Always use hearing protection to protect your ears against
hearing loss due to exhaust noise. Always wear proper safe-
ty glasses to prevent injuries to the eyes from fragments of
the work piece, defective nails or other debris caused by using the finish
nailer. All safety glasses must have side shields and should conform to the
requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) z87.1. Failure
to comply with this warning could lead to serious or permanent damage to the
ears as well as serious damage or permanent blindness in the eyes.
Never carry the finish nailer by the air hose. A sudden disconnection of the
air hose could cause the finish nailer to remain charged and an accidental firing
could occur. Failure to comply with this warning could lead to serious injury to
the operator or bystanders.
Always disconnect the power source and ensure the tool is not charged
before loading fasteners. Failure to comply with this warning could cause
severe injury or death to the operator, bystanders and severe damage to the fin-
ish nailer.
Never use a non-relieving air coupler with the finish nailer. Always use cou-
plers that release any built-up charge in the finish nailer’s firing mechanism. A
non-relieving air coupler can allow the finish nailer to discharge a fastener while
the tool is disconnected from the power source. Failure to comply with this
warning can result in serious or permanent injury or even death to the operator
or to bystanders.
Do not drive nails on top of other nails. Do not operate the finish nailer at too
steep of an angle. Nails can ricochet. Failure to comply with this warning can
result in serious injury or even death to the operator or bystanders.
Do not modify the finish nailer in any way. Unauthorized alterations can jeop-
ardize safety in the tool’s operation. Failure to follow this precaution can result
in serious injury or even death to the operator or bystanders.
On rooftops and other high locations, always move forward as you use the
finish nailer. You can easily loose your footing if moving backwards. When
nailing against a perpendicular surface, nail from the top down. This causes
less fatigue and reduces the chances of accidents.
Ensure the work area is sufficiently illuminated to operate power tools. The
work area should be clear and free of litter.
Do not connect finish nailer to an air source capable of generat-
ing more than 200 psi (14.06 kg/cm
2
G). Over-pressurizing the fin-
ish nailer will result in bursting, abnormal operation or breakage of
the tool. Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at levels
specified on the tool. Failure to comply can cause severe injury or death to the
operator or bystanders.
Do not attempt to fasten the trigger in the “ON” position. This could lead to
an accidental discharge of the finish nailer. Do not operate the finish nailer if any
portion of the tool’s operating controls are inoperable, disconnected, altered in
any way or not in proper working order. Failure to comply with this warning
could result in serious injury or even death to the operator or other bystanders.
All air compressors must comply with the requirements of ANSI
b19.3. Pressure regulators must be used to limit air pressure where
air supply pressure exceeds the tool’s rated operating pressure.
Do not carry the finish nailer with a finger on the trigger. This could lead to
an accidental discharge of the finish nailer. Do not press the trigger of the fin-
ish nailer unless it is pressed firmly against the work piece. Do not point the fin-
ish nailer at yourself or in the direction of another person. Failure to comply
with this warning could result in serious injury or even death to the operator or
other bystanders.
Do not tamper with the work piece contact. The work piece contact prevents
accidental discharge of the finish nailer and should never be removed or com-
promised in any way. Failure to comply with this warning could result in seri-
ous injury or even death to the operator or other bystanders.
Always disconnect air hose and remove any remaining nails:
1. When finish nailer is left unattended.
2. Before performing any maintenance or repair on the finish nailer.
3. Before attempting to clear a jam in the finish nailer.
4. Before moving the finish nailer to a new location.
Always check the overall condition of the finish nailer before using. Check
for and tighten any loose screws. Ensure all safety systems are in working
condition before using the finish nailer. The finish nailer must not operate if only
the trigger is pulled or if only the work piece contact is pressed against the work
piece. The finish nailer must only be used if both the trigger and work piece con-
tact work at the same time.
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