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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection
equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards
Institute, ANSI Z87.1 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded
spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
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 is used.
NEVER USE MALLET WITH A LOOSE HEAD OR SPLINTERED HANDLE.
Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
To avoid accidental injury, to yourself and others, bystanders must maintain
a safe distance from you, during use of this tool especially when swinging
the mallet.
The operator should always wear safety shoes.
Use only cleats manufactured from D
e
WALT.
Never hit the plunger with the metal face of the mallet.
LOADING TOOL
When loading tool: 1.) Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area of
tool; 2.) Never point the tool at anyone.
OPERATION
Always handle the tool with care: 1.) Never engage in horseplay; 2.) Never actuate the tool
unless fastener discharge area of tool is directed toward the work; 3.) Keep others a safe
distance from the tool while tool is in operation as accidental actuation may occur, possibly
causing injury.
Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool.
Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool at an overly steep angle as
this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury.
Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the work piece as the wood may split, allowing
the fastener to be deflected possibly causing injury.
This tool produces SPARKS during operation. NEVER use the tool near flammable
substances, gases or vapors including lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner, gasoline, adhesives,
mastics, glues or any other material that is - or the vapors, fumes or by-products of which
are -- flammable, combustible or explosive. Using the tool in any such environment could
cause an EXPLOSION resulting in personal injury or death to user and bystanders.
MAINTAINING THE TOOL
When working on tools note the warnings in this manual and use extra care when
evaluating problem tools.
DEFINITIONS - SAFETY GUIDELINES
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay atten-
tion to these symbols.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will
result in
death or
serious injury
.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could
result in
death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided,
may
result in
minor or
mod er ate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
may
result
in
property damage.
