when using caulk or adhesive material
to reduce the risk of property damage.
To clean the cartridge holder, follow adhesive manufacturer's
recommendations for cleaning material from nozzle, barrel
plunger and plunger rod.
To clean the sausage holder, unscrew nozzle cap
sausage holder
manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning material from
nozzle, barrel plunger, plunger rod and sausage holder, along
with any instructions provided on accessory component labels
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and documents.
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and remove from tool. Follow the adhesive
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and
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