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BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY READ AND 
UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE IMPORTANT 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines 
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each 
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these 
symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation 
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, 
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, 
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury 
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. 
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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction 
manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State 
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive 
harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING:  Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such 
as asbestos and lead in lead based paint. 
•  Actuating tool may result in flying
FIG. A
FIG. B
FIG. C
FIG. D
debris, collation material, or dust 
which could harm operator’s eyes. 
The operator and all those persons in the 
general area should wear safety glasses 
with permanently attached side shields. 
Approved safety glasses are imprinted 
with the characters “Z87.1”. It is the  
employer’s responsibility to enforce the 
use of eye protection equipment by the 
tool operator and other people in the work 
area. (Fig. A)
•  Always wear appropriate personal 
hearing and other protection during 
use. Under some conditions and duration 
of use, noise from this product may 
contribute to hearing loss. (Fig. A)
•  Use only clean, dry, regulated air. 
Conden sation from an air compressor can 
rust and damage the internal workings of 
the tool. (Fig. B)
• Regulate air pressure. Use air 
pressure compatible with ratings on 
the nameplate of the tool. (Not to 
exceed 120 psi, 8.3 bar) Do not connect 
the tool to a compressor rated at over 
200 psi. The tool operating pressure must 
never exceed 200 psi even in the event of 
regulator failure. (Fig. C)
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