AIRBOW® FRAMER Operating Instructions 7
1. Only those fasteners listed in the operating
instructions may be used in the fastener
driving tools;
2. Only the main energy and the lubricants listed
in the operating instructions may be used;
3. Fastener driving tools marked with an inverted
equilateral triangle standing on one point may
only be used with an effective safety yoke;
4. For the maintenance of fastener driving tools,
only spare parts specified by the manufacturer
or his authorised representative shall be used;
5. Repairs shall be carried out only by agents
authorised by the manufacturer or by
other specialists, having due regard to the
information given in the operating instructions;
6. Fastener driving tools operated by compressed
air shall only be connected to compressed air
lines where the maximum allowable pressure
cannot be exceeded by a factor of more than
10%, which can for example be achieved by
a pressure reduction valve which includes a
downstream safety valve;
7. When using fastener driving tools operated
by compressed air, particular attention must
be paid to avoid exceeding the maximum
allowable pressure;
8. Hazards caused by fire and explosion when
using oxygen or combustible gases for
operating compressed air operated fastener
driving tools.
9. Do not operate tool in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or combustible dust.
10. The tool should not be modified unless
authorized in the tool manual or approved in
writing by the tool manufacturer.
11. Refer to the tool maintenance instructions
for detailed information on the proper
maintenance of a tool.
12. Use only accessories made or recommended
by the tool manufacturer, or accessories that
perform equivalently to those recommended by
the manufacturer.
13. The employer is responsible to enforce the
use of eye protection equipment by the
tool operator and all other personnel in the
work area.
14. Before operating, check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts and any other
condition that may affect tool operation.
15. Do not use a tool with missing or damaged
safety warning label(s.)
16. A tool that is not in proper working order must
not be used. Tags and physical segregation shall
be used for control.
17. Do not remove, tamper with, or
otherwise cause tool operating controls to
become inoperable.
18. Do not operate tool if any portion of the tool
operating controls is inoperable, disconnected,
altered, or not working properly.
19. Only persons who have read and understand
the tool operating/safety instructions should
operate the tool.
20. Always assume that tool contains fasteners.
21. Do not point tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.
22. Keep bystanders and children away while
operating tool.
23. Do not actuate tool unless tool is placed firmly
against the workpiece.
24. Respect tool as a working implement.
25. Do not engage in horseplay.
26. Stay alert, focus on your work and use common
sense when working with tools.
27. Do not use tool while tired, after having
consumed drugs or alcohol, or while under the
influence of medication.
28. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
29. Do not hold or carry tool with a finger on
the trigger.
30. Drive fasteners into proper work surface only.
31. Do not drive fasteners into other fasteners.
32. After driving a fastener, tool may spring back
(“recoil”) causing it to move away from the
work surface. To reduce risk of injury always
manage recoil by:
a. Always maintaining control of tool.
b. Allowing recoil to move tool away from
work surface.
c. Not resisting recoil such that tool will be
forced back into the work surface.
d. Keeping face and body parts away
from tool.
33. When working close to an edge of a
workpiece or at steep angles use care to
minimize chipping, splitting or splintering, or
free flight or ricochet of fasteners, which may
cause injury.
34. Keep hands and body away from fastener
discharge area of tool.
35. Do not load tool with fasteners when any one
of the operating controls is activated.
36. Do not operate tool with any power source
other than that specified in tool operating/
safety instructions.
37. Do not operate tool with any operating pressure
other than that specified in tool operating/
safety instructions.
38. Use extra caution when driving fasteners into
existing walls or other blind areas to prevent
contact with hidden objects or persons on other
side (e.g., wires, pipes.)
39. Do not lift, pull or lower tool by the hose.
40. Depressurise tool by pressing Safety Pressure
Release button when:
a. Not in use;
b. Performing any maintenance or repairs;
c. Clearing a jam;
d. Elevating, lowering or otherwise moving
the tool to a new location;
e. Tool is outside of the operator’s
supervision or control; or
f. Removing fasteners from the magazine.
Information From Applicable Standards
