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5
Safety Instructions
The following safety instructions have been included in
this booklet to provide you with basic information neces-
sary for safe operation of the Paslode
Cordless 16 ga.
Angled Lithium-ion Finish Nailer.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.
7. NEVER OPERATE THE TOOL WITH THE
NO MAR PROBE REMOVED OR DISABLED.
This device helps reduce the possibility of accidental
fastener discharge by preventing the tool from operating
until it is completely against the work surface.
NEVER operate the tool if the No Mar Probe is not
working properly.
8.
Pull the follower slightly back and push the release
lever. Tip the tool nose up slightly and fasteners should
slide out of the rear of the magazine. If fasteners are
jammed, refer to the appropriate servicing section of
this manual.
9. NEVER OPERATE THE CORDLESS FINISH NAILER
IF PARTS ARE LOOSE, DAMAGED OR MISSING.
10. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS INTO KNOTS OR ON
TOP OF OTHER FASTENERS.
A fastener may ricochet and cause serious injury.
11. OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON THE WORKPIECE.
1. Eye protection must meet the requirements of
ANSI Z87+ and should have side shields for
increased protection.
2. NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY.
Never point the tool at yourself or anyone else.
3. NEVER ENGAGE IN "HORSEPLAY" WITH THE
TOOL.
The Cordless Finish Nailer is not a toy – it is a tool.
Careless and improper use may result in a serious
accident.
4. NEVER CARRY THE TOOL WITH YOUR FINGER ON,
OR SQUEEZING, THE TRIGGER.
This practice may result in the accidental discharge of
a fastener.
5. NEVER OPERATE A MALFUNCTIONING TOOL.
Refer to the servicing or troubleshooting section of this
manual to correct the problem. If the problem cannot
be corrected, stop using the tool and report it to your
supervisor or Paslode
®
representative.
6. DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE TRIGGER
AND/OR NO MAR PROBE PRESSED IN.
A fastener may be accidentally discharged.
WARNING
The Cordless Finish Nailer
should be operated only
when it is in contact with
the work surface. When
fastening thin materials
such as plywood, be sure
to position the tool so that
the fastener is driven into
the underlying piece.
ALWAYS POINT THE TOOL AWAY FROM YOUR-
SELF AND OTHERS WHEN CLEARING A JAM OR
REMOVING FASTENERS.
WARNING
Always wear EYE and EAR
safety gear when working
with or in the vicinity of the
Paslode Cordless 16 ga.
Angled Lithium-ion Finish
Nailer.