Use and Care Manual

SAFETY RULES

12. DISCONNECT tool from air supply when not in use. Remove fasteners from magazine before leaving the

area or passing the tool to another operator. Do not climb ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, etc. without disconnecting

the tool. Do not carry a connected tool to another work area. Do not make adjustments, remove magazine,

perform maintenance or clear jammed fasteners while connected to the air supply. If the safety bracket is adjusted

when the tool is connected to the air supply with loaded nails, accidental discharge may occur.

13. LOAD FASTENERS before connecting the tool to the air supply. Otherwise, fasteners are at risk of being

fired during connection. The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when it is connected to the air supply. Do not

load fasteners when the trigger or the safety is pressed down in order to prevent unintentional firings of a fastener.

14. DO NOT REMOVE, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger or safety bracket to become

inoperable. Do not tape or tie the trigger or safety bracket in the ON position. Do not remove springs from the

safety bracket. Make daily inspections for free movement of the trigger and safety bracket. Uncontrolled discharge

may result. Do not alter or modify the tool in any way.

15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled

footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris.

16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool before use. Do not operate if any portion of the

tool, trigger, or safety bracket is damaged, inoperable, disconnected, or altered. Leaking air, damaged parts, or

missing parts should be repaired or replaced before use.

17. ALWAYS ASSUME that the tool contains fasteners. Do not point the tool at coworkers or yourself at any

time, even if you think it will be really funny.

18. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove

starter keys. Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating the power tool. Distractions can cause

you to lose control. When tool is not in use, it should be locked away in a safe place.

19. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may affect your

ability to properly use the tool.

20. REMOVE FINGER FROM TRIGGER when not driving fasteners. Never carry the tool with your finger on

the trigger.

21. MAKE SURE HOSE is free of obstructions or snags. Entangled or snarled hoses can cause a loss of balance.

22. DO NOT DISCHARGE fasteners into open air, concrete, stone, extremely hard woods, knots or any

material too hard for the fastener to penetrate. Do not use the body of the tool or top cap as a hammer.

Discharged fasteners may follow unexpected paths and cause bodily injury.

23. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS near the edge of your work material. The workpiece may split, causing the

fastener to ricochet, injuring you or a bystander. Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of the wood, causing

it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work material. Drive the nail perpendicular to the grain to reduce

risk of injury.

24. DO NOT DRIVE NAILS onto the heads of other fasteners. Do not use the tool at too steep of an angle.