Risk to injury (cont.)
• | Air tools can become activated by accident during | • | Disconnect the brad nailer from air compressor before |
| maintenance or tool changes. |
| changing tools, loading/unloading fasteners or accessories, |
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| clearing jams and during |
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| • | Do not depress trigger when connecting the air hose. |
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| • | Never carry the tool by the hose. |
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| • | Avoid unintentional starting. Don’t carry an air tool which |
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| is connected to an air hose, with your finger on the trigger. |
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| • | Repair servicing should be done only by an authorized |
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| service representative. |
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• | Air tools can cause the workpiece to move upon | • | Use clamps or other devices to prevent movement. |
| contact leading to injury. |
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• | Loss of control of the tool can lead to injury to self or | • | Never operate tool while under the influence of drugs |
| others. |
| or alcohol. |
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| • | Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all |
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| times. |
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| • | Always place yourself in a firmly balanced position when |
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| using or carrying the brad nailer. |
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| • | Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. |
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| • | Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common |
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| sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. |
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• | Poor quality, improper, or damaged nailers can fly apart | • | Always use tool attachments rated for the speed of the |
| during operation, propelling particles throughout the |
| air tool. |
| work area causing serious injury. | • | Never use air tools which have been dropped, impacted |
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| or damaged by use. |
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| • | Never use tool if safety, trigger or springs are |
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| inoperable, missing or damaged. Do not alter or remove |
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| safety, trigger, or springs. Make daily inspections for free |
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| movement of trigger and safety mechanism. |
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| • | Do not apply excessive force to the tool, let the tool |
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| perform the work. |
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