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contact trip is adjusted when the tool is connected to the air supply and nails are loaded, accidental
discharge may occur.
Connect tool to air supply before loading fasteners, to prevent a fastener from being fired during
connection.
The tool driving mechanism may cycle when tool is connected to the air supply. Do not load
fasteners with trigger or contact trip depressed, to prevent unintentional firing of a fastener.
Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger, or contact trip to become
inoperable.
Do not tape or tie trigger or contact trip in the ON position. Do not remove spring from
contact trip. Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger and contact trip. Uncontrolled
discharge could result.
Inspect tool before use. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool, trigger, or contact trip is
inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly.
A tool that is not in proper working order
must not be used. Tags and physical segregation shall be used for control. Leaking air, damaged parts or
missing parts should be repaired or replaced before use.
Do not alter or modify the tool in any way.
Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
Do not point the tool at co-workers or yourself at any time.
No horseplay! Work safe! Respect the
tool as a working implement.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause
you to lose control. When tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place, out of the reach of
children.
Remove finger from trigger when not driving fasteners. Never carry tool with finger on trigger.
Accidental discharge could result.
Do not lift, pull or lower tool by the hose.
Do not overreach.
Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may cause personal
injury.
Make sure hose is free of obstructions or snags.
Entangled or snarled hoses can cause loss of balance
or footing.
Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not discharge fasteners into open air, concrete, stone,
extremely hard woods, knots or any material too hard for the fastener to penetrate. Do not use the
body of the tool or top cap as a hammer.
Discharged fasteners may follow unexpected path and cause
injury.
Always keep fingers clear of contact trip to prevent injury from inadvertent release of nails.