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5. ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND HEAD PROTECTION.
Always wear ear protection to protect your ears from
loud noise.
Always wear head protection to protect your head
from
fl
ying objects.
6. OPERATE WITHIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
RANGE.
The operating environment for this device is between
32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C) so ensure use within this
temperature range.
The device may fail to operate below 32°F (0°C) or
above 104°F (40°C).
7. STORE STAPLER PROPERLY, AND BATTERY
REMOVED.
When not in use, the Stapler, battery and battery
charger should be stored in a dry place. Keep out of
reach of children. Lock the storage area.
8. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas invite injuries. Clear all work areas of
unnecessary tools, debris, furniture, etc.
9. KEEP VISITORS AWAY.
Do not let visitors handle the Stapler.
All visitors should be kept safely away from work
area.
10. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be
caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. CHECK PUSH LEVER BEFORE USE.
Make sure the push lever operates properly.
(The push lever may be called “Safety”.) Never
use the Stapler unless the push lever is operating
properly, otherwise the Stapler could drive a fastener
unexpectedly. Do not tamper with or remove the push
lever, otherwise the push lever becomes inoperable.
12. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND COVERS TIGHTLY IN
PLACE.
Keep all screws and covers tightly mounted. Check
their condition periodically.
Never use the Stapler if parts are missing or
damaged.
13. DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH TRIGGER OR
PUSH LEVER DEPRESSED.
When loading fasteners into the Stapler,
1) do not depress the trigger;
2) do not depress the push lever; and
3) keep the Stapler pointed downward.
14. KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
FIRING HEAD DURING USE.
Never place your face, hands or feet closer than
8 inches (200 mm) from the
fi
ring head.
A serious injury can result if the fasteners are
de
fl
ected by the workpiece, or are driven away from
the point of entry.
15. PLACE STAPLER PROPERLY ON WORKPIECE.
Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or
with the Stapler at too steep of an angle; the fasteners
can ricochet and hurt someone.
16. BEFORE STARTING WORK, CHECK THE
FASTENING OPERATION SWITCHING DEVICE.
This metabo HPT stapler includes a fastening
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.
17. BE CAREFUL OF DOUBLE FIRE DUE TO RECOIL.
If the push lever is unintentionally allowed to re-
contact the workpiece following recoil, an unwanted
fastener will be driven.
In order to avoid this undesirable double
fi
re,
○
Intermittent operation (Trigger
fi
ring)
1) Set the switching device to FULL SEQUENTIAL
ACTUATION MECHANISM.
2) Pull the trigger rapidly and
fi
rmly.
○
Continuous operation (Push lever
fi
ring)
1) Do not press the stapler against the wood with
excessive force.
2) Separate the stapler from the wood as it recoils
after fastening.
18. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS INTO THIN
BOARDS OR NEAR CORNERS AND EDGES OF
WORKPIECE.
The fasteners can be driven through or away from the
workpiece and hit someone.
19. NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS FROM BOTH SIDES
OF A WALL AT THE SAME TIME.
The fasteners can be driven into and through the wall
and hit a person on the opposite side.
20. CHECK FOR LIVE WIRES.
Avoid the risk of severe electrical shock by checking
for live electrical wires that may be hidden by walls,
fl
oors or ceilings. Turn o
ff
the breaker switch to
ensure there are no live wires.
21. DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
SAFETY
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