SAFETY WARNINGS
Pneumatic nailer/stapler safety
warnings
WARNING:
WARNING Read all safety warn-
ings and all instructions.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
General safety
Do not permit those uninstructed to use the tool.
1.
2.
No horseplay. Respect the tool as a working
implement.
3.
alcohol, drugs or the like.
Never alter the tool.
4.
Personal protective equipments
Fig.1
Always wear safety glasses to protect your
1.
eyes from dust or fastener injury.
WARNING: It is an employer's responsibility
to enforce the use of safety eye protection
equipment by the tool operators and by other
persons in the immediate working area.
For Australia and New Zealand only
Always wear safety glasses and face shield to
protect your eyes from dust or fastener injury.
2.
Wear hearing protection to protect your ears
against exhaust noise and head protection. Also
wear light but not loose clothing. Sleeves should be
buttoned or rolled up. No necktie should be worn.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit.
1.
dark areas invite accidents.
2.
Do not operate the tool in explosive atmo-
liquids, gases or dust. Operating the tool can
3.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating
the tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4.
There may be local regulations concerning noise
5.
which must be complied with by keeping noise
levels within prescribed limits. In certain cases,
shutters should be used to contain noise.
Safety devices
Make sure all safety systems are in working
1.
order before operation.
arm is pressed against the wood. It must work only
Do not play with the contact element: it pre-
2.
vents accidental discharge, so it must be kept
on and not removed. Securing the trigger in the
ON position is also very dangerous. Never attempt
Do not attempt to keep the contact element
3.
depressed with tape or wire. Death or serious
Always check contact element as instructed
4.
in this manual. Fasteners may be driven acci-
correctly.
Loading fasteners
Do not load the tool with fasteners when any
1.
one of the operating controls is activated.
2.
Power source
1.
Never connect the tool to compressed air line
where the air pressure can exceed the suitable
"SPECIFICATIONS" table, by 10%. Make sure
that the pressure supplied by the compressed air
system does not exceed the suitable air pressure
2.
When using the tool operated by compressed
air, particular attention must be paid to avoid
exceeding the maximum allowable pressure.
Operate the tool at the lowest pressure
3.
required for the application, in order to prevent
unnecessarily high noise levels, increased
wear and resulting failures.
Never use the tool with other than compressed
4.
air.
5.
Always disconnect the air hose and remove all
of the fasteners:
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when unattended;
repair;
6.
manual.
Operational safety
1.
Always check the tool for its overall condition
and loose screws before operation. Tighten as
required.
2.
Handle the tool carefully, as there is high pressure
inside the tool that can be dangerous if a crack is
caused by rough handling (dropping or striking).
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Do not attempt to carve or engrave on the tool.
3.
Stop the operation immediately if you notice
something wrong or out of the ordinary with
the tool.
be used.
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