Safety Guidelines / Definitions

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This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using this tool. When using pneumatic tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter- Cable and we have advised you.

Technical Service Manager

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305