SAFETY FIRST
operation of Paslode tools.
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MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.
or working in the vicinity of a tool. As an employer you
are responsible for enforcing the use of eye protection.
Wear hard hats in environments that require their use.
THE TOOL MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE
FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED
Do not throw the tool on the floor, strike the housing in
any way or use the tool as a hammer to knock material
NEVER ENGAGE IN HORSEPLAY WITH THE TOOL
The tool is not a toy so do not use it like one. Never
engage in horseplay with the tool or point it at yourself or
NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY
Check the magazine for fasteners that may be left in the
tool. Even if you think the tool is empty or disconnected,
never point it at anyone or yourself. Unseen fasteners
could fire from the tool.
NEVER CLAMP THE TRIGGER IN A LOCKED OR
OPERATING POSITION
The trigger of the tool must never be tampered with,
disabled or clamped in a locked or operating position
since this will cause the tool to drive a fastener any time
the work contacting element depressed.
CONNECTED, OR WITH THE TOOL TRIGGER OR
WORK CONTACT DEPRESSED
When loading fasteners into the tool be sure you disconnect
the air line and that you do not depress the trigger or
OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON A WORKPIECE
The tool should be operated only when it is in contact
with the workpiece. Even then you should be careful
when fastening thin material or working near the edges
and corners of the workpiece since the fasteners may
drive through or away from the workpiece.
DO NOT DISABLE OR REMOVE THE WORK CONTACT
ELEMENT
This tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, called a work
contacting element, to help prevent accidental firing. Never
for safe
DO NOT ATTEMPT
These safety instructions provide information necessary
TO OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
Always wear hearing and eye protection devices, that
conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements, when operating
into place.
any other person, even if you think it is not loaded.
DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE AIRLINE
work contacting element.
tamper with, disable or remove the work contact element.
Do not use the tool unless the work contacting element is
working properly. The tool could fire unexpectedly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN NOT IN USE
CARRY THE TOOL BY THE HANDLE
the air hose or with the trigger depressed since you could drive
a fastener unintentionally and injure yourself or someone else.
because people who are not familiar with the tool may
handle it and injure themselves or others.
tool to a new location. The tool must never be left unattended
Always disconnect the tool from the air line when it is not
in use, when you leave the work area or when moving the
Always carry the tool by the handleonly, Never Carry the tool by
DO NOT WEAKEN THE THE TOOL HOUSING
The tool housing is a pressure vessel and should never be
weakened by having your company’s name, area of work
or anything else stamped or engraved into it’s surface.
DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN PERFORMING REPAIRS
AND CLEARING JAMS
Never attempt to clear a jam or repair a tool unless you have
disconnected the tool from the airline and removed all
fasteners from the tool.
ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FITTING FOR THE TOOL
Only MALE pneumatic type air connectors should be fitted
to the tool, so that high pressure air in the tool is vented
to atmosphere as soon as air line is disconnected.
NEVER install FEMALE quick disconnect couplings on
the tool. Female couplings will trap high pressure air in
the tool when the air line is disconnected, leaving the
tool charged and able to drive at least one fastener.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
AIR PRESSURE
Operate the tool at the recommended air pressure. Do
not exceed the maximum air pressure marked on the tool.
Be sure the air pressure gauge is working properly and
check it at least twice a day.
Never use any bottled air or gases such as oxygen to
operate the tool since they could cause the tool to explode.
INSPECT THE TOOL FORPROPER OPERATION
Clean the tool at least daily and lubricate as required.
Never operate a dirty or malfunctioning tool.
USE ONLY PASLODE RECOMMENDED PARTS AND
FASTENERS
Use only parts and fasteners specifically designed and
recommended by Paslode for use in the tool and for work
to be done. Using unauthorized parts and fasteners or
modifying the tool in any way creates dangerous situations.
Replace all missing warning labels---refer to tool schematic
for correct placement and part number.
WARNING
personal injury to tool user and bystanders or cause damage to tool
Contact your local Paslode Representative for a
presentation of Paslodeʼs Safety Awareness Program.
and property.
Failure to follow any of the above ins
tructions could result in severe
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