Employer's Responsibilities - Porta-Nails Portamatic Hammerhead S Mode D'emploi Et Consignes De Sécurité

SAFETY
WARNING
18. PLACE TOOL PROPERLY ON WORK PIECE.
Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool are too steep of an angle; the
fasteners can ricochet and hurt someone .
19. BE CAREFUL OF DOUBLE FIRE DUE TO RECOIL.
Keep face, hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool . The tool may bounce from the
recoil of driving a fastener and an unwanted second fastener may be driven possibly causing injury .
20. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS INTO THIN BOARDS OR NEAR CORNERS AND EDGES OF
WORK PIECE.
The fasteners can be driven through or away from the work piece and hit someone .
21. 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 .
22. 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 .
23. NEVER CARRY TOOL BY HOSE.
24. DO NOT OVER REACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times .
25. NEVER USE TOOL WHICH IS DEFECTIVE OR OPERATING ABNORMALLY.
If the tool appears to be operating unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears defective,
stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a PORTA-NAILS authorized service center .
26. DO NOT DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM TOOL WITH FINGER ON TRIGGER.
The tool can operate when re-connected to an air supply .
27. DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM TOOL WHEN:
1) Doing maintenance and inspection;
2) Loading fasteners;
3) Clearing a jam;
4) It is not in use;
5) Leaving work area;
6) Moving it to another location; and
7) Handing it to another person .
Never attempt to clear a jam or repair the tool unless you have disconnected air hose from the tool
and removed all remaining fasteners from the tool . The tool should never be left unattended since
people who are not familiar with the tool might handle it and injure themselves .
28. STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing . Use common sense . Do not operate the tool when you are tired . The
tool should never be used by you if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that
makes you drowsy .
29. HANDLE TOOL CORRECTLY.
Operate the tool according to the Manual . Never allow the tool to be operated by children, individuals
unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized personnel .
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SAFETY
WARNING
30. NEVER USE TOOL FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
31. HANDLE TOOL CAREFULLY.
Because of high air pressure in the tool, cracks in the surface are dangerous . To avoid this, do not
drop the tool or strike the tool against hard surfaces; and do not scratch or engrave signs on the tool .
Handle the tool carefully .
32. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep the tool clean and lubricated for better and safer performance .
33. USE ONLY PARTS, ACCESSORIES OR FASTENERS SUPPLIED OR RECOMMENDED BY
PORTA-NAILS.
Unauthorized parts, accessories, or fasteners may void your warranty and can lead to malfunction
and resulting injuries . Only service personnel trained by PORTA-NAILS, distributor or employer shall
repair the tool .
34. NEVER MODIFY OR ALTER A TOOL.
Doing so may cause it to malfunction and personal injuries may result .
WARNING
1. NEVER use a hammer with a loose head or splintered handle.
2. Do not tie, tape, or otherwise disable the safety trigger as this could result in accidental discharge
of the tool causing injury to yourself and others.
3. Do not strike the ram/actuator without pulling the safety trigger. Hitting the tool with the safety
interlock engaged will severely damage the safety mechanism and the tool. This abuse and
damage is not covered by the warranty.

EMPLOYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure that this MANUAL is available to operators and personnel performing maintenance.
2. Ensure that tools are used only when operators and others in work area are wearing EYE
PROTECTION.
3. Enforce the use of EYE PROTECTION by operators and others in work area.
4. Keep tools in safe working order.
5. Maintain tools properly.
6. Ensure that tools which require repair are not further used before repair.
SAVE THIS MANUAL AND
KEEP IT AVAILABLE FOR OTHERS!
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