Never carry the tool with finger on trigger, the tool is able to fire a fastener.

Tool use and care

a.Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against the body is unstable and can lead to loss of control.

b.Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which the tool is designed.

c.Do not use the tool if the trigger does not turn the tool on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the trigger is dangerous and must not be used until repaired.

d.Disconnect the tool from the air source before making adjustments, doing tool maintenance, clearing jams, touching the safety nosepiece, leaving work area, loading, or unloading the tool. Such precautionary measures reduce the risk of injury to persons.

e.Store the tool when it is idle out of reach of children and other untrained persons. A tool is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

f.Maintain the tool with care. A properly maintained tool reduces the risk of binding and is easier to control.

g.Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that affects the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.

h.Use only accessories that are identified by the manufacturer for the specific tool model. Use of an accessory not intended for use with the specific tool model, increases the risk of injury to persons.

i.Use only those fasteners listed in the

Specifications chart of this manual.

Fasteners not identified for use with this tool by the tool manufacturer are able to result in a risk of injury to persons or tool damage when used in this tool.

Service

a.Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.

b.When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use only authorized parts.

c.Use only the lubricants supplied with the tool or specified by the manufacturer.

Air source

a.Never connect to an air source that is capable of exceeding 200 PSI. Over pressurizing the tool may

cause bursting, abnormal operation, breakage of the tool or serious injury to persons. Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at the rated pressure or within the rated pressure range as marked on the tool. Always verify prior to using the tool that the air source has been adjusted to the rated air pressure or within the rated air-pressure range.

b.Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases or any bottled gas as an air source for the tool. Such gases are capable of explosion and serious injury to persons.

SKU 68022

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Astro Pneumatic 68022 operating instructions Tool use and care, Service, Air source