Safety Information
WARNING: Follow all safety precautions outlined in these oper-
ating instructions. Improper use of this tool can cause severe injury
or death from fire, electrical shock, or firing nail into body.
Before Operating Tool
1. Read and understand these operating instructions before operating tool.
2. Only well-instructed adults should operate tool. Never allow children to
operate tool.
3. Do not operate tool
• where highly flammable liquids or gases are present.
• while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs.
• if exposed to rain or in damp or wet areas.
• while tired or in a hurry.
• if tool is damaged.
• if trigger does not turn tool on and off. Have faulty switch replaced by
factory service center.
4. Make sure tool is grounded while in use. This will protect the operator from
electrical shock. This tool has a three-wire cord and a three-prong, grounded
plug. Only connect tool to a three-prong, grounded outlet. The green (or
green and yellow) wire in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect
the grounding wire to a live terminal. If you have a two-prong outlet, use
an adapter (see Figure 1). Attach the green-colored lug (extending from
the adapter) to a permanent ground. You can attach lug to a properly
grounded outlet box with a metal screw (see Figure 1).
Grounding Pin
5. Use only three-prong, grounded extension cords marked for outdoor use.
6. Never use this tool
• where heavy-duty tool is needed.
• where not intended - for example - don't use tool on concrete, metal, or glass.
7. Wear snug-fitting clothing when operating tool. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts.
8. Wear the following safety gear when operating tool.
• rubber gloves and footwear with non-skid soles (outdoors).
• eye protection conforming to ANSI Z87-1 and OSHA regulations. Make
sure anyone in the vacinity of tool wears eye protection.
• hair covering to contain long hair
9. Keep work area well lit.
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Green Colored Lug
(Grounding Means)
Figure 1
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box
Adapter
2
Metal Screw
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