P14
CASH
®
Magnum XL
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SECTION 6
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DANGER - If the tool is set in the cocked (ready to fire) position and is dropped, there is a
potential risk to the operator and/or people within the immediate vicinity of the dropped tool. The
hazards listed in this section pose a high level of risk, which if not avoided will result in serious injury.
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IF IT DROPS AND LANDS ON THE TRIGGER, THE TOOL WILL FIRE AND THE BOLT WILL BE
PROPELLED OUT OF THE TOOL AT A VERY HIGH VELOCITY. THE BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO
CAUSE SEVERE PENETRATIVE INJURY TO THE FEET OR LEGS IF THEY ARE WITHIN 100mm OF THE
BOLT WHEN IT FIRES OUT OF THE TOOL
OUR ADVICE TO MINIMISE THE RISK:-
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IF THE TOOL IS DROPPED, LET IT FALL, DO NOT TRY TO CATCH IT
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STEP AS FAR AWAY (AS IT IS SAFE TO) FROM THE TOOL AS IT FALLS, BUT WATCH IT HIT THE FLOOR
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TAKE APPROPRIATE AVOIDABLE ACTION IF TOOL REBOUNDS
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DO NOT APPROACH THE TOOL UNTIL IT IS STATIONARY
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AFTER BEING DROPPED, CHECK THAT THE POLEAXE END OF THE BOLT IS NOT DAMAGED
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ENSURE THE TOOL IS WORKING CORRECTLY BEFORE RECOMMENCING ANY STUNNING
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IF IN DOUBT, THE TOOL SHOULD BE CHECKED AND REPAIRED AS NECESSARY
WARNING - The hazards listed in this section pose a medium level of risk which,
if not avoided may result in recoverable injury
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DO NOT FIRE THE BOLT INTO HARD, BRITTLE OR IMPENETRABLE MATERIALS - AS THE BOLT MAY
FRAGMENT AND POSE A DANGER OF FLYING PARTICLES
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NEVER USE A MORE POWERFUL CARTRIDGE THAN THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED CARTRIDGE AS
STAMPED ON YOUR STUNNING TOOL - TO PREVENT CARTRIDGE BURST AND EXCESSIVE
NOISE IN OPERATION
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KEEP THE TOOL DRY AND CLEAN - TO ENSURE YOU HAVE AN ADEQUATE GRIP ON THE TOOL
DURING USE AND MINIMISE THE RISK OF DROPPING THE TOOL
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WHEN PLACING THE ASSEMBLED TOOL – OR IF THE TOOL HAS BEEN SEPARATED THE CAP
OR BARREL (REFER TO FIG 3.01) – DOWN ONTO A WORK SURFACE ENSURE THERE IS A MEANS TO
PREVENT THE TOOL OR TOOL PARTS FROM ROLLING OFF THE WORK SURFACE. IF THE TOOL
FALLS OR DROPS FROM THE WORK SURFACE, IT MAY DROP ONTO THE FOOT OF THE OPERATOR
OR OTHER PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY.
CAUTION - The hazards listed in this section pose a low level of risk which, if not avoided
may result in minor or moderate injury
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KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM THE FIRING MECHANISM WHEN THE TOOL IS READY TO FIRE.
ALWAYS WEAR THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHENEVER YOU
ARE WORKING WITH, CLEANING OR MAINTAINING YOUR CASH MAGNUM XL TOOL.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION. THE CORRECT
FOOT PROTECTION MUST BE WORN. THERE IS A RISK THAT IF THE TOOL IS DROPPED,
THE BOLT MAY PENETRATE THE FOOT OF THE TOOL USER.
