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EYE PROTECTIONwhich conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protec-
tion 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 ser-
vicing 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 Z87.1-1989 and provide both frontal and side protection.
NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide ade-
quate protection.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES:
• Never place a hand or any other part of the body in nail discharge area of tool
while the air supply is connected.
• Never point the tool at anyone else.
• Never engage in horseplay.
• Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed at the work.
• Always handle the tool with care.
• Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism while loading the tool.
LOADING THE PC5000 1. Disengage the latch and pull back on the staple guide unit.
2. Insert the staples into the magazine.CAUTION: Load with points upward.
3. Push the staple guide unit closed, until the latch engages.
NOTE: Use only fasteners recommended by Bostitch for PC5000 series staplers,
or fasteners which meet Bostitch specifications.