tool. Distractions are able to result in the loss of control of the tool.

Personal safety

a.Stay alert. Watch what you are do- ing and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the influ- ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica- tion. A moment of inattention while operating the tool increases the risk of injury to persons.

b.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair increases the risk of injury to persons as a result of being caught in moving parts.

c.Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the Trigger (42) is off before connecting to the air supply. Do not carry the tool with your finger on the trigger or connect the tool to the air supply with the trigger on.

d.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpect- ed situations.

e.Use safety equipment. A dust mask, non-skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be used for the applicable

conditions. Wear heavy-duty work gloves during use.

f.Always wear eye protec- tion. Wear ANSI-ap- proved safety goggles.

g.Always wear hearing protection when using the tool. Prolonged expo- sure to high intensity noise

is able to cause hearing loss.

h.Do not attach the hose or tool to your body. Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the risk of loss of balance if the hose shifts.

i.Always assume that the tool con- tains fasteners. Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.

j.WARNING – Do not fire fastener on top of another fastener. This is able to cause the fastener to be deflected and hit someone, or cause the tool to react and result in a risk of injury to persons.

k.WARNING – Remove finger from the Trigger when not driving fas- teners. Never carry the tool with finger on trigger, the tool is able to fire a fastener.

Tool use and care

a.Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against the body is unstable and is able to lead to loss of control.

b.Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which the tool is designed.

c.Do not use the tool if the Trigger does not turn the tool on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled

SKU 66902

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Harbor Freight Tools 66902 operating instructions Personal safety, Tool use and care