IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, ALL USERS AND
EMPLOYERS/OWNERS MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING
OR MAINTAINING THIS TOOL.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
PERSONAL SAFETY
The employer must enforce the use of safety glasses by
the tool operator and others in work area.
Always
wear ear protection to protect your ears from loud noise,
Always wear head protection to protect your head from
flying objects.
A dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must be used for the applicable
conditions. Wear a full face shield if you are producing
metal filings or wood chips.
Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts and increases
the risk of injury.
Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND HEAD PROTECTION.
USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
DRESS PROPERLY.
STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND USE
COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL.
WORK AREA
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIGHTED.
Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of
accidents.
such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. The tool creates a spark which
may ignite flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Do not let visitors handle the
tool. All visitors should be kept safety away from work
area.
Respect the tool as a working implement.
DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL IN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES,
KEEP VISITORS AWAY.
NEVER ENGAGE IN HORSEPLAY WITH THE TOOL.
WARNING
keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions,
operating, inspection, maintenance. Keep this manual and
the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN WORK AREA MUST WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
When operating
the tool, always wear safety glasses with side shields,
and make sure others in work area wear safety glasses,
tool. Safety glasses must conform to the requirements
of American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1
and provide protection against flying particles both from
the front and side.
TOOL USE AND CARE
NEVER POINT TOOL AT YOURSELF OR OTHERS IN
WORK AREA.
KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM TRIGGER WHEN NOT
DRIVING FASTENERS TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL FIRING.
NEVER MODIFY OR ALTER A TOOL.
KNOW THIS TOOL.
USE ONLY FASTENERS THAT ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
YOUR MODELS.
CHECK FOR MISALIGNMENT OR BINDING OF MOVING
PARTS, BREAKAGE OF PARTS, AND ANY OTHER
CONDITION THAT MAY AFFECT THE TOOL'S OPERATION.
CHECK SAFETY BEFORE USE.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF TRIGGER DOES NOT ACTUATE
PROPERLY.
NEVER USE TOOL WHICH IS DEFECTIVE OR OPERATING
ABNORMALLY.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Always assume the tool contains
fasteners. Never point the tool at yourself or others,
whether it contains fasteners or not. If fasteners are
mistakenly driven, it can lead to severe injuries. Never
engage in horseplay with the tool. Respect the tool as a
working implement.
Never carry the tool with finger on trigger since you
could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure yourself
or someone else. Always carry the tool by the handle
only.
Doing so may cause
it to malfunction and personal injuries may result.
Read manual carefully, learn its
applications and limitations, as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this tool.
Do not use the wrong fasteners or load
the fasteners incorrectly.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Make sure the safety
operates properly. Never use the tool unless the safety is
operating properly, otherwise the tool could drive a
fastener unexpectedly. Do not tamper with or remove
the safety, otherwise the safety becomes inoperable.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
If the tool appears to be operating
unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears
defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for
repairs by an authorized service center.
Keep the tool clean and
lubricated for better and safer performance.
while operating the tool may cause serious injury.
Keep fingers away from
trigger when not driving fasteners, especially when
connecting the tool to the air supply.
keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Entangled or snarled hoses can
cause a loss of balance or footing in addition to
unintentional tool operation. Attach the hose to the
structure to reduce the risk of loss of balance of the hose
shifts.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL FIRING.
DO NOT OVERREACH.
MAKE SURE AIR HOSE IS FREE OF SNAGS AND
OBSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT ATTACH AN AIR HOSE OR
TOOL TO YOUR BODY.
