T-SAS-GCNM12 ©
2012 Simpson Strong
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ie Company Inc.
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gUIdELINES fOR SAfE fASTENINg
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE FASTENING
1.
Never
Hold the tool at an acute angle to the work surface. The tool must be
perpendicular (90˚ angle) to the work surface. Make certain that NO debris is
present on the surface.
2.
Never
set a fastener too close to another installed fastener as this can cause
a ricochet.
3.
Never
fasten less than 3" from the edge of unsupported concrete or masonry,
or less than
1
⁄
2
" from the edge of steel except for specific applications
recommended by the tool manufacturer.
4.
Never
fasten into rough, spalled, cracked or uneven concrete.
Fasten at least 3" from the outer edge of a spalled area.
5.
Never
fasten into material which is too hard, such as hardened steel, welds,
cast steel, marble, spring steel, natural rock, etc. This could cause the fastener
to shatter and escape and result in serious injury or death.
6.
Never
fasten into material which is too brittle, such as glass, glazed brick,
glazed tile, slate, etc. This could cause the material to shatter and result in
serious injury or death.
7.
Never
fasten into material which is too soft, such as wood, plaster, drywall
composition board, plywood, etc. This could cause the fastener to pass
through and escape resulting in serious injury or death.
8.
Never
fasten through an existing hole in any material as the fastener
could hit the edge of the hole and ricochet. (Consult with the clip, attachment,
or assembly manufacturer for installation instructions regarding specific
products that list power-driven fasteners as a suitable attachment method.)
9.
Never
place your hand or any part of your body over the front of tool.
10.
Never
service a GCN tool with the battery or fuel cell installed.
11.
Never
point the tool toward any person.
PREPARE FOR LOADING
1.
Always
open the fuel compartment and make sure no fuel cell is present, and
no battery is installed.
2.
Always
check to be sure that the tool is clean. Excessive dirt or debris
can cause accidental firing or misfiring of the tool.
3.
Never
store fuel cells in or near flammable areas.
4.
Never
load fuel or operate the tool in an explosive atmosphere or where
flammables are nearby.
5.
Never
use improper fuel cells or fasteners in the tool, as this
may be unsafe or damage the tool.
6.
Always
insert the fastener(s) prior to loading the fuel cell and battery. Make
sure you don’t double load the fasteners.
7.
Never
allow bystanders to gather around you when using the tool.
8.
Never guess
– before fastening into any unknown base material, particularly
into walls, perform the center punch test described in this manual.
