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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
DANGER
READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND
MANUAL.
Failure to follow warnings could result in
death or serious injury.
Save these instructions.
1. WORK AREA SAFETY
a.
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
b.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2. PERSONAL SAFETY
a.
Eye protection which conforms to ANSI
specifications and provides protection against
flying particles both from the FRONT and
SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator
and others in the work area when loading,
operating or servicing this tool.
Eye protection
is required to guard against flying fasteners and
debris, which could cause severe eye injury.air
compressor use and care.
b.
The employer and/or user must ensure that
proper eye protection is worn.
We recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses
or standard safety glasses that provide protection
against flying particles both from the front and
side. Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
c.
Additional safety protection will be required in
some environments.
For example, the working
area may include exposure to noise level which
can lead to hearing damage. The employer and
user must ensure that any necessary hearing
protection is provided and used by the operator
and others in the work area. Some environments
will require the use of head protection equipment.
When required, the employer and user must
ensure that head protection conforming to ANSI
Z89.1-1997 is used.
d.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
e.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
f.
Keep fingers away from trigger when not
driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.
g.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
h.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
i.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
3. TOOL USE AND CARE
a.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application.
The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
b.
Do not use tool if trigger does not actuate
properly.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.
Check operation of the workpiece contact
mechanism frequently.
Do not use the tool if
the workpiece contact mechanism is not working
correctly as accidental driving of a fastener may
result. Do not interfere with the proper operation
of the workpiece contact mechanism.
d.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
e.
Maintain tools with care.
Follow maintenance
instructions. Properly maintained tools are easier
to control.
f.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
g.
Use only fasteners that are recommended for
your model.
h.
Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents
to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the
enclosure plastic.
4. SERVICE
a.
Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel.
Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel
may result in a risk of injury.
b.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of injury.
SPECIAL SAFETY RULES
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Know your pneumatic tool.
Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
