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• BOUNCE ACTUATION
MECHANISM: First, pull the
trigger. Next, press the safety
against the wood to drive the
fastener. If the trigger is held
back, a fastener will be driven
each time the safety is pressed
against the wood.
• FULL SEQUENTIAL
ACTUATION MECHANISM:
First, press the safety against the
wood. Next, pull the trigger to
drive the fastener. Follow the
same sequence to continue
driving fasteners.
GENERAL SAFETY
RULES
WORK AREA
• KEEP THE WORK AREA
CLEAN AND WELL LIT.
Cluttered benches and dark
areas increases the risk of injury.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE
TOOL IN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. The tool may
create a spark that could ignite
flammable liquids, gases, or
dust.
• KEEP VISITORS AWAY. Do
not let visitors handle the tool. All
visitors should be kept safely
away from the work area.
• NEVER ENGAGE IN
HORSEPLAY WITH THE TOOL.
Respect the tool as a working
implement.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• OPERATORS AND OTHERS
IN WORK AREA MUST WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Safety glasses must
conform to ANSI Z87.1
specifications.
• ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND
HEAD PROTECTION. Wear ear
protection to protect your ears
from loud noises. Wear head
protection to protect your head
from flying objects.
• 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 hair,
clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts and
increase the risk of injury.
• 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.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep
proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
• MAKE SURE AIR HOSE IS
FREE OF SNAGS AND
OBSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT
ATTACH AN AIR HOSE OR
TOOL TO YOUR BODY.
Entangled or snarled hoses can
cause a loss of balance or footing
in addition to unintentional tool
operation.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• NEVER POINT THE TOOL AT
YOURSELF OR OTHERS IN THE
WORK AREA. Always assume
the tool contains fasteners. Never
point the tool at yourself or others,
whether it contains fasteners or
not.
• KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM
TRIGGER WHEN NOT DRIVING
FASTENERS TO AVOID
ACCIDENTAL FIRING. Never
carry the tool with the trigger
depressed, since you could
unintentionally drive a fastener
and injure yourself or someone
else. Always carry the tool by the
handle.
• NEVER MODIFY OR ALTER
THE TOOL. Doing so may cause
the tool to malfunction and
personal injuries may result.
• KNOW THIS TOOL. Read this
manual carefully. Learn its
applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential
hazards related to this tool.
• USE ONLY FASTENERS THAT
ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
YOUR MODEL. Do not use the
