Use and Care Manual

0504
TOOL USE AND CARE
Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Entangled or snarled hoses can cause
loss of balance or footing and may become
damaged, resulting in possible injury.
Do not use on a ladder or unst able support s.
Make sure t he hose is free of obstructions or
snags.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all t imes.
Do not at t ach t he hose or t ool to your body.
Alw ays assume that the tool contains
fasteners. Do not point t he t ool tow ard
yourself or anyone w hether it cont ains
fasteners or not .
Wash hands after handling.
Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the risk
of loss of balance if the hose shifts.
This product or its
power cord may contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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Do not t ouch the trigger unless driving
fasteners.
Alw ays fit tool w ith a fitt ing or hose coupling
on or near t he tool in such a manner that all
compressed air in the tool is discharged at
the t im e t he fitting or hose coupling is
disconnect ed.
Never place hands or any other body parts in
the fast ener discharge area of the tool.
Never carry the tool by the air hose or pull
the hose t o move the tool or a compressor.
Alw ays assume the tool contains fasteners.
Alw ays keep others at a safe dist ance from
the w ork area in case of accidental discharge
of fast eners.
Do not drop or throw the tool.
Avoid using the t ool w hen the m agazine is
empt y.
Clean and check all air supply hoses and
fit t ings before connecting the t ool to an air
supply.
Do not use t he t ool if it leaks air or does not
funct ion properly.
Do not operate the tool if it does not cont ain
a legible w arning label.
Never attach air line to tool or carry
tool while touching the trigger. The tool could
eject a fastener which will result in death or
serious personal injury. Also actuate the trigger
lock to the safe position when not in use.
Do not use a check valve or any
other fitting which allows air to remain in the tool.
Death or serious personal injury could occur.
The
tool might eject a fastener and could result in
death or serious personal injury.
Keep hoses away from heat, oil and sharp
edges. Replace any hose that is damaged, weak
or worn. Personal injury or tool damage could
occur.
Respect the tool as a working implement; no
horseplay.
Do not point the tool toward
yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners
or not. Accidental triggering of the tool could
result in death or serious personal injury.
Dropping or
throwing the tool can result in damage that will
make the tool unusable or unsafe. If the tool has
been dropped or thrown, examine the tool closely
for bent, cracked or broken parts and air leaks.
STOP and repair before using, or serious injury
could occur.
Accelerated wear on the tool may occur.
Replace any damaged or worn hoses or
fittings. Tool performance or durability may be
reduced.
Alw ays carry the tool by the handle. Never
carry t he tool by t he air hose.
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Disconnect the tool from the air source
before m aking adjust m ents, doing t ool
maint enance, clearing jams,
leaving w ork area, or
unloading the tool. Such precautionary
measures reduce t he risk of injury t o
persons.
touching the
safety yoke,
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Know t his tool. Read manual carefully, learn its
applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Use only fasteners that are recommended
for your models.
Use only accessories that are ident ified by
the manufacturer for the specific t ool model.
Do not use the wrong
fasteners or load the fasteners incorrectly.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of
injury.
Use only t hose fast eners recommended for
use w it h this tool.
Keep the t ool and its handle dry, clean and
free from oil and grease.
Do not use t he t ool as a hammer.
Never use this tool in a m anner that could
cause a fastener t o be directed tow ard
anyt hing other t han t he w orkpiece.
Never use gasoline or other flammable
liquids to clean the t ool.
Do not remove, tamper w it h, or otherw ise
cause the t rigger lock or trigger to become
inoperable.
Fasteners not identied for
use with this tool by the tool manufacturer are
able to result in a risk of injury to persons or tool
damage when used in this tool.
Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum- based products, or any
strong solvents to clean your tool.
Never use the tool in
the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Vapors could ignite by a spark and cause an
explosion which will result in death or serious
personal injury.
Do not operate any tool which has
been modified in a like fashion. Death or serious
personal injury could result.
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Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition t hat may affect the t ool's
operat ion.
Maint ain t ools w ith care.
Store t ools out of t he reach of children and
other unt rained people.
Check operation of the t ool before use.
Do not use t ool if trigger does not act uate
properly.
Do not force tool.
Use clam ps or anot her practical w ay to
secure and support the w orkpiece to a stable
plat form.
If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
Keep tool clean. A
properly maintained tool, reduces the risk of
binding and is easier to control.
Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
Do
not use the tool if the workpiece contact
mechanism is not working correctly as accidental
driving of a fastener may occur.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Holding a tool by hand or against the
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
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TOOL SERVICE
Use only accessories that are ident ified by
the manufacturer for the specific t ool model.
When servicing a t ool, use of unaut horized
part s or failure to follow maint enance
inst ructions may creat e a risk of injury.
Use only t he lubricant s supplied w it h t he
tool or specified by t he m anufacturer.
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.
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OPERATION
Do not drive fasteners near edge of m aterial.
The workpiece may split causing the fastener or
ricochet, injuring you or people around.
Do not carry the tool from place t o place
holding the trigger. Accidental discharge
could result .
During normal use t he tool w ill recoil
imm ediately after driving a fast ener.
Do not drive fasteners on t op of other
fasteners or w ith t he t ool at an overly st eep
angle as t his m ay cause deflection of
fasteners w hich could cause injury.
Choice of triggering method is
important. Check manual for triggering options.
This is a
normal function of the tool. Do not attempt to
prevent the recoil by holding the tool against the
work. Restriction to the recoil can result in a
second fastener being driven from the tool. Grip
the handle firmly and let the tool do the work.
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
Do not act uate the tool unless you int end to
drive a fast ener into the w orkpiece.
Alw ays handle the tool w ith care:
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Never Connect t o an air source that is
capable of exceeding 200psi. Over
pressurizing the tool is able to result in bursting,
abnormal operation, breakage of the tool or
serious injury to persons. Use only clean, dry,
regulated compressed air at the rated pressure
or within the rated pressure range as marked on
the tool. Always verify prior to using the tool that
the air source has been adjusted to the rated air
pressure or within the rated air- pressure range.
Such gases are capable
of explosion and serious injury to person.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,
combust ible gases or any bottled gas as an
air source for the t ool.
AIR SOURCE
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