SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY FIRST
These safety instructions provide information necessary for safe operation of Paslode® tools. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
Always wear hearing and eye protection devices, in- cluding side shields, when operating or working in the vicinity of a tool.
THE TOOL MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE PUR- POSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED
Do not throw the tool on the floor, strike the housing in any way or use the tool as a hammer to knock material into place.
NEVER ENGAGE IN HORSEPLAY WITH THE TOOL The tool is not a toy so do not use it like one. Never engage in horseplay with the tool or point it at yourself or any other person, even if you think it is not loaded.
NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY
Check the magazine for fasteners that may be left in the tool. Even if you think the tool is empty or disconnected, never point it at anyone or yourself. Unseen fasteners could fire from the tool.
NEVER CLAMP THE TRIGGER IN A LOCKED OR OPERATING POSITION
The trigger of the tool must never be tampered with, disabled or clamped in a locked or operating position since this will cause the tool to drive a fastener any time the work contacting element depressed.
DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE AIR LINE CONNECTED, OR WITH THE TOOL TRIGGER OR WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT DEPRESSED When loading fasteners into the tool be sure you disconnect the air line and that you do not depress the trigger or work contacting element.
OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON A WORKPIECE
The tool should be operated only when it is in contact with the workpiece. Even then you should be careful when fastening thin material or working near the edges and corners of the workpiece since the fasteners may drive through or away from the workpiece.
DO NOT DISABLE OR REMOVE THE WORK CON- TACTING ELEMENT
This tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, called a work contacting element, to help prevent
accidental firing. Never tamper with, disable or remove the work contacting element. Do not use the tool unless the work contacting element is working properly. The tool could fire unexpectedly.
DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN NOT IN USE
Always disconnect the tool from the air line when it is not
in use or when you leave the work area. The tool should never be left unattended because people who are not familiar with the tool might handle it and injure themselves or others.
CARRY THE TOOL ONLY BY THE HANDLE Always carry the tool by the handle only. Never carry the tool by the air hose or with the trigger depressed since you could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure yourself or someone else.
DO NOT WEAKEN THE TOOL HOUSING
The tool housing is a pressure vessel and should never be weakened by having your company’s name, area of work or anything else stamped or engraved into its surface.
DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN PERFORMING REPAIRS AND CLEARING JAMS
Never attempt to clear a jam or repair a tool unless you have disconnected the tool from the air line and removed all remaining fasteners from the tool.
ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FITTING FOR THE TOOL
Only MALE pneumatic type air connectors should be fitted to the tool, so that high pressure air in the tool is vented to atmosphere as soon as the air line is disconnected.
NEVER install FEMALE quick disconnect couplings on the tool. Female couplings will trap high pressure air in the tool when the air line is disconnected, leaving the tool charged and able to drive at least one fas- tener.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE
Operate the tool only at the recommended air pres- sure. Do not exceed the maximum air pressure marked on the tool. Be sure the air pressure gauge is operating properly and check it at least twice a day.
Never use any bottled air or gases such as oxygen to operate the tool since they could cause the tool to
explode.
KEEP THE TOOL CLEAN AND LUBRICATED Clean the tool at least daily and lubricate as required. Never operate a dirty or malfunctioning tool.
USE ONLY PASLODE RECOMMENDED PARTS AND FASTENERS
Use only parts and fasteners specifically designed and recommended by Paslode for use in the tool and for work to be done. Using unauthorized parts and fasteners or modifying the tool in any way creates dangerous situations. Replace all missing warning
WARNING
Failure to follow any of the above instructions could result in severe personal injury to tool user and bystanders or cause damage to tool and property.
Contact your local Paslode Representative for presentation of Paslode’s Safety Awareness Program
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