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The warnings and precautions discussed in the manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood by the user that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the user.
WARNING:
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P8
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P8
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P9
P10
P10
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
UNPACKING
FEATURES
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDED HOOKUP
TROUBLESHOOTING
WEARING PARTS
WARRANTIES
ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST
LOADING FASTENERS
UNLOADING FASTENERS
CLEARING JAMS
SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE
FIRING THE TOOL
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings,
precautions, operations, inspections and
maintenance. Keep this manual and the
receipt in a safe and dry place for future
reference.
SYMBOLS
In this manual, on the labels, packages and all other information provided with this tool. The following
signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this tool.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not
attempt to use this product until you read
thoroughly and understand it
completely. Save this manual and review
frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this
tool.
the manual
WARNING:
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SYMBOLS
SIGNAL
MEANING
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WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK AREA
Keep the work area clean and well lighted.
Keep bystanders, children, and others away
while operating the tool.
Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the
risks of accidents.
Distractions could
result in improper use and cause injury.
Do not operate the tool in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Avoid unintentional misfires.
The tool
creates a spark which may ignite flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Always use
caution to avoid accidentally firing. Do not point
towards yourself or anyone whether it contains
fasteners or not.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
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When using tools, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
WARNING:
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This product or its power cord may
contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Do not nail on top of another nail.
Remove finger from the trigger when not
driving fasteners.
This is
able to cause the nail to be deflected and hit
someone, or cause the tool to react and result in
a risk of injury to persons.
Never carry the tool with
finger on trigger, the tool is able to fire a
fastener.
Always wear eye protection.
Always wear hearing protection when
using the tool.
Use safety equipment.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool.
Avoid unintentional firing.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Operator and
others in the work area should always wear
ANSI-approved safety goggles with side
shields. Eye protection is used to guard against
flying fasteners and debris, which may cause
severe eye injury.
Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
A dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes and a hard hat must be used for
the applicable conditions. Wear a full face shield
if you are producing metal filings or wood chips.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Do not use tool while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the tool
may cause serious injury.
Keep fingers away
from trigger when not driving fasteners,
especially when connecting the tool to the air
supply.
Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS.
