DeWalt DC608 Guide D'utilisation page 8

NOTE: A battery pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the charger. If the battery
pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be recharged before use.
A battery pack may also slowly lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an
appropriate AC source.
WEAK BATTERY PACKS: Chargers can also detect a weak battery pack. Such batteries are
still usable but should not be expected to perform as much work. The charger will indicate to
replace battery pack.
Important Charging Notes
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when
the air temperature is between 65 °F and 75 °F (18 °–24 °C). DO NOT charge the battery
pack in an air temperature below +40 °F (+4.5 °C), or above +105 °F (+40.5 °C). This is
important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to 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:
a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance;
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when
you turn out the lights;
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 65 °F–75 °F (18 °– 24 °C);
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local
service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions.
Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed
charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. 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 charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack
in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Don't allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may
result.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the
plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess
heat or cold.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool dry
place out of the charger for optimal results.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of charge. The battery pack
will need to be recharged before use..
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
COMPONENTS
WARNING: Lock the contact trip in the off position, disconnect battery pack from tool and
remove nail strips from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may result.
Refer to Figure 1 at the beginning of this manual for a complete list of components.
OPERATION
WARNING: Read the section titled Nailer Safety Warnings at the beginning of this
manual. Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this tool. Keep the nailer pointed
away from yourself and others. For safe operation, complete the following procedures and
checks before each use of the nailer.
1. Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.
2. Remove battery pack from tool.
3. Lock the pusher in the back position and remove all nail strips from the magazine.
4. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip and pusher assemblies. Do not use
tool if either assembly is not functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the contact
trip restrained in the up position.
5. NEVER use a tool that has damaged parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, disconnect battery pack from tool before
performing maintenance, clearing a jammed nails, leaving work area, moving tool to another
location or handing the tool to another person.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 3, 4)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the notch inside the tool's handle with the
battery pack and slide the battery pack firmly into the handle until you hear the lock snap into
place as shown in Figure 3 and 4.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release buttons (M) 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.
FIG. 3
NOTICE: Do not store tool with battery pack installed. To prevent damage to the pack and to
ensure best battery life, store battery packs out of the tool or charger in a cool, dry location.
Mode Selection (Fig. 5)
WARNING: Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] and ANSI S12.6
(S3.19) hearing protection when operating tool.
The D WALT cordless nailers are assembled in accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-
E
2002.
Before operating this tool, look at the selector switch to determine the actuation mode. Read
all instructions before selecting actuation mode.
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FIG. 4
M