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Keep this manual for the safety
war ning, precautions, operations,
i n s p e c t i o n s a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
information. Keep
this manual and
the receipt in a safe and dry
place
for
future reference.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk
associated with this tool, and can be found in the manual, packaging, labeling, and
all other information provided with this tool:
SYMBOLS
SIGNAL
MEANING
!
!
WARNIN
G:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Ind
icates
a
potentially
hazardous
situation,which,
if
not
avoided,
could
result
in
death
or
serious
injury.
Indicates
a
potentially
hazardous
situa
tion, which,
if
not
avoided,
may
result
in
minor
or
moderate
injury.
(Without
symbol)
Indicates
a
situation
that
may
result
in
property
damage
.
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USING THE BELT HOOK
ADJUSTING
THE
EXHAUST
LOADING
FASTENERS
UNLOADING
FASTENERS
CLEARING
JAMS
SETTING
THE
AIR
PRESSURE
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
FIRING
THE
TOOL
WORK CONTACT ELEMENT (WCE)
GENERAL
SAFETY
RULES
UNPACKING
FEATURES
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDED
HOOKUP
TROUBLESHOOTING
WEARABLE
PARTS
WARRANTIES
P3
P6
P6
P7
P7
P7
P8
P9
P9
P9
P10
P11
P11
P13
P14
P14
P15
WARNING:
The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. Please be aware of the potential hazards, and take all
necessary precautions to avoid risk of injuries.
To avoid serious personal injury,
d o n o t a t t e m p t t o u s e t h i s
product until you read the manual
t h o ro u g h l y a n d u n d e r s t a n d i t
completely. Save this manual and
review frequently for continuing
safe operation and instructing
others who may use this tool.
!
WARNING:
SAVE
THIS
MANUAL
SYMBOLS
MODEL:
PXL31
MODEL:
PXL31
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CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
65
!
This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead, which
is known to the State of California
t o c a u s e c a n c e r. F o r m o r e
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
GENERAL
SAFETY
RULES
SINSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS.
!
W h e n u s i n g t o o l s , b a s i c
precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WORK AREA
Keep the work area clean and well
lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas
increase the risks of accidents.
Do not operate the tool in explosive
a t m o s p h e r e s , s u c h a s i n t h e
p re s e n c e o f f l a m m a b l e l i q u i d s ,
gases, or dust.
The tool creates a
spark which may ignite flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Keep bystanders, children, and
others away while operating the
tool.
Distractions could result in
improper use and cause injury.
A v o i d u n i n t e n t i o n a l m i s f i r e s .
A l w a y s u s e c a u t i o n t o a v o i d
accidentally firing. Do not point at
yourself or anyone else regardless if
it contains fasteners or not.
Do not nail on top of another nail.
This nail
can cause the nail to be deflected and hit
someone, or cause the tool to react and
result in a risk of injury to persons.
Remove finger from the trigger when not
driving fasteners.
Never carry the tool with
finger on trigger, the tool is able to fire a
fastener.
Always wear eye protection.
Operator and
others in the work area should always wear
ANSI-approved safety goggles with side
shields. Eye protection is used to guard
against flying fasteners and debris, which
may cause severe eye injury.
Always wear hearing protection when
using the tool.
Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Use safety equipment.
A dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be
used for the applicable conditions. Wear a
full face shield if you are producing metal
filings or wood chips.
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
long
hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
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 the tool may cause serious injury.
Avoid unintentional firing.
Keep fingers
away from trigger when not driving
fasteners, especially when connecting the
tool to the air supply.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
