Nailer Safety Warnings; Important Safety Instructions For Using Nailers - Hitachi NP 18DSAL Manuel D'instructions

NAILER SAFETY WARNINGS

– Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
Careless handling of the nailer can result in
unexpected fi ring of fasteners and personal injury.
– Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone
nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge the
fastener causing an injury.
– Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed
fi rmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in
contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be
defl ected away from your target.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING NAILERS

1. OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN WORK AREA MUST WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
When operating the Nailer, always wear safety glasses with side shields, and make sure others in work
area wear safety glasses, too.
Safety glasses must conform to the requirements of American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1
and provide protection against fl ying particles both from the front and side.
The employer must enforce the use of safety glasses by the Nailer operator and others in work area.
2. NEVER POINT TOOL AT YOURSELF OR OTHERS
IN WORK AREA.
Always assume the Nailer contains
fasteners.
Never point the Nailer at yourself toward
yourself or others, whether it contains
fasteners or not.
If fasteners are mistakenly driven, it can
lead to severe injuries.
Never engage in horseplay with the
Nailer.
Respect the Nailer as a working
implement.
SAFETY
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WARNING
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
WARNING
3. KEEP
4. CHOICE
Disconnect the tool from the power source when
the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a
jammed fastener, the nailer may be accidentally
activated if it is plugged in.
Use caution while removing a jammed fastener.
The mechanism may be under compression and
the fastener may be forcefully discharged while
attempting to free a jammed condition.
Do not use this nailer for fastening electric cables.
It is not designed for electric cable installation and
may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby
causing electric shock or fi re hazards.
FINGERS AWAY
WHEN NOT DRIVING FASTENERS TO AVOID
ACCIDENTAL FIRING.
Never carry the Nailer with fi nger on trigger since
you could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure
yourself or someone else.
Always carry the Nailer by the handle only.
OF TRIGGERING
IMPORTANT.
Read and understand section titled "Methods of
operation." (page 21)
English
FROM TRIGGER
METHOD IS
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