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SAFETY
— Continued
WARNING
When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, Including the following:
1. Work area
(1) Keep the work area clean and well lighted.
Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks
of electric shock,
fi
re, and injury to persons.
(2) Do not operate the Nailer in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl
ammable liquids, gases, or dust.
The Nailer is able to create sparks resulting in the
ignition of the dust or fumes.
(3) Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating the Nailer.
Distractions are able to
result in the loss of control of the Nailer.
2. Personal safety
(1) Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the Nailer.
Do not use the Nailer while tired or under the
in
fl
uence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the Nailer
increases the risk of injury to persons.
(2) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair increases the
risk of injury to persons as a result of being caught in
moving parts.
(3) Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the switch
is o
ff
before connecting to the air supply.
Do
not carry the Nailer with your
fi
nger on the switch or
connect the Nailer to the air supply with the switch on.
(4)
WARNING
– Disconnect the Nailer from
the air source before making adjustments, doing
Nailer maintenance, clearing jams, touching
the Push Lever, when not in use, leaving work
area, loading, or unloading the Nailer,
handing
it to another person. Never attempt to clear a jam
or repair the Nailer unless you have disconnected
air hose from the Nailer and removed all remaining
fasteners from the Nailer. The Nailer should never be
left unattended since people who are not familiar with
the Nailer might handle it and injure the themselves.
Such precautionary measures reduce the risk of
injury to persons.
(5) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the Nailer in unexpected
situations.
(6) Use safety equipment.
A dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes and a hard hat must be used for the
applicable conditions.
(7)
WARNING
– Risk of hearing loss. Wear
ear protection.
(8) Always wear head protection.
Always wear head protection to protect your
head from
fl
ying objects.
(9) Do not attach the hose or Nailer to your body.
Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the risk of
loss of balance if the hose shifts.
(
10)
WARNING
– Place Nailer properly on
workpiece.
Do not fasten on top of another fastener.
This is able to cause the fastener to be de
fl
ected and
hit someone, or cause the Nailer to react and result in
a risk of injury to persons.
3. Nailer use and care
(1) Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against the body is
unstable and is able to lead to loss of control.
(2) Do not force the Nailer.
Use the correct Nailer for
the application. The correct Nailer will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which the Nailer is
designed.
(3) Do not use the Nailer if the switch does not
turn the Nailer on or o
ff
.
Any Nailer that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
Never use Nailer which is defective or operating
abnormally.
If the Nailer appears to be operating
unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise
appears defective, stop using it immediately and
arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service
center.
(4) Disconnect the Nailer from the air source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the Nailer.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the Nailer
unintentionally.
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