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SAFETY — Continued

WARNING

22. NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS FROM BOTH SIDES OF A WALL AT THE SAME TIME.

The fasteners can be driven into and through the wall and hit a person on the opposite side.

23. CHECK FOR LIVE WIRES.

Avoid the risk of severe electrical shock by checking for live electrical wires that may be hidden by walls, floors or ceilings. Turn off the breaker switch to ensure there are no live wires.

24. NEVER CARRY NAILER BY HOSE.

25. DO NOT OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

26. 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.

27. DO NOT DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER WITH FINGER ON TRIGGER.

The Nailer can fire when re-connected to an air supply.

28. DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER WHEN:

1) doing maintenance and inspection;

2) clearing a jam;

3) it is not in use;

4) leaving work area;

5) moving it to another location; and

6) 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.

29.STAY ALERT.

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the Nailer when you are tired.

The Nailer should never be used by you if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that makes you drowsy.

30.HANDLE NAILER CORRECTLY.

Operate the Nailer according to this Manual.

Never allow the Nailer to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized personnel.

31.NEVER USE NAILER FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.

32.HANDLE NAILER CAREFULLY.

Because of high air pressure in the Nailer, cracks in the surface are dangerous.

To avoid this, do not drop the Nailer or strike the Nailer against hard surfaces; and do not scratch or engrave signs on the Nailer. Handle the Nailer carefully.

33.MAINTAIN NAILER WITH CARE.

Keep the Nailer clean and lubricated for better and safer performance.

34.USE ONLY PARTS, ACCESSORIES OR FASTENERS SUPPLIED OR RECOMMENDED BY HITACHI.

Unauthorized parts, accessories, or fasteners may void your warranty and can lead to malfunction and resulting injuries.

Only service personnel trained by Hitachi, distributor or employer shall repair the Nailer.

35.NEVER MODIFY OR ALTER A NAILER.

Doing so may cause it to malfunction and personal injuries may result.

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