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•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
•Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
Service
•Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
•When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Important Safety Instructions for Nailers
WARNING: When using any nailer, all safety precautions, as outlined below, should be followed to avoid the risk of death or serious personal injury. Read and understand all instructions before operating the tool.
•Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the fastening tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
•When working on a ladder or on scaffolding be sure to lay the tool down on its side when not in use. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright but may be easily knocked over
•Actuating tool may result in flying debris, collation material, or dust which could harm operator’s eyes. The operator and all those persons in the general area should wear safety glasses with permanently attached side shields. Approved safety glasses are imprinted with the characters “Z87.1”.
•Always wear appropriate personal hearing and other protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
•Always engage lock off first then disconnect battery pack from the tool whenever clearing a jam, performing any maintenance or repair, moving the tool or when the tool is unattended.
•Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger, or contact trip to become inoperable. Do not tape or tie trigger or contact trip in the ON position. Do not remove spring from contact trip. Uncontrolled discharge could result.
•Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool, trigger, or contact trip is inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly. Damaged parts or missing parts should be repaired or replaced before use.
•Do not alter or modify the tool in any way.
•Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
•Do not point the tool at others or yourself at any time. No horseplay! Work safe! Respect the tool as a working implement.
•Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. When the tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place out of reach of children.
•Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the trigger. Accidental discharge could result.
•Always use
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