Ensure that the tool is always securely against
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the workpiece and cannot slide.
Dangers during operation
Hold the tool firmly and be ready to coun-
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teract both normal and sudden movements,
e.g. recoils.
Always wear suitable hearing protection.
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Always maintain a balanced posture and
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secure footing.
Use of suitable safety glasses; appropriate
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safety gloves and protective clothing are
recommended.
Dust mask, safety helmet, safety shoes and
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other personal protective equipment are
required in some working environments.
Employer, tool owner and operator must
enforce the wearing of the personal protective
equipment necessary for the specific working
environment by all employees.
Set the tool aside in a secure manner when
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not being used.
Only use the correct mains adapter, the cor-
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rect battery and the correct gas cartridge for
the tool – see section Technical data.
Repeating movements
If a tool is used for a long time, it can result in
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discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck
or other body parts.
When using a tool, the operator must adopt a
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suitable but still ergonomic stance. Ensure you
are standing securely and avoid uncomfor-
table of unstable body postures.
If a tool operator experiences symptoms such
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as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain,
throbbing, pins and needles, numbness, bur-
ning, or stiffness, do not ignore these warning
signs. The operator should consult a health
professional and describe all of their work
tasks.
Each risk assessment should focus on muscu-
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loskeletal disorders, in particular based on
the assumption that reducing tiredness during
work can effectively reduce health disorders.
Safety instructions
Dangers related to accessories and
consumables
Use only fasteners and accessories that have
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been manufactured or recommended by
Würth.
Do not lubricate the tool. Never lubricate the
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tool as this can cause problems.
The Technical Data section contains detailed
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information about fasteners and accessories.
Disconnect the energy supply to the tool, for
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example battery or gas, before you change
or replace accessories such as the workpiece
contact or if you are making settings.
Workplace dangers
Slipping, tripping and falling are the main rea-
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sons for injuries in the workplace. Be aware of
slippery surfaces which could be created by
using the tool.
Exercise extra care in environments that you
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are not familiar with. Hidden hazards may
exist, e.g. power or other service lines.
The tool is not intended for use in areas with
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explosive atmospheres and is not insulated to
protect against contact with electrical power
sources.
Be especially carefully when firing fasteners
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into existing walls or other blind areas, to
prevent contact with objects hidden therein
(e.g. electric cable, gas lines) or with persons
on the other side.
Hazards due to dust and exhaust gas
If the tool is used in an area with
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static dust, it can stir up the dust and
cause a dangerous situation. The risk
assessment should include dust that is gene-
rated by use of the tool and the possibility of
whirling up existing dust.
Align the exhaust gases so that the dust
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charge in a dust-filled environment is mini-
mised.
Where hazards caused by dust or exhaust gas
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exist, the priority is to control these by chan-
ging the blowing out direction of the tool.
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