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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand tool labels and all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings
in this manual before operating or maintaining this Nailer.
Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
Most accidents that result from the operation and maintenance of Nailers are caused by the failure to observe basic
safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it
occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Manual and in the sections which contain the
operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identi
fi
ed by DANGERS and WARNINGS
on the Nailer and in this Manual.
NEVER
use this Nailer for applications other than those speci
fi
ed in this Manual.
DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS
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, or
may cause machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.
EXPLANATION OF THE NAILING ACTION OF THE metabo HPT NAILER
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SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM:
First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the fastener.
After nailing once, nailing will not be possible again until the Trigger is released and pressed again.
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CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM:
First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the fastener.
First, pull the trigger; next, press the push lever against the wood to drive the fastener.
If the Trigger is held back, a nail will be driven each time the Push Lever is pressed against the wood.
* At shipment, this product is locked for SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION.
See “METHODS OF OPERATION” on how to switch between mechanisms.
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