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OPERATING THE TOOL
1.
ALWAYS hold tool perpendicular to
work surface.
2.
Should the tool fail to fire, hold the
muzzle firmly against the work sur-
face for 30 seconds. Then remove
the tool, eject the load and safely
discard the misfired load into water
or oil.
3.
ALWAYS use the spall shield when
driving directly into concrete or
steel. ALWAYS wear goggles.
4.
NEVER use a powder actuated tool
in an explosive or flammable atmos-
phere or when non sparking tools
are required.
POWDER LOADS AND
FASTENERS
1.
NEVER leave unfired powder loads
on floors or work surfaces.
Safety Precautions
