Tool Handling Safety
1. Always be sure tool is operating
properly before attempting to use
it. Follow the “Daily Function Test”
shown to the right and described
on page 9.
2. Always load tool using a strip load
selected directly from a box indicating
the power load type and number.
Never attempt to use loose strip
loads that could be mis-identified.
3. Never carry loose loads in pockets
with pins or other hard objects.
4. Never load a tool unless you intend
to immediately make a fastening.
Loading a tool and leaving it unattended
in the work area can result in the tool
being accidentally discharged by others.
5. Never place your hand or any other
body part over the fastener loading
end of the tool.
Serious hand injury
could result from being struck by either
a fastener or the tool piston should the
tool be accidentally fired.
6. Always store the tool unloaded and
keep the tool and the loads securely
locked in a tool box. Keep keys away
from children and unlicensed persons.
7. Always keep the tool pointed away
from yourself and others.
8. Never carry a loaded tool around
the work area.
9. Never allow anyone not trained
to use the tool.
10. Never engage in horseplay with
the tool.
11. Using the tool in poorly ventilated
areas, cleaning tool or handling
loads may result in exposure to
lead or other substances known
to cause birth defects, and other
physical harm. Have adequate
ventilation at all times and wash
thoroughly after exposure.
DANGER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
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NEVER LOAD THE TOOL UNLESS IT IS
TO BE USED IMMEDIATELY
NEVER PLACE HANDS OR BODY OVER
MUZZLE OPENING
KEEP TOOL LOCKED & OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN
ALWAYS DO A DAILY FUNCTION TEST
BEFORE LOADING TOOL
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