DEWALT DCN623 23 GA Pin Nailer Instruction Manual

DEWALT DCN623 23 GA Pin Nailer

Components

1. Battery
2. Battery release button
3. Handle
4. Primary trigger
5. Secondary trigger
6. Magazine release lever
7. Magazine
8. Nose cover
9. No-mar tip
10. Depth adjustor
11. Belt hook
12. Belt hook screw
13. Dry fire lockout light
14. Headlight

• WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.

Intended Use

• Your pin nailer is designed for professional fastening applications.
• Your pin nailer is a professional power tool.
• DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
• DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.

• DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. (Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
• NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

• The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains‑operated (corded) power tool or battery‑operated (cordless) power tool.

Work Area Safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non‑skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off‑position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust‑related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power Tool Use and Care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Battery Tool Use and Care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Nailer Safety Warnings

• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the nailer can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.
• Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge a fastener causing an injury.
• Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target.
• Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the nailer may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in.
• Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. The mechanism may be under compression and the fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a jammed condition.
• Do not use this nailer for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.

Additional Nailer Safety Warnings

WARNING: When using any nailer, all safety precautions, as outlined below, should be followed to avoid the risk of death or serious injury. Read and understand all instructions before operating the tool.

• Keep hands and body parts away from the discharge area of the tool. While in use NEVER grasp the tool by the magazine or canister, a mis‑driven nail can exit the nose causing injury.

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

• Actuating tool may result in flying debris, collation material, or dust which could harm operator’s eyes. Operator and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields. These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved glasses have “Z87” printed or stamped on them. It is
  the employer’s responsibility to enforce the use of eye protection equipment by the tool operator and other people in the work area.

• Always wear appropriate personal hearing and other protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

• Disconnect battery pack from the tool when not in use. Always remove battery pack 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 battery pack connected. Do not make adjustments, perform maintenance or clear jammed fasteners while battery is in place.

• Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger or trigger lock‑off, to become inoperable. Do not tape or tie trigger in the on position. Do not remove spring from contact trip. Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger. Uncontrolled discharge could result.

• Inspect tool before use. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool, trigger, or trigger lock‑off is inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly. Damaged parts or missing parts should be repaired or replaced before use. Refer to Repairs.

• Do not alter or modify the tool in any way.

• 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.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. When tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place, out of the reach of children.

• Do not overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may cause personal injury.

• Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not discharge fasteners into open air, concrete, stone, extremely hard woods, knots or any material
  too hard for the fastener to penetrate. Do not use the body of the tool or top cap as a hammer. Discharged fastener may follow unexpected path and cause injury.

• Refer to the Maintenance and Repairs sections for detailed information on the proper maintenance of the tool.

• Always operate the tool in a clean, lighted area.
  Be sure the work surface is clear of any debris and be careful not to lose footing when working in elevated environments such as rooftops.

• Do not drive fastener near edge of material. The workpiece may split causing the nail to ricochet, injuring you or a co‑worker. Be aware that the fastener may follow the grain of the wood (shiner), causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work material. Drive the chisel point of the fastener perpendicular to the grain to reduce risk of injury.

• Do not drive nails onto the heads of other fasteners or with the tool at too steep an angle. Personal injury from strong recoil jammed nails, or ricocheted nails may result.

• Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work area. Hold workpiece with clamps when necessary to keep hands and body out of potential harm. Be sure the workpiece is properly secured before pressing the nailer against the material. The contact trip may cause the work material to shift unexpectedly.

• Do not use tool in the presence of flammable dust, gases or fumes. The tool may produce a spark that could ignite gases causing a fire. Driving a nail into another nail may also cause a spark.

• Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body, especially when nailing into hard or dense material.

• Grip tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool to recoil away from work surface as fastener is driven. In Bump mode if contact trip is allowed to recontact work surface before trigger is released an unwanted fastener will be fired.

• Choice of triggering method is important. Check the manual for triggering options.

Additional Safety Information

• WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
• WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
  • ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
  • ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
  • NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
• WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead‑based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

• Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. Direct particles away from face and body.

