WARNING
8. NEVER USE IN PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES.
The Tool produces sparks during operation . Never use the Tool in sites containing lacquer, paint,
benzine, thinner, gasoline, gases, adhesive agents, and other materials which are combustible or
explosive .
9. KEEP VISITORS AWAY.
Do not let visitors handle the Tool . All visitors should be kept away from work area .
10. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts . Rubber gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working indoors . Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair .
11. NEVER USE NON RELIEVING COUPLER ON TOOL.
If a non relieving coupler is used on the Tool, the Tool can remain charged with air after disconnecting
and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after disconnecting . The Tool and air hose must have a
hose coupling such that all pressure is removed from the Tool when the coupling joint is disconnected .
12. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND COVERS TIGHTLY IN PLACE.
Keep all screws and covers tightly mounted . Check their condition periodically . Never use the Tool if
parts are missing or damaged .
13. DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WHILE RAM CAP IS CONTACTED
When loading fasteners into the Tool or when connecting the air hose,
1) Do not contact the ram cap .
2) Keep the Tool pointed downward .
14. KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM DISCHARGE AREA DURING USE.
Never place your face, hands or feet closer than 8 inches (200 mm) from discharge area . A serious
injury can result if the fasteners are deflected by the work piece, or are driven away from the point of
entry .
15. PLACE TOOL PROPERLY ON WORK PIECE.
Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the Tool at too steep of an angle; the fasteners
can ricochet and hurt someone .
16. BE CAREFUL OF DOUBLE FIRE DUE TO RECOIL.
Keep face, hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool . The tool may bounce
from the recoil of driving a fastener and an unwanted second fastener may be driven possibly causing
injury .
17. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS INTO THIN BOARDS OR NEAR CORNERS AND EDGES OF WORK PIECE.
The fasteners can be driven through or away from the work piece and hit someone .
18. NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS FROM BOTH SIDES OF A WALL AT THE SAME TIME.
The fasteners can be driven into and through the wall and hit a person on the opposite side .
19. CHECK FOR LIVE WIRES.
Avoid the risk of severe electrical shock by checking for live electrical wires that may be hidden by
walls, floors or ceilings . Turn off the breaker switch to ensure there are no live wires .
SAFETY
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