WARNING:
When using pneumatic tools, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of personal injury .
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
Always wear hearing and eye protection devices
when you are operating the GypFast Air, Air HD
tool or working in the vicinity of this tool . Also,
your eye protection must meet the requirement of
ANSI Standard Z87, and should have side shields
for increased protection .
CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY
Never, under any circumstances, connect the
tool to an Oxygen, Air or Gas cylinder or bottle of
any description .
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD
RESULT IN A SERIOUS EXPLOSION.
Use only clean dry regulated compressed AIR
from a COMPRESSOR .
CHECK that the air pressure of the compressor
does not exceed the maximum working pressure
indicated on the tool .
FASTENERS
Only fasteners made or approved by Ramset
are to be used in this tool . Use of fasteners
not approved by Ramset may cause jamming,
serious damage to the tool, and could be
hazardous . Fasteners are steel, bugle head
collated nails in a plastic coil . The range of
nails driven are lengths of 1” (25mm), 1-1/2”
(38mm), 2” (50mm) and 2-1/2” (63mm) .
SAFETY WHEN USING THE TOOL
Check before commencing to use the tool that
the safety and triggering mechanism is functioning
properly, and that all nuts and bolts are tight .
NEVER CARRY THE TOOL WITH THE TRIGGER
PULLED BECAUSE YOU MAY UNINTENTIONALLY
ACTUATE THE SAFETY SYSTEM WITH THE
RESULT THAT A FASTENER MAY BE DRIVEN
INTO YOU OR A CO-WORKER .
• DO NOT use or handle the tool other than in
the manner specified.
• DO NOT disassemble or make inoperative
any part of the tool, such as the safety yoke.
• DO NOT operate a tool if the safety system
sticks, binds or is disconnected, or defective
in any way.
• DO NOT modify this tool, or use any modified
tool other than a factory approved model.
• DO NOT use a malfunctioning tool. If a tool
is not operating properly have it repaired by
qualified service personnel.
• DO NOT point the tool at yourself or anyone
else, whether it contains fasteners or not.
TO PREVENT UNINTENTIONAL TOOL
OPERATION
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE AIR
LINE WHENEVER:
• The tool is left unattended.
• Maintenance or repairs are to be preformed
on the tool.
• Clearing a jam.
• Moving the tool to another location.
To avoid personal injury to yourself, or others,
obtain training in safe tool operation, and read this
instruction manual before using the tool .
Repairs to the tool must be performed by qualified
service personnel only . Use only Ramset authorized
parts for repair or replacement . If you have any
questions about safe tool operation, contact your
local Ramset sales person .
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