Operating instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The following safety instructions have been
included in this manual to provide you with basic
information necessary for safe operation of the
GypFast (G2) Tool. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and manual
instructions can result in blindness, severe personal
injury, damage to personal property, and damage
to the tool.
In addition to these instructions, additional training
may be necessary, depending upon the type of
fastening you wish to do. Contact your Ramset
Distributor Representative for additional information.
DANGER
Do not attempt to operate this
tool until you have read and
understood all safety precautions
and manual instructions.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions
may result in a permanent loss of vision, serious
personal or even fatal injury, property damage
and/or tool damage.
The GypFast (G2) Tool is an
internal combustion device. It
produces hot exhaust gases that
may ignite flammable materials.
This tool must not be used in a combustible
environment or in the presence of combustible
materials, such as flammable chemicals,
adhesives, gasoline, or solvents.
Do not expose the tool to
temperatures in excess of
120°F (49°C). Fuel and/or the
battery may burst, releasing
flammable gas.
This tool must be operated only
in a well-ventilated environment,
because the tool exhausts carbon
monoxide similar to a gas chain
saw or lawnmower. Exposure
to carbon monoxide may cause dizziness, nausea,
or unconsciousness.
ALWAYS keep the GypFast (G2)
Tool, fuel cell, battery and
battery charger out of the reach
of children.
1. READ THIS MANUAL FROM COVER TO COVER.
Always turn to this manual for information about
the safe operation and servicing of the GypFast (G2)
tool. If any portion seems unclear, or you have
any questions, contact your Ramset Distributor
Representative immediately.
2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
Always wear hearing and eye
protection devices when you are
operating the GypFast (G2) tool or
working in the vicinity of this tool.
Also, your eye protection must
meet the requirement of ANSI
Standard Z87, and should have side shields for
increased protection.
3. NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY. Every
time you pick up the GypFast (G2) tool, check the
Magazine for fasteners. Never point the tool at
anyone or yourself, even if you are absolutely sure
there are no fasteners in the tool. The fastener you
did not see is the fastener that can injure you
or someone else.
4. NEVER ENGAGE IN “HORSEPLAY” WITH THE
TOOL. The GypFast (G2) tool is not a toy. . . it
is a power fastening tool. It is designed to drive
a fastener through gypsum board or plywood
sheets into steel studs. To accomplish this task,
it generates a tremendous amount of energy.
Fooling around, even when you are absolutely
sure there are no fasteners in the tool, is asking
for an accident.