BluePoint Fasteners NN-178 User manual
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Instruction
Manual
NITRO NINJA
FASTENING
TOOL
NN-178
WARNING!
DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS
TOOL TRAINING MANUAL.
READING AND FOLLOWING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAN HELP
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NITRO NINJA TOOL IS TO BE OPERATED ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE THOROUGHLY
READ THIS MANUAL AND UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATION AND SAFELTY
REQUIREMENTS. PER ANSI A10.3 & DOT EX2019072001, NITRO NINJA TOOLS
AND FASTENERS ARE NOT CLASSIFIED AS POWDER ACTUATED, THUS NO
LICENSING REQUIRED. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR, OR VISIT
www.bpfasteners.com FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WARNING!
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE NITRO NINJA TOOL, PLEASE STUDY THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND DEVELOP A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS.
LAWS, REGUATIONS, AND STANDARDS REGARDING THE USE OF SUCH TOOLS MAY
PERIODICALLY BE REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE. ANY SUCH REVISIONS MAY CHANGE
THE SAFETY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. BLUEPOINT
FASTENERS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH REVISIONS WHICH OCCUR AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO
MAINTAIN ALL KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS THAT
APPLY TO POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS.
WARRANTY
Bluepoint warranty assures that the supplied tool is free of defects in workmanship
or material. Validity of this warranty is applied as long as the tool is handled and
operated correctly, serviced and cleaned properly in accordance with the Bluepoint
Instruction Manual and only if original Bluepoint components, consumables and
spare parts or other equivalent quality products are used. Parts requiring
replacement or repairs as a result of normal wear and tear are not covered under this
warranty.
All warranties or products described herein, expressed or implied, including the
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are specifically
excluded, with the following exceptions: Bluepoint Fasteners will repair or replace, at
its option, any tool, part or element holding that, within 90 days after the sale, only if
Bluepoint is found to be responsible for a defective part in material or workmanship,
excluding normal wear.
All additional claims are excluded, specifically, Bluepoint is not obligated for direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses in connection with,
or by reason of, the use of, or inability to use the tool for any purpose.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY AND REMEDY BLUEPOINT HAS AVAILABLE AND
IS IN NO EVENT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY UNTIL BLUEPOINT FASTENERS RECEIVES A
COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT WHEN THE TOOL WAS PURCHASED.
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DANGER!
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND AT THE END OF THE BARREL OF THE NITRO NINJA TOOL.
OPERATORS AND BYSTANDERS AROUND THE TOOL BEING USED MUST USE EYE AND
EAR PROTECTION. ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE TOOL IS LOADED WITH A NITRO NINJA
FASTENER. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR OF THIS NITRO NINJA TOOL
READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE ENTIRE MANUAL.
NEVER OPERATING THE TOOL WITHOUT ASSEMBLING THE SPALL GUARD.
Always keep this instruction manual together with the tool and ensure that
they are handed over together to any other operator.
General information
Explanation of Terminology
WARNING
The word WARNING is used to
emphasize a potentially
dangerous situation which could
lead to severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION
The word CAUTION is used to
emphasize a potentially dangerous
situation which could lead to minor
personal injury or damage to the
equipment or other property.
Graphic Symbols
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Warning
Read Instructions Before
Use
Use Safety Helmet
Use Eye Protection
Use Ear Protection
WARNING! Hot Surface
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Ensure that the correct
combination of Barrel and
fasteners are used.
Check and replace the worn-
out parts if necessary.
Clean all the parts of the tool.
If the problem persists, DO
NOT use the tool . Have the
tool checked / repaired by a
Bluepoint professional.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Do not straighten your arms while
firing the tool. Keep them flexed.
Never leave the loaded tool
unattended.
Ensure that the tool is not loaded
before servicing, cleaning or
replacing parts and before storing it.
Always Nitro Ninja Fasteners and
unused tools unloaded, in a dry
location, and in a high or locked
place, out of children’s reach.
6. Temperature
Do not dismantle the tool when it is
hot.
Never exceed the recommended
maximum fastener driving rate. (500
fastenings / hour).
7. Requirements to be met by users
(Pre-requisites for users)
Only authorized, trained
professionals should operate,
service, and repair the tool. The
professional must be informed of
any special hazards that may be
encountered.
Operate the tool only if your full
attention is on the job.
Do not use the tool if you feel
unwell.
8. Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
The operator and all other
bystanders must always wear eye
and ear protection and a hard hat.
Prior to use
9. Read the Instruction Manual
carefully.
10. Inspection of tool
Ensure that the tool is not loaded.
Routinely check the tool for damage
and ensure that all controls operate
properly.
11. Selection of the correct Barrel /
fasteners combination
Using the wrong combination may
result in damage to the tool and / or
affect fastening quality.
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1. General Safety Instructions
The following points must be
strictly observed at all times, in
addition to the specific safety
precautions listed in the individual
sections.
2. Use as recommended
The tool is designed for use only by
professionals in the construction
industry for fastening applications
where drive pins or composite
fasteners are driven into steel,
concrete or sand-lime block
masonry.
3. Inappropriate use
Modification or manipulation of the
tool is not permitted.
Unless the tool is approved for such
use, it should not be used in a
flammable or an explosive
environment.
Use only BLUEPOINT fasteners,
accessories or spare parts of
equivalent quality to avoid risk of
injury.
Strictly follow the instructions for
operation, care and maintenance
given in the Instruction Manual.
The tool should never be pointed at
self or any bystander.
The muzzle of the tool should never
be pressed against a hand or any
body part.
The nails are NOT to be driven into
materials such as marble, natural
rock, glass, copper, brass, bonze,
plastic, insulation materials,
hollow brick, glazed tile, thin sheet
metal (<4 mm), grey cast iron,
spheroidal cast iron or gas
concrete.
The tool and its accessories may be
hazardous if used improperly by an
unauthorized person.
4. Workplace safety
Avoid unergonomic body postures.
Hazardous objects should be
removed from the work area.
Other bystanders, particularly
children, should not be allowed in
the work area.
Make sure nobody is behind or
below the point where the fastener
is to be driven.
The tool grip should always be kept
free of oil or grease.
5. Basic safety precautions
Operate the tool only in good
condition and only as directed.
Use the spall guard when required.
If the Nitro Ninja Fasteners fails to
ignite or misfires, please do the
following:
Hold the tool pressed against
the working surface for 30
seconds.
If the Nitro Ninja Fasteners still
fails to fire, withdraw the tool
from the working surface
making sure it is not pointed
towards anybody or yourself.
Then carefully open the tool,
remove the Nitro Ninja
Fasteners and put it in a can of
water or other non-flammable
liquid. Never discard the Nitro
Ninja Fasteners into a
dumpster.
If 2-3 Nitro Ninja Fasteners misfire
in succession (without making any
audible firing noise and if