Risk of loss of hearing

What could happen	How to prevent it

• Long term exposure to noise produced from the operation	• Always wear hearing protection.
of air tools can lead to permanent hearing loss.

Risk to injury

What could happen		How to prevent it

•	Tools left unattended with the air hose attached, can	•	Remove air hose when tool is not in use and store tool
	be activated by unauthorized persons leading to their		in secure location away from reach of children and or
	injury or injury to others.		untrained users.

•	Air tools can propel fasteners or other materials	•	Always keep hands and body away from the fastener
	throughout the work area.		discharge area when air supply is connected to air nailer.
		•	Use only parts, fasteners, and accessories recommended
			by the manufacturer.
		•	Always assume the finish nailer contains nails. Never
			use the nailer as a toy.
		•	Keep work area clean and free of clutter.
		•	Keep children and others away from work area during
			operation of the tool.
		•	Grip tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool
			to recoil away from work surface as fastener is driven. If
			safety element is allowed to recontact work surface before
			trigger is released an unwanted fastener will be fired.
		•	Keep work area well lit.

•	A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating	•	Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the
	part of the tool increases the risk of personal injury.		tool on.