Basic Stapler Safety
In addition to the rules stated in the previ- ous section, and those in the warning boxes throughout this manual, please observe the following safety tips for your new stapler:
1.READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE STA- PLER.
2.ALWAYS DISCONNECT AIR FROM THE STAPLER whenever servicing or installing staples. During mainte- nance, a stapler connected to air may fire accidentally, causing serious per- sonal injury.
3.DO NOT PLACE HANDS NEAR STAPLE POINT OF ENTRY. Staple can deflect and tear through the sur- face of the workpiece, puncturing your hand or fingers.
4.NEVER CONNECT THE STAPLER TO PRESSURIZED OXYGEN OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE GASES as a power source. Only use filtered, lubricated, and regulated compressed air.
5.NEVER USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE STAPLER. Vapors in the tool will ignite by a spark and cause the tool to explode.
6.DO NOT CARRY THE STAPLER BY ANY OTHER PART THAN THE HANDLE, and do not carry the sta- pler by the air hose.
7.DO NOT KEEP THE TRIGGER PULLED ON THE SAFETY YOKE MECHANISM WHEN CARRYING OR HOLDING THE TOOL.
8.DO NOT USE A CHECK VALVE OR ANY OTHER FITTING that allows air to remain in the tool.
G6042/G6043 18 Gauge Stapler Kit
Operating this stapler can propel objects into the air, causing immedi- ate eye damage. To protect yourself, always wear American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved safety glasses or goggles when oper- ating this equipment. In addition, this stapler discharges at
Never point this stapler at yourself or another person! Always pay attention to the direction this stapler is pointed. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator or bystander injury. Ignoring this warn- ing may result in serious personal injury.
