MODEL: PXL31
GENERALSAFETYRULES
UNPACKING
FEATURES
OPERATION
USING THE BELT HOOK
ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST
LOADING FASTENERS
UNLOADING FASTENERS
CLEARING JAMS
SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
FIRING THE TOOL
WORK CONTACT ELEMENT (WCE)
MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDED HOOKUP
TROUBLESHOOTING
WEARABLE PARTS
WARRANTIES
WARNING:
The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. Please be aware of the potential hazards, and take all
necessary precautions to avoid risk of injuries.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
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war ning, precautions, operations,
i n s p e c t i o n s a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
information. Keep this manual and
the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
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WARNING:
To a v o i d s e r i o u s p e r s o n a l i n j u r y,
d o
n o t
a t t e m p t
t o
u s e
t h i s
p r o d u c t u n t i l y o u r e a d t h e m a n u a l
t h o r o u g h l y a n d u n d e r s t a n d i t
c o m p l e t e l y. Sa v e t h i s m a n u a l a n d
r e v i e w f r e q u e n t l y f o r c o n t i n u i n g
s a f e o p e r a t i o n a n d i n s t r u c t i n g
o t h e r s w h o m a y u s e t h i s t o o l .
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MODEL: PXL31
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk
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associated with this tool, and can be found in the manual, packaging, labeling, and
all other information provided with this tool:
SYMBOLS
SIGNAL
MEANING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which, if
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WARNING:
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
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CAUTION:
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without symbol) Indicates a situation that may result
CAUTION:
in property damage.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
S I N S T R U C T I O N S P E R TA I N I N G T O A
R I SK OF F I R E , E L E C T R I C SHOC K , OR
I NJ U RY T O P E R SON S.
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WARNING:
W h e n
u s i n g
t o o l s ,
b a s i c
p r e c a u t i o n s s h o u l d a l w a y s b e
f o l l o w e d , i n c l u d i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g :
C A L I F OR NI A P R OP OSI T I ON 6 5
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WARNING:
T h i s p r o d u c t c a n e x p o s e y o u t o
c h e m i c a l s i n c l u d i n g l e a d , w h i c h
i s k n o w n t o t h e S t a t e o f C a l i f o r n i a
t o
c a u s e
c a n c e r .
F o r
m o r e
i n f o r m a t i o n g o t o
w w w. P 6 5 Wa r n i n g s . c a . g o v.
W OR K A R E A
K e e p t h e w o r k a r e a c l e a n a n d w e l l
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l i t . Cluttered benches and dark areas
increase the risks of accidents.
D o n o t o p e r a t e t h e t o o l i n e x p l o s i v e
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a t m o s p h e r e s ,
s u c h
a s
i n
p r e s e n c e
o f
f l a m m a b l e
l i q u i d s ,
g a s e s , o r d u s t . The tool creates a
spark which may ignite flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
K e e p b y s t a n d e r s , c h i l d r e n , a n d
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o t h e r s a w a y w h i l e o p e r a t i n g t h e
t o o l . Distractions could result in
improper use and cause injury.
A v o i d
u n i n t e n t i o n a l
m i s f i r e s .
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A l w a y s u s e c a u t i o n t o a v o i d
accidentally firing. Do not point at
yourself or anyone else regardless if
it contains fasteners or not.
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situation, which, if
P E R SONA L SA F E T Y
Do not nail on top of another nail. This nail
can cause the nail to be deflected and hit
someone, or cause the tool to react and
result in a risk of injury to persons.
Remove finger from the trigger when not
driving fasteners. Never carry the tool with
finger on trigger, the tool is able to fire a
fastener.
Always wear eye protection. Operator and
others in the work area should always wear
ANSI-approved safety goggles with side
shields. Eye protection is used to guard
against flying fasteners and debris, which
may cause severe eye injury.
Always wear hearing protection when
using the tool. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Use safety equipment. A dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be
used for the applicable conditions. Wear a
full face shield if you are producing metal
filings or wood chips.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your long
hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
t h e
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating the tool may cause serious injury.
Avoid unintentional firing. Keep fingers
away from trigger when not driving
fasteners, especially when connecting the
tool to the air supply.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
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