head protection equipment. When required, the employer and user must ensure that head
protection conforming to ANSI Z89.1-1997 is used.
Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes,
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hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Protect your lungs . Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this
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rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing . Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation .
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Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are
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always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your
battery tool or when changing accessories . Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of
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explosion and possibly injury.
Use the tool only for its intended use . Do not discharge fasteners into open air.
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Use the tool only for the purpose for which it was designed .
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Use only the nails recommended for this tool . Use of the wrong nails could result in poor
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nail feeding, jammed nails, and nails leaving the tool at erratic angles. If nails are not feeding
smoothly and properly, discontinue their use immediately. Jammed and improperly feeding
nails could result in serious personal injury.
Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a nail to be directed toward anything
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other than the workpiece .
Do not use the tool as a hammer .
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Always carry the tool by the handle .
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Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval
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from the manufacturer .
Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to
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yourself and others .
Never clamp or tape the trigger or workpiece contact in an actuated position .
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Never leave tool unattended if the battery is installed .
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Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible warning label .
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Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease . Always use a clean
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cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control
and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
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