1. Work area
(1) Keep the work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
(2) Do not operate the Nailer in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
The Nailer is able to create sparks resulting in the ignition of the dust or fumes.
(3) Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the Nailer. Distractions are able to result in the loss of control of the Nailer.

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SAFETY — Continued

WARNING

When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, Including the following:

(5) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the Nailer in unexpected situations.

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

2.

Personal safety

(1)

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use

 

common sense

when operating the Nailer.

 

Do not use the Nailer while tired or under the

 

influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

 

A moment of inattention while operating the Nailer

(2)

increases the risk of injury to persons.

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

(3)

moving parts.

 

Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the switch

 

is off before connecting to the air supply. Do

 

not carry the Nailer with your finger on the switch or

(4)

connect the Nailer to the air supply with the switch on.

WARNING

– Disconnect the Nailer from

 

the air source before making adjustments, doing

 

Nailer maintenance, clearing jams, touching

 

the Push Lever, when not in use, leaving work

 

area, loading, or unloading the Nailer, handing

 

it to another person. Never attempt to clear a jam

 

or repair the Nailer unless you have disconnected

 

air hose from the Nailer and removed all remaining

 

fasteners from the Nailer. The Nailer should never be

 

left unattended since people who are not familiar with

 

the Nailer might handle it and injure the themselves.

 

Such precautionary measures reduce the risk of

 

injury to persons.

 

(7)WARNING – Risk of hearing loss. Wear ear protection.

(8)Always wear head protection.

Always wear head protection to protect your head from flying objects.

(9)Do not attach the hose or Nailer to your body. Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the risk of loss of balance if the hose shifts.

(10) WARNING – Place Nailer properly on workpiece. Do not fasten on top of another fastener. This is able to cause the fastener to be deflected and hit someone, or cause the Nailer to react and result in a risk of injury to persons.

3. Nailer use and care

(1) 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.

(2) Do not force the Nailer. Use the correct Nailer for the application. The correct Nailer will do the job better and safer at the rate for which the Nailer is designed.

(3) Do not use the Nailer if the switch does not turn the Nailer on or off. Any Nailer that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Never use Nailer which is defective or operating abnormally. If the Nailer appears to be operating unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center.

(4) Disconnect the Nailer from the air source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Nailer. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the Nailer unintentionally.

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