SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE:
CAUTION: Additional Safety Protection will be required in some environments. For example, the working area may include exposure to noise level which can lead to hearing damage. The employer and user must ensure that any necessary hearing protection is provided and used by the operator and others in the work area. Some environments will require the use of head protection equipment. When required, the employer and user must ensure that head protection conforming to ANSI Z89.1 is used.
NEVER USE MALLET WITH A LOOSE HEAD OR SPLINTERED HANDLE.
CAUTION: Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
CAUTION: To avoid accidental injury, to yourself and others, bystanders must maintain a safe distance from you, during use of this tool especially when swinging the mallet
CAUTION: The operator should always wear safety shoes.
CAUTION: Use only cleats from Bostitch.
CAUTION: Never hit the plunger with the metal face of the mallet.
LOADING TOOL
When loading tool: 1.) Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area of tool; 2.) Never point the tool at anyone.
OPERATION
Always handle the tool with care: 1.) Never engage in horseplay; 2.) Never actuate the tool unless fastener discharge area of tool is directed toward the work; 3.) Keep others a safe distance from the tool while tool is in operation as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.
Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool.
Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool at an overly steep angle as this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury.
Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the work piece as the wood may split, allowing the fastener to be deflected possibly causing injury.
This tool produces SPARKS during operation. NEVER use the tool near flammable substances, gases or vapors including lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner, gasoline, adhesives, mastics, glues or any other material that is - or the vapors, fumes or
MAINTAINING THE TOOL
When working on tools note the warnings in this manual and use extra care when evaluating problem tools.
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