• Use the appropriate dust extractor vacuum to remove the vast majority of static and airborne dust. Failure to remove static and airborne dust could contaminate the working environment or pose an increased health risk to the operator and those in
  close proximity.

• Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control and injury.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

BA bTERIES AND CHARGERS

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below and then follow charging procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery pack from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.

• NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a non‑compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious personal injury. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of batteries and chargers.

• Charge the battery packs only in DEWALT chargers.

• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.

• DO NOT allow water or any liquid to enter battery pack.

• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104 °F (40 °C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For best life store battery packs in a cool, dry location.
  NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the ON position.

• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium‑ion battery packs are burned.

• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.

• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

• If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.

• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

• Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.

• Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to the service center for recycling.

Storage Recommendations
The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. Store the fully charged battery pack out of the charger.

Battery Pack Cleaning Instructions
Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the battery pack using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions.

Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)

Some battery packs include a fuel gauge. When the fuel gauge button is pressed and held, the LED lights will indicate the approximate level of charge remaining. This does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature, and end-user application.

Transportation

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store, carry, or transport the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, coins, hand tools, etc. When transporting individual battery packs, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

NOTE: Li‑ion battery packs should not be put in checked baggage on airplanes and must be properly protected from short circuits if they are in carry‑on baggage.

Shipping the DEWALT FLEXVOLT® Battery Pack
The DEWALT FLEXVOLT® battery pack has a battery cap that should be used when shipping the battery pack.

Attach the cap to the battery pack to ready it for shipping. This converts the battery pack to three separate 20V batteries. The three batteries have the Watt hour rating labeled “Shipping” on the battery pack. If shipping without the cap or in a tool, the pack is one battery at the Watt hour rating labeled “Use”. Example battery pack label:

USE: 120 Wh SHIPPING: 3 x 40 Wh

In this example, the battery pack is three batteries with 40 Watt hours each when using the cap. Otherwise, the battery pack is one battery with 120 Watt hours.

The RBRC® Seal
Please take your spent battery packs to an authorized DEWALT service center or to your local retailer for recycling. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent battery packs in the trash. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery pack. Do not place in curbside recycling. For more information visit www.call2recycle.org. or call the toll free number in the RBRC® Seal. RBRC® is a registered trademark of Call 2 Recycle, Inc.

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than a DEWALT charger. DEWALT chargers and battery packs are specifically designed to work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging DEWALT rechargeable battery packs. Charging other types of battery packs may cause them to overheat and burst, resulting in personal injury, property damage, fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
• Do not allow water or any liquid to enter charger.
• Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. This will reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• When operating a charger outdoors, always provide a dry location and use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the heavier the cord and thus the greater its capacity. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on total length of all extension cords plugged together, and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts| Total length of Cord in Feet

(meters)

---|---
120V| 25 (7.6)| 50 (15.2)| 100 (30.5)| 150 (45.7)
Ampere Rating| American Wire gauge
More Than| Not More

Than

0| 6| 18| 16| 16| 14
6| 10| 18| 16| 14| 12
10| 12| 16| 16| 14| 12
12| 16| 14| 12| Not Recommended

• Do not place any object on top of the charger or place the charger on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.

• Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. Have them replaced immediately.

• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center.

• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or repair
  is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution, or fire.

• The charger is designed to operate on standard 120V household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger.

• Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the charger cavities and ventilation slots.

• Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity.

Charging a Battery (Fig. C)

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.

2. Insert and fully seat battery pack. The red charging light(s) will continuously blink while charging.

3. Charging is complete when the red charging light(s) remain(s) continuously ON. The battery pack can be left in charger or removed. Some chargers require the battery pack release button to be pressed for removal.
   WARNING: Only charge batteries in air temperatures over 40 ° F (4.5 ° C) and below 104 ° F (+40 ° C).

4. Charger will not charge a faulty battery pack, which may be indicated by the charging light(s) staying OFF. Take charger and battery pack to an authorized service center if light(s) stay(s) OFF.
   NOTE: Refer to label near charging light(s) on the charger for blink patterns. Older chargers may have additional information and/or may not have a yellow indicator light.
   NOTE: To remove the battery pack, some chargers require the battery pack release button to be pressed.

Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery pack that is too hot or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature. The charger then automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery pack life. A cold battery pack may charge at a slower rate than a warm battery pack. The hot/cold pack delay will be indicated by the red light(s) continuing to blink but with the yellow light continuously ON. Once the battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature, the yellow light will turn OFF and the charger will resume the charging procedure.

DCB118 and DCB1112 Chargers
The DCB118 and DCB1112 chargers are equipped with an internal fan designed to cool the battery pack. The fan will turn on automatically when the battery pack needs to be cooled. Never operate the charger if the fan does not operate properly or if ventilation slots are blocked. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the interior of the charger.

Electronic Protection System
Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection System that will protect the battery pack against overloading, overheating or deep discharge. The tool will automatically turn off and the battery pack will need to be recharged.

Important Charging Notes

1. The longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is between 65 °F – 75 °F (18 ° C– 24 °C). DO NOT charge when the battery pack is below +40 °F (+4.5 °C), or above +104 °F (+40 °C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to the touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
   • Check the operation of the receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance;
   • Check to see if the receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights;
   • If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.
4. You may charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse effect on the battery pack.

Charger Cleaning Instructions

WARNING:  Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non‑metallic brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions.

Wall Mounting
Some DEWALT chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit upright on a table or work surface.  If wall mounting, locate the charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and away from a corner or other obstructions which may impede air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template for the location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount the charger securely using drywall screws (purchased separately) at least 1” (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head diameter of 0.28–0.35” (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an optimal depth leaving approximately 7/32” (5.5 mm) of the screw exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

PIN SPECIFICATIONS

BOSTITCH PT‑23xx‑3M, BTPN23PP

Gauge| 23
Headless pin range| 5/8″–1 1/2″ (16 mm–38 mm)
Magazine capacity| 110 nails

OPERATION

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

Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.

Proper hand position requires one hand on the handle  3 as shown.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. E)

• WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off position before inserting the battery pack.
• NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.

To install the battery pack 1 into the tool handle, align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button 2 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger section of this manual.

Preparing the Tool

NOTE: The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Follow instructions outlined (refer to Charging a Battery).

1. Read the Nailer Safety Warnings section of this manual.
2. Wear eye and ear protection.
3. Remove battery from tool.
4. Ensure magazine is empty of all fasteners.
5. Check for smooth and proper operation of pusher assemblies. Do not use the tool if pusher assembly is not functioning properly.
6. Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others.
7. Insert fully charged battery pack.

Loading the Tool (Fig. F)

NOTICE: Use only pins recommended for use in your pin nailer which meet the DEWALT specifications. Refer to Pin Specifications.

1. Depress the magazine release lever 6 .
2. Pull sliding portion of magazine 7  back.
3. Load the stick of pins with the arrow pattern pointing to the left as shown. If pins have black dots instead of arrows, the dots should be positioned up.
4. Close magazine until it latches. The tool is now ready for use.

Dry Fire Lock Out (Fig. A)
The tool will detect when there are about 10 pins left, and shut off. The dry fire light 13 will light red when the trigger is actuated. When additional pins are loaded, the light will turn off and the tool will return to normal function.

Adjusting Depth (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth, ALWAYS:

• Remove battery pack.
• Engage trigger lock‑off.
• Always point the nose of the nailer away from you.
• Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments.

The depth that the fastener is driven can be adjusted using the depth adjustment wheel  10  The depth of drive is factory adjusted to a nominal setting. Test fire a fastener and check depth. If a change is desired:

1. To drive the nail deeper, rotate the depth adjustment wheel to the right.
2. To drive a nail shallower, rotate the depth adjustment wheel to the left.

Test drive another fastener and check depth. Repeat as necessary to achieve desired results.

Trigger Operation with a Secondary Trigger (Fig. A, D)

• WARNING: Never inadvertently pull or grasp the secondary trigger when moving about, changing work location, when holstering or hanging tool, or when preparing work surface for fastening operation.
• WARNING: The operator must not hold the secondary trigger pulled except during fastening operation as serious injury could result if the trigger accidentally contacts someone or something, causing the tool
  to cycle.

