This tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, called a work contacting element, to
help prevent accidental firing. Never tamper with, disable or remove the work
contacting element. Do not use the tool unless the work contacting element is
working properly. The tool could fire unexpectedly.
◆DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN NOT IN USE
Always disconnect the tool from the air line when it is not used or when you leave
the work area. The tool should never be left unattended because people who are
not familiar with the tool might handle it and injure themselves or others.
◆CARRY THE TOOL ONLY BY THE HANDLE
Always carry the tool by the handle only. Never carry the tool by the air hose or with
the trigger depressed since you could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure
yourself or someone else. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
◆DO NOT WEAKEN THE TOOL HOUSING
The tool housing is a pressure vessel and should never be weakened by having your
company’s name, area of work or anything else stamped or engraved into its
surface.
◆DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN PERFORMING REPAIRS AND CLEARING JAMS
Never attempt to clear a jam or repair a tool unless you have disconnected the tool
from the air line and removed all remaining fasteners from the tool.
◆ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FITTING FOR THE TOOL
Only MALE pneumatic type air connectors should be fitted to the tool, so that high
pressure air in the tool is vented to atmosphere as soon as the air line is
disconnected
NEVER install FEMALE quick disconnect couplings on the tool. Female couplings
will trap high pressure air in the tool when the air line is disconnected, leaving the
tool charged and able to drive at least one fastener.
◆DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE
Operate the tool only at the recommended air pressure. Do not exceed the
maximum air pressure marked on the tool. Be sure the air pressure gauge is
operating properly and check it at least twice a day .
Never use any bottled air or gases such as oxygen to operate the tool since they
could cause the tool to explode.
◆KEEP THE TOOL CLEAN AND LUBRICATED
Clean the tool at least daily and lubricate as required. Never operate a dirty or