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PNEUMATIC NAILER SAFETY RULES
AIR SUPPLY SAFETY
1. USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY, AND REGULATED AIR. Condensation from an air compressor can rust and
damage the internal workings of the tool. Regularly drain water and contaminants out from the compressor.
An in-line filter is recommended to remove most of these contaminants and prolong the life of the tool the
compressor.
2. DANGER OF EXPLOSION AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Do not use bottled gases to power
this tool. Bottled compressed gases, including but not limited to oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen,
propane, acetylene or air are not for use with pneumatic tools. Never use combustible gases or any other reactive
gas as a power source for this tool.
3. REGULATE THE AIR PRESSURE. Use air pressure that is compatible with the operation pressure of the
tool (70 to 120 PSI). Do not let the air pressure exceed 120 PSI.
4. ALL AIR SUPPLY COMPONENTS (hoses, connectors, filters, regulators, etc.) must have a working
pressure rating of at least 180 PSI (150% of the maximum operating pressure).
5. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. When using an air compressor outdoors, use only rounded-jacket
extensions cords. These are intended for outside use. See manufacturer’s manual for the AWG required for the
compressor’s amperage draw.
6. MAKE SURE THE AIR SUPPLY HOSE is free of obstructions or snags. Entangled or snarled hoses can
cause a loss of balance. Keep the hose in good condition.
7. MAKE SURE ALL CONNECTIONS are nice and tight. Use appropriate hose tape to prevent leaking. Pay
attention to air hoses and their connections to prevent tripping over them.
8. WHEN CONNECTING TO THE AIR SUPPLY, the tool is at risk of possibly firing fasteners. Be aware
of this and do not aim the gun at anything you do not want to shoot a nail into. It is recommended to empty the
magazine before connecting to the air supply.
9. MAKE SURE HOSE is free of obstructions or snags.
10. USE COUPLINGS that relieve all pressure from the tool when it is disconnected from the power supply.
Use hose connectors that shut off the air supply from the compressor when the tool is disconnected.
FASTENERS SAFETY
1. LOAD FASTENERS AFTER connecting the tool to the air supply. Otherwise, fasteners are at risk of being
fired during connection. The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when it is connected to the air supply.
2. DO NOT ENGAGE the safety bracket or the trigger when loading nails.
3. ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE TOOL CONTAINS FASTENERS. Do not point the tool at others or
yourself at any time, nails may be fired unintentionally and cause serious injury.
4. DO NOT use the body of the tool or top cap as a hammer. Discharged fasteners may follow unexpected paths
and cause serious bodily injury.
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