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Do not disable or remove the work contact element. This tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, the work contact element, to reduce the risk of accidental firing. Disabling this component can result in unintentional firing.
Do not use the tool unless the work contact element is working properly. If the work contacting element is not functioning correctly, the tool can fire unexpectedly.
Always load nails into the tool's magazine before the battery pack is connected. Connecting the battery pack after loading nails reduces the risk of unintentionally driving a nail and injuring yourself or someone else.
When loading nails ensure that nails are parallel with nose of tool. If nails are not parallel with nose the tool will misfire and nails can be deflected, cause the tool to react in an unexpected manner, and damage the tool.
When loading the tool's magazine, check that the nail follower slides smoothly by pulling with finger. If not smooth, nails can be driven at irregular angle.
Use only the nails meeting the criteria listed in the “Specification” section of this manual. Nails not identified for use with this tool can cause the tool to malfunction and result in the risk of injury and/or tool damage.
Do not connect the battery pack when the trigger or work contact element is depressed. Keep the tool pointed downward, away from yourself and bystanders when connecting the battery pack to reduce the risk of accidental nail firing.
Keep hands and feet away from work contact element of the tool during use. Never place your hands or feet closer than 8 inches (200 mm) to the work contact element of the tool. Nails can be deflected by the work piece or driven away from the point of entry.
Use sufficient grip to maintain control of the tool while allowing tool to recoil away from work surface as nail is driven. Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding the tool with excessive force against the work piece. The tool will recoil as the nail is driven. This is normal function for the tool.
Never drive nails near flammable materials. Some types of nails can spark out of the nose during driving operation.
Know what is behind your work piece. Do not fire nails into walls or floors without assuring the area on the opposite side is clear. A nail could travel through the work piece, striking someone.
Do not drive a nail on top of another nail. This could cause the nail to be deflected or the tool to react in an unexpected manner.
Do not attempt to drive nails at a steep angle. This could cause the nail to be deflected or the tool to react in an unexpected manner.
Use care when nailing thin material or when working near the edges and corners of the work piece. Nails may drive through or away from the work piece and injure yourself or someone else. 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 nails perpendicular to the grain.
Do not drive nails into walls, floors or other work areas without knowing what may be damaged by the driven nails. Nails driven into live electrical wires, plumbing, gas piping, or other types of obstructions can result in electrocution, explosion, personal injury and/or property damage.
Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body especially when nailing into hard or dense material.
Always disconnect tool from battery pack and remove nails from magazine before leaving the area or passing tool to another operator. This avoids the risk of unintentional operation.
Do not disconnect battery pack from the tool with finger on trigger or the work contact element depressed. The tool can fire when reconnected to the battery pack.