DeWalt DDF2130000, Manual

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English
While being shot into the material, nails can
break into multiple parts and cause serious
injuries.
This can, for example, be the case if the fi ring
strength is set too high. When fi ring nails into
materials that are too soft, too thin or too hard.
When nails strike other nails. When
fi ring into
pre-drilled holes without suitable guidance
mechanisms.
– Keep a minimum distance to edges, borders
and corners, see chapter 4.1 „Minimum
Distances while Shooting Nails“.
– Keep a minimum distance of 75 mm to
cracked or chipped areas of concrete.
– Determine the suitable fi ring strength using
a test fastening procedure, see chapter 4.3
„Setting the Firing Strength“.
– Use a splinter guard. This reduces the risks
presented by ricocheting Shooting Nails
– You may not use the Nail
Setting tool when people are
located on the other side.
– Grab the Nail Setting Tool
fi rmly and hold it at a 90°
angle to the surface.
Protection of persons:
– Only insert the cartridge and setting nail
at the workstation in order to prevent an
accidental
fi ring, which may injure the user
and/or bystanders.
– Never hold your hand or other body parts in
front of the barrel.
– Never point the barrel at other persons.
– Take a work break when feeling numb,
extremely warm or cold or a tingling
sensation in your
fi ngers/arms. Consult
a doctor if this phenomenon repeats.
Property damage:
– Do not fi re nails into materials, which
are welded or have been worked on with
a welding torch.
– Do not use the Nail Setting Tool or cartridges
in the rain or a very humid environment.
– Only use the Nail Setting Tool in well
ventilated areas or outdoors.
– Do not use the Nail Setting Tool with an
empty magazine.
– Only store the Nail Setting Tool in dry and
frost-protected rooms.
Immediately stop working:
– In case extreme heat is suddenly being
generated.
– If screws or other parts have become loose
or fallen off the device.
1.6 Disposal
NOTICE Un fi red cartridges (mis fi red ammunition
or duds) have to be collected and stored
safely until they are disposed of by a specialist
company. Observe the local regulations
regarding disposal of technical equipment to
protect the environment.