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2.4 Safety of the fastener driving tool
- Check prior to each operation that the safety and triggering mechanism is
functioning properly and that all nuts and bolts are right.
- Do not carry out any alterations to the fastener driving tool without the
manufactures authorization.
- Do not disassemble or make inoperative any parts of the fastener driving tool
such as the safety yoke.
- Do not perform any" emergency repairs" without proper tools and equipment.
- The fastener driving tool should be serviced properly and at regular intervals
in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.
- Avoid weakening or damaging the too, for example by: punching or engraving;
modification not authorized by the manufacturer guiding against templates made
of hard material such as steel; use the equipment as a hammer; applying
excessive force of any kind
2.5 Safety at work
Never point any operational fastener driving tool at yourself or
at any other person or animals.
Hold the fastener driving tool during the work operation in
such a way that no injuries can be caused to the head or to
the body in the event of possible recoil consequent upon a
disruption in the energy supply or hard areas within the
workplace.（see fig 2）
Never actuate the fastener driving tool into free space.
This will avoid any hazard caused by free flying
fasteners and excessive strain of the tool.
The tool shall be disconnected from the compressed air
system for the purpose of transportation, especially
where ladders are used or where an unusual physical
posture is
adopted
whilst moving(see Fig 3).
Carry the fastener driving tool at the workplace using
only the handle, and never with the trigger actuated.
Take conditions at the workplace into account. Fasteners can penetrate thin work
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