Safety Instructions
WARNING
Always wear EYE and EAR safety gear when working with or in the vicinity of the TrimMaster 18™ Finish Nailer.
1. | Eye protection must meet the requirements of ANSI |
| Standard Z87.1 and should have side shields for |
| increased protection. |
2. | NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY. |
| Never point the tool at yourself or anyone else. |
3. | NEVER ENGAGE IN "HORSEPLAY" WITH THE TOOL. |
| The TrimMaster18™ Finish Nailer is not a toy – it is a tool. |
| Careless and improper use may result in a serious |
| accident. |
4. | NEVER CARRY THE TOOL WITH YOUR FINGER ON, |
| OR SQUEEZING, THE TRIGGER. |
| This practice may result in the accidental discharge of |
| a fastener. |
7.NEVER OPERATE THE TOOL WITH THE WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT REMOVED OR DISABLED.
This device helps reduce the possibility of accidental fastener discharge by preventing the tool from operating until it is completely against the work surface.
NEVER operate the tool if the work contacting element is not working properly.
8.ALWAYS POINT THE TOOL AWAY FROM YOURSELF AND OTHERS WHEN CLEARING JAMS OR REMOVING FASTENERS.
Pull the follower slightly back and push the release lever. Tip the tool nose up slightly and fasteners should slide out of the rear of the magazine. If fasteners are jammed, refer to the appropriate servicing section of this manual.
9.NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMASTER 18™ FINISH NAILER IF PARTS ARE LOOSE, DAMAGED OR MISSING.
10.DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS INTO KNOTS OR ON TOP OF OTHER FASTENERS.
A fastener may ricochet and cause serious injury.
11.OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON THE WORKPIECE.
5. | NEVER OPERATE A MALFUNCTIONING TOOL. |
| Refer to the servicing or troubleshooting section of this |
| manual to correct the problem. If the problem cannot be |
| corrected, stop using the tool and report it to your |
| supervisor or Paslode® representative. |
6. | DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE TRIGGER |
| AND/OR WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT PRESSED |
| IN. |
| A fastener may be accidentally discharged. |
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WARNING
TheTrimMaster18™ Finish Nailer should be operated only when it is in contact with the work surface. When fastening thin materials such as plywood, be sure to position the tool so that the fastener is driven into the underlying piece.
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