The tool will actuate each time the primary trigger 4 is pulled until the secondary trigger 5 under the hand grip is released. This trigger operated tool is operated by first pulling or grasping the secondary trigger under the hand grip, followed by pulling the primary trigger as shown.

Belt Hook (Fig. A)

• WARNING: Remove pins from magazine before making any adjustments or servicing this tool. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
• WARNING: Disconnect the power source from the tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, servicing, or moving the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of actuating the tool accidentally.

Your DEWALT pin nailer includes an integrated belt hook  11  and can be attached to either side of the tool to accommodate left- or right-handed users. If the belt hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.

Removing and Reattaching the Belt Hook

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. To switch the tool from right- to left-hand usage simply remove the screw  12  from the opposite side of the tool and reattach the belt hook  11  on the other side.

MAINTENANCE

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

Your DEWALT power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Tool-Free Jam Release (Fig. A, G)

WARNING: Always turn unit off and remove the battery pack before clearing a jammed pin. Your pin nailer features a tool-free jam release for clearing jammed pins.

To Clear a Jammed Pin

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Depress the magazine release lever 6 and pull the magazine 7 back to stop pin feeding.
3. Remove the no-mar tip 9 .
4. Grab the small tabs on each side of the nose cover 8 and pull up as shown in Figure G.
5. With the nose cover lifted, slide the inner nose cover 15 forward and lift up to clear the jammed pin.
6. Push the pinch lever 16 down to lock the mechanism back to operating position after the jam is cleared as shown in Figure G.
7. Attach the no-mar tip.
8. Close the magazine and reconnect the battery pack.

Tool Operation Check (Fig. A)

WARNING: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool operation check.

Trigger Operation with a Secondary Trigger
The primary trigger 4 can actuate the tool only if the secondary trigger 5 has already been pulled. The secondary trigger is located under the primary trigger.

1. Place the nose of the tool against a workpiece for all of the following operation checks.
2. With hand on rear end of the handle, further back away from the secondary trigger, and not squeezing the secondary trigger, use finger to pull the primary trigger. THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
3. With hand on handle, and squeezing the secondary trigger, use finger to pull the primary trigger. THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.

WARNING: While the secondary trigger remains squeezed, the tool will cycle each time the primary trigger is pulled.

Cold Weather Operation
When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:

1. Keep tool as warm as possible prior to use.
2. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap timber before using.

Hot Weather Operation
Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out of direct sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate bumpers and other rubber parts resulting in increased maintenance.

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 procedure.
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.

Cleaning the Driver Path (Fig. A, G)
Glue from the pin strip may need to be cleaned from the driver path if the tool will not drive pins properly.

1. Remove the battery pack 1 .
2. Remove the pin strip from the tool.
3. Open the tool free jam release (refer to To Clear a Jammed Pin.
4. Apply a small amount of tool oil on a clean cloth and wipe down the pin channel until any glue is removed.
5. Reinstall the drive cover.
6. Insert a pin strip and reinstall the battery.

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this product could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product.

Recommended accessories for use with your product are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT call 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.

Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts.

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Three Year Limited Warranty

For warranty terms, go to https://www.dewalt.com/Legal/Warranty/3-Year- Limited-Warranty.To request a written copy of the warranty terms, contact: Customer Service at DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258).

