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Safe Tool Operation -
WARNING
• Always handle a tool as if it is loaded with fastener(s).
•
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure contact trip is in the off
position before inserting battery pack. Be sure trigger
switch is also in the off position to avoid accidental
discharge.
• NEVER, EVER point the tool toward yourself or anyone else
whether it contains fasteners or not.
• Do not depress the trigger unless the nose piece of tool is directed
onto a safe work surface.
• Do not carry a tool with the trigger depressed.
• Do not load a tool with fasteners while the trigger is depressed.
• Make sure that the mechanical linkage between work-contacting
element and trigger is enclosed.
•
Do not drive staples onto the heads of other fasteners. This
could cause the staple to be deflected and hit someone, or
cause the tool to react and result in a risk of injury.
•
Always wear appropriate hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
•
Use only QuikStrap
™
Staples. The use of other types of
fasteners could result in serious bodily injury to you or
bystanders.
General Safety -
WARNING
•
Do not use the tool if you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention
while operating power tools can result in serious personal injury.
•
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts. Air vents cover moving parts and
should be avoided.
•
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
•
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
the work-piece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by
hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
•
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
A tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.