Safety Precautions
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7.An operator taking medication should take extra precautions while handling the tool. NEVER drink alcoholic beverages or take medications which impair your vision, balance or judgement before using a powder actuated tool.
KNOW YOUR FASTENING BASE MATERIAL
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1.ALWAYS know the thickness and type of base material into which you are fastening. NEVER GUESS. Test the base material by using the Center Punch Test. The Center Punch Test is performed by using a hammer to test drive the particular power fastener to be used into the material. If the point penetrates easily, the material is too soft. If the point becomes blunt, the material is too hard. If the material fractures, cracks or shatters, the material is too brittle. Test fastenings can be made if the material shows a clear fastener impression and the fastener point is not blunted. ALWAYS use test fastenings to determine the correct power load level and the tool’s power indicator setting (see Power Loads and Power Indicator Setting, page 13). Operators and bystanders must always wear goggles and ear protection which meet or exceed the accepted standards for adequate protection in your country. In the USA, refer to ANSI standards. In Canada, refer to CSA standards.
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