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country-specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Many common problems can be solved easily by utilizing the chart below. For more serious or persistent problems, contact a DEWALT service center or call 1-800-4-DEWALT.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect battery pack from tool before all repairs.

state‑of‑ charge. Charge or replace battery pack if necessary.
| Battery pack not fully inserted.| Check that battery is fully inserted.
| Damaged or dirty internal electronics| See authorized service center.
Red dryfire lockout light comes on when secondary trigger is depressed| Dryfire lockout is engaged due to low nail count.| Load pins into magazine.
Pin jammed in magazine and/or nose.| Clean magazine and/or nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken pins stuck in the nail channel.
| Damaged or dirty internal electronics.| See authorized service center.
Tool does not actuate when secondary and primary triggers are depressed| Dryfire lockout is engaged (red indicator light is on).| Load pins into magazine.
| Tool has timed out if triggers are held on for 10‑20 seconds and tool will power down.| Release primary and secondary triggers for automatic electronic reset.
| Damaged or dirty internal electronics| See authorized service center.
Headlights flash after the secondary and primary triggers have been depressed| Low charge battery pack.| Check charge level if pack shows state‑of‑ charge. Charge battery pack if necessary.
| Tool internal electronics need to be reset.| Remove battery, wait 3 seconds and reinsert.
| Damaged or dirty internal electronics.| See authorized service center.
Tool operates but does not drive fasteners fully| Depth adjust set too shallow.| Rotate depth adjust to a deeper setting.
| Tool not firmly applied to workpiece.| Apply adequate force to tool securing it tightly to workpiece.
| Material and fastener length.| Make sure that the pin type and size are appropriate for the application and material selection.
| Pins inserted backwards.| Check that the pins are loaded into the magazine in the correct orientation.
| Damaged driver blade.| Order and install replacement driver blade assembly.
| Worn or damaged mechanism.| See authorized service center.
sYMPTOM| CAUsE| FiX
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Tool operates but no fastener is driven| Wrong size and/or type fastener.| Refer to Pin Specifications.
| Driver blade stuck down.| Refer to “Driver blade continues to get stuck in down position” symptom, found below.
| Nail alignment issue.| Sticks of pins should be loaded with the tips at the front of the magazine. All pins in magazine should be of equal length.
| Debris or jammed pin in nose and/or magazine.| Clean magazine and/or nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken pins stuck in the nail channel.
| Nail feeding issue.| Check that pins are loaded properly.
| Tool may be too cold if used below operable temperatures.| With nose pressed against scrap workpiece, cycle the tool until it begins firing pins.
| Worn or damaged mechanism.| See authorized service center.
Driver blade continues to get stuck in down position| Dirty drive path| Clean nose driver path and underside of door.
Jammed pin| Clean magazine and/or nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken pins stuck in the nail channel.
| Damaged driver blade Worn or damaged seals Lack of internal lubrication| See authorized service center.
Jammed pin| Wrong size and/or type fastener| Refer to Pin Specifications.
| Material and fastener length| Make sure that the pin type and size are appropriate for the application and material selection.
| Debris in nose or magazine| Clean magazine and/or nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken pins stuck in the nail channel.
| Nail feeding issue| Check that pins are loaded properly.
| Damaged driver blade| Order and install replacement driver blade assembly.
| Damaged magazine| See authorized service center.
Compatible battery packs and chargers

20V **Max* li‑ion| Battery Packs Blocs‑piles| __**

DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB204BT, DCB205, DCB205BT, DCB206, DCB208, DCB210, DCB230, DCB240, DCBP034

Chargers| __

DCB103, DCB104, DCB107, DCB112, DCB113, DCB115, DCB118, DCB132, DCB1102, DCB1104, DCB1106, DCB1112

60V **Max* li‑ion| Battery Packs Blocs‑piles| __**

DCB606, DCB609, DCB612

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Chargers| __

DCB103, DCB104, DCB107, DCB112, DCB113, DCB115, DCB118, DCB1322, DCB1102, DCB1104, DCB1106, DCB1112

• Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20, 60 or 120 volts. Nominal voltage is 18, 54 or 108. (120V Maxis based on using 2 DeWALT 60V Max lithium‑ion batteries combined.)

NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by DeWALT is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
WARNING: Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 Copyright © 2021 The following are trademarks for one or more DeWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme, the “D” shaped air intake grill, the array of pyramids on the handgrip, the kit box configuration, and the array of lozenge‑shaped humps on the surface of the tool.

References

• Call2Recycle | Leading the Charge For Battery Recycling
• DEWALT® Power Tools Official Site | Guaranteed Tough®
• DEWALT Tool & Product Warranty Information | DEWALT

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