General safety instructions
Only those fasteners, batteries, fuel cells and chargers that
are specified in these operating instructions should be used
with the tool. The tool and the specified fasteners are to be
considered as one single system for safety purposes.
Repairs shall only be carried out by the authorised agents of
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operating and maintenance instructions in this manual and
tool technical data.
Note: Experts are those who, as a result of professional
training or experience, have acquired sufficient expertise in
the field of fastener driving tools as to be able to assess the
safe condition of fastener driving tools.
IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATION:
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household
waste material!
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In observance of European Directives
2002/96/EC & 2006//66/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment/
batteries
implementations, electric tools/batteries that have
reached the end of their life must be collected separately
and returned to an approved recycling facility.
l R espect your D
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Horseplay.
l T his tool is intended to be used for fastening wood to
wood in pallet/crate and construction applications. DO
NOT USE for fastening harder materials which could
cause buckling of the fasteners and damage to the tool.
If you are unsure of the suitability of this tool for certain
applications, please contact your local sales office.
l D o not drive a nail on another nail.
l D o not drive a nail on metal parts.
l N ever use the tool in a manner that could cause a fastener
to be directed towards the user or others in the work area.
l Do not use the tool as a hammer.
l A lways carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the
tool with the trigger pulled.
l D o not alter or modify this tool from the original design
or function without the written approval of D
l A lways be aware that misuse and improper handling of
this tool can cause injury to yourself and others.
l N ever clamp or tape the trigger or safety trip in an
actuated position.
l N ever leave a tool unattended with a fuel cell or battery
in place.
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l D o not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible
WARNING LABEL.
l D o not continue to use a tool that does not function
properly. Notify your nearest D
your tool experiences functional problems.
l D uring operation, hold the tool in such a way that
no injuries can be caused to the head or to the body
should the tool recoil increase due to variations in the
gas supply or hard areas within the work piece.
l D o not work close to corners or at the edge of the work
piece. The fastener could slip out of the work piece,
possibly causing injury.
l W hen transporting the tool, remove the fuel cell and
battery.
l C heck that the safety trip (if present) and the trigger
both function correctly before use.
l D o not dismantle or block any part of the tool,
particularly the safety trip.
l N ever perform "emergency repairs" without the proper
equipment.
l A void weakening the tool by punching or engraving.
l T his power tool is powered by an internal combustion
device. This power tool should only be used with
dispensers of combustible gas which are listed in these
handling instructions.
l N ever let the tool be used by children or people who do
not know enough to be able to handle it correctly.
l K eep the right parts in the right places. Do not remove
any of the covers or screws. Keep them in place as
they have their functions. Moreover, never make
modifications to the tool or use it after making any
modifications.
l C heck the tool before use. Before using the tool, always
check that no parts are broken, that all screws are
completely tight, and that no parts are missing or rusty.
l E xcessive work could cause accidents. Do not make
tools and accessories work beyond their abilities.
Excessive work not only damages the power tool but
also is dangerous in itself.
l S top operation immediately if you notice abnormalities
or if the power tool does not work properly; have the
power tool inspected and serviced.
l T ake good care of the tool to ensure its long life.
Always take good care of the power tool and keep it
clean.
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