SAFETY
— Continued
WARNING
(3) Do not use the Stapler if the switch does not turn
the Stapler on or o
ff
.
Any Stapler that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
Never use Stapler which is defective or operating
abnormally.
If the Stapler appears to be operating
unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise
appears defective, stop using it immediately and
arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service
center.
(4) Disconnect the Stapler from the air source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the Stapler.
Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the Stapler unintentionally.
(5) Store the Stapler when it is idle out of reach of
children and other untrained persons.
A Stapler
is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
(6) Maintain the Stapler with care.
Keep the
Stapler Clean and lubricated for better and safer
performance.
(7) Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may a
ff
ect the Stapler's operation.
If damaged, have the Stapler serviced before using.
Because of high air pressure in the Stapler, cracks
in the surface are dangerous. To avoid this, do not
drop the Stapler or strike the Stapler against hard
surfaces; and do not scratch or engrave signs on
the Stapler. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained Staplers. There is a risk of bursting if the
Stapler is damaged.
(8) Do not use the Stapler that is not in proper
working order. Tags and physical segregation
shall be used for control.
(9) Use only accessories that are identi
fi
ed by
Hitachi for the speci
fi
c Stapler.
Use of an
accessory not intended for use with the speci
fi
c
Stapler, increases the risk of injury to persons.
(10)
Use only those fasteners listed in the
Accessories section of this manual.
Fasteners
not identi
fi
ed for use with this Stapler by Hitachi are
able to result in a risk of injury to persons or Stapler
damage when used in this Stapler.
4. Service
(1) Tool service must be performed only by quali
fi
ed
repair personnel.
(2) When servicing a Stapler, use only identical
replacement parts. Use only authorized parts.
(3) Use only the lubricants supplied with the Stapler
or speci
fi
ed by Hitachi.
5. Air source
(1) Never connect to an air source that is capable
of exceeding 200 psi (13.7 bar 14 kgf/cm
2
) if a
regulator fails.
Over pressurizing the Stapler is able to result in
bursting, abnormal operation, breakage of the
Stapler or serious injury to persons.
DO NOT EXCEED 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm2).
Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at the
rated pressure or within the rated pressure range as
marked on the Stapler.
Always verify prior to using the Stapler that the air
source has been adjusted to the rated air pressure or
within the rated air-pressure range.
(2) Never use reactive gases such as oxygen,
carbon dioxide, combustible gases or any
bottled gas as an air source for the Stapler.
Such
gases are capable of explosion and serious injury to
persons.
6. Others
(1) Before starting work, check the stapling
operation switching device.
This Hitachi stapler includes a stapling operation
switching device.
Before starting work, check the setting of the
operation switching device.
If the switching device is not set properly, the Stapler
will not operate correctly.
(2) Always select the switching device that is
appropriate to the application and the training of
the operator.
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