OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Failure to follow these precautions may result in severe injury.
1. Safety first, never point the tool at anyone.
2. Never cock the tool against hands.
3. Always unload tool prior to any disassembly, cleaning, work breaks or
storage.
4. Never leave the tool unattended, store under lock & key.
5. Never load the tool until you are ready to use it.
6. Always insert fastener before cocking the tool.
7. If a load fails to fire, hold the tool firmly against the work surface for
thirty (30) seconds. If the tool still fails to fire, release the trigger and let
the tool back some from the work surface. Reposition the tool against
the work surface, depress it and pull the trigger again. If the load still
does not fire, wait another thirty (30) seconds, remove the tool from the
work surface carefully while keeping it pointed in a safe direction.
Remove
the load from the tool and carefully dispose of it in a container
of water. Never leave unfired loads on the floor or work surface. Always
dispose of them properly.
8. Always inspect the tool prior to use to make sure that the tool is in good
working order, has no fractured or broken parts, and that there are no
obstructions in the barrel or load chamber.
9. If the tool does not work properly or is in need of repair, remove it from
service immediately, tag it as NEEDS REPAIR and contact a distributor
for repair.
10. Never modify any powder actuated tool.
11. Do not mix load colors and types.
12. Clean and inspect the tool daily or more often if necessary.
13. The user and any other persons in the immediate vicinity must wear
safety goggles
and ear protection
. Use the spall guard
whenever possible.
14. A warning sign with the following text must be erected:
"Danger! Powder Actuated Tool in use" where P.A.T. tools are in use.
15. Always store the tool in a secure and locked area when not in use.
REMEMBER SAFETY IS IN YOUR HANDS.
