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RETAIN PERMANENTLY IN MANUAL
DANGER
Before using tool, read and understand all tool labels and manual including these
additional safety instructions. Failure to do so could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
Always select an actuation system that is appropriate for
the fastener application and training of tool operator. Contact
Senco at www.senco.com for information on actuation
systems options.
Do not operate tool in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or combustible
dust.
Do not modify tool unless authorized in tool manual or
approved in writing by Senco.
Always refer to tool maintenance instructions for detailed
information on proper maintenance of a tool. Only qualified
personnel shall repair the tool using parts supplied or
recommended by Senco or parts that perform equivalently.
Use only fasteners and accessories made or
recommended by Senco, or fasteners and accessories that
perform equivalently to those recommended by Senco.
Tool operator and all other people in work area shall wear
approved eye protection. Employers are responsible for
enforcing personal protective equipment requirements for
tool operators and all other personnel in work area.
Before operating, inspect tool to confirm
• use of proper power source
• that tool is in proper working order
• what actuation system is on tool and how it operates
• no misalignment or binding of moving parts
• all conditions necessary for proper and safe tool
operation
Operating Controls
Do not use tool with missing or damaged safety warning
label(s.)
Do not use tool that is not in proper working order. Tag
and hysically segregate tool to prevent use.
Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause tool
operating controls to become inoperable.
Do not operate tool if any portion of the tool operating
controls is inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working
properly.
Tool Handling
Only persons who have read and understand tool
operating/safety instructions should operate tool.
Always assume that tool contains fasteners.
Do not point tool toward yourself or anyone whether it
contains fasteners or not.
Keep bystanders and children away while operating tool.
Do not actuate tool unless tool is placed firmly against the
work surface.
Respect tool as a working implement.
Do not engage in horseplay.
Stay alert, focus on your work and use common sense
when working with tools.
Do not use tool while tired, after having consumed drugs
or alcohol, or while under the influence of medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
Do not hold or carry tool with a finger on the trigger.
Drive fasteners into proper work surface only.
Do not drive fasteners into other fasteners.
After driving a fastener, tool may spring back (“recoil”)
causing it to move away from the work surface. To reduce
risk of injury always manage recoil by:
• always maintaining control of tool
• allowing recoil to move tool away from work surface
• not resisting recoil such that tool will be forced back
into the work surface. In standard “Contact Actuation
Mode,” if workpiece contact is allowed to re-contact
work surface before the trigger is released,
an unintended discharge of a fastener will occur
• keeping face and body parts away from tool
When working close to an edge of a work surface or
at steep angles use care to minimize chipping, splitting or
splintering, or free flight or ricochet of fasteners, which may
cause injury.
Keep hands and body away from fastener discharge area
of tool.
Do not load tool with fasteners when any one of the
operating controls is activated.
Do not operate tool with any power source other than
specified in tool operating/safety instructions.
Do not operate tool with any operating pressure other
than that specified in tool operating/safety instructions.
Use extra caution when driving fasteners into existing
walls or other blind areas to prevent contact with hidden
objects or persons on other side (e.g., wires, pipes.)
Do not lift, pull or lower tool by the hose.
Disconnecting tool
Disconnect tool from the power source when:
• Not in use;
• Performing any maintenance or repairs;
• Clearing a jam;
• Elevating, lowering or otherwise moving the tool to
a new location;
• Tool is outside of the operator’s supervision or control;
or
• Removing fasteners from the magazine.
RETAIN PERMANENTLY IN MANUAL (rev. 4.1.2016)
(Document ID NC1351)
