Risk of loss of hearing

What could happen	How to prevent it

• Long term exposure to noise produced from the	• Always wear hearing protection.
operation of air tools can lead to permanent hearing loss.

Risk to injury

What could happen	How to prevent it

• Tools left unattended with the air hose attached, can be	• Remove air hose when tool is not in use and store tool
activated by unauthorized persons leading to their injury	in secure location away from reach of children and or
or injury to others.	untrained users.

• Air tools can propel fasteners or other materials	• Always keep hands and body away from the fastener
throughout the work area.	discharge area when air supply is connected to air nailer.
	• Use only parts, fasteners, and accessories
	recommended by the manufacturer.
	• Always assume the finish nailer contains nails. Never
	use the nailer as a toy.
	• Keep work area clean and free of clutter.
	• Keep children and others away from work area during
	operation of the tool.
	• Grip tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool to
	recoil away from work surface as fastener is driven. If
	safety element is allowed to recontact work surface before
	trigger is released an unwanted fastener will be fired.
	• Keep work area well lit.

• A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of	• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning
the tool increases the risk of personal injury.	the tool on.