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Safety Information
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions outlined in these operating instruc-
tions. Improper use of this tool can cause severe injury or death
from fire, electrical shock, or firing nail into body.
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WARNING ICON
G 001
Before Operating Tool
1. Read and understand these operating instructions before operating tool.
2. Only well-instructed adults should operate tool. Never allow children to operate tool.
3. Do not operate tool
• where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
• while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs
• if exposed to rain or in damp or wet areas
• while tired or in a hurry
• if tool is damaged
• if trigger does not turn tool on and off. Have faulty switch replaced by factory
service center.
4. Make sure tool is grounded while in use. This will protect the operator from
electrical shock. This tool has a three-wire cord and a three-prong, grounded
plug. Only connect tool to a three-prong, grounded outlet. The green (or green
and yellow) wire in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the grounding
wire to a live terminal. If you have a two-prong outlet, use an adapter (see Figure
1). Attach the green-colored lug (extending from the adapter) to a permanent
ground. You can attach lug to a properly grounded outlet box with a metal screw
(see Figure 1).
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box
Metal
Screw
Adapter
Grounding
Pin
Green Colored Lug
(Grounding Means)
Figure 1
5. Use only three-prong, grounded extension cords marked for outdoor use.
6. Never use this tool
• where heavy-duty tool is needed
• where not intended - for example - don’t use tool on concrete, metal, or glass
7. Wear snug-fitting clothing when operating tool. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts.
8. Wear the following safety gear when operating tool.
• rubber gloves and footwear with non-skid soles (outdoors)
• eye protection conforming to ANSI Z87-1 and OSHA regulations. Make sure
anyone in the vacinity of tool wears eye protection.
• hair covering to contain long hair
