Kyocera TJEP 5702551001479, Safety And Operation Instructions, Page: 158 / 164

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General warnings
General safety warnings
• WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire,
serious injury and/or death.
• Use the coil nailer and accessories in accordance
with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the coil nailer. Do
not use the tool if you are tired or under the influ -
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
in-attention while operating the tool may result in
serious personal injury or damaged material.
• The risks to others shall be assessed by the
operator.
• Use CE-marked eye protection with front
and side protection against flying objects
when handling, operating, and servicing the tool.
• Use CE-marked ear protection near or at
the job site to prevent hearing damage.
Unprotected exposure to high noise levels can
cause permanent, disabling, hearing loss and
other problems such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing,
whistling or humming in the ears). Appropriate
controls to reduce the risk may include actions
such as damping materials to prevent workpieces
from “ringing”.
• It is recommended to wear CE-marked head
protection at the job site.
• It is employer’s responsibility to enforce tool users
and all other nearby personnel at the job site to
wear personal protective equipment such as eye
protection, dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat and/or hearing protection.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts to avoid serious injuries. Only
wear gloves that provide adequate feel and safe
control of trigger and any adjusting devices. Wear
warm clothing when working in cold conditions, to
keep your hands warm and dry.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal -
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
coil nailer in unexpected situations.
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• Prevent unintentional firing. Do not carry the tool
with your finger on the trigger. Keep fingers away
from trigger when not operating the tool and when
moving from one operation position to another.
• Respect the coil nailer as a working implement.
• Do not engage in horseplay.
• Remove any tools used for maintenance or repair
before using the coil nailer. Tools left attached
to a moving part of the coil nailer may result in
personal injury.
• Handle the tool with care, as it can get cold, affect -
ing grip and control.
• Never use tool in the presence of flammable dust,
gases or fumes. The tool may produce a spark that
could ignite gases causing a fire and cause the
coil nailer to explode.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite to accidents.
• Do not use the tool if it is not in proper working
condition.
• Inspect the coil nailer before operating to deter -
mine that it is in proper working order. Check for
misalignment, binding of moving parts and any
other condition that may affect the operation. Do
not operate if any of the above mentioned condi -
tions occur as it can cause malfunction.
• When leaving the coil nailer in resting position
use the belt/raftering hook (G) or place it standing
upright on the magazine or lying on the side. Do
not leave it resting with the nose piece (B) pointing
towards the operator or anyone nearby.
• Only technically skilled persons, who have read
and understood the operating/safety instructions
should operate the tool.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operat -
ing the tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
• Always assume that the coil nailer contains nails.
Careless handling of the tool can result in unex -
pected firing of nails and personal injury.
• Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone
nearby whether it contains nails or not. Unex -
pected actuation will discharge the nails causing
an injury.