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SAFETY RULES
7. DRESS FOR SAFETY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry (rings, watches, etc.) when
operating the tool. Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in moving parts and draw you in. ALWAYS
wear non-slip footwear and tie back long hair.
8. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK to fight the debris produced by operation and ear protection to
fight hearing loss. Everyone in the work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields. These safety glasses
must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved glasses have “Z87” printed or stamped on them). It is the
employer’s responsibility to enforce the use of eye protection equipment by both the tool operator and others in
the work area.
WARNING:
Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate the tool in a
well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection systems whenever possible.
9. ALWAYS USE an air hose that is rated at a maximum working pressure of at least 180 psi (12.4 bar)
10. DO NOT USE BOTTLED GASES to power this tool. Bottled compressed gases such as 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. Danger of explosion and/or serious personal injury
may result.
11. 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.
12. DISCONNECT tool from air supply when not in use. Remove fasteners from magazine before leaving the area
or passing the tool to another operator. Do not climb ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, etc. without disconnecting the
tool. Do not carry a connected tool to another work area. Do not make adjustments, remove magazine, perform
maintenance or clear jammed fasteners while connected to the air supply. If the contact trip is adjusted when the
tool is connected to the air supply with loaded nails, accidental discharge may occur.
13. DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS before 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.
Do not load fasteners when the trigger or the safety is pressed down in order to prevent unintentional firings of a
fastener.
14. DO NOT REMOVE, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger or contact trip to become inoperable.
Do not tape or tie the trigger or contact trip in the ON position. Do not remove springs from the contact trip. Make
daily inspections for free movement of the trigger and contact trip. Uncontrolled discharge may result. Do not alter
or modify the tool in any way.
15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled
footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool before use. Do not operate if any portion of the tool, trigger,
or contact trip is damaged, inoperable, disconnected, or altered. Leaking air, damaged parts, or missing parts should
be repaired or replaced before use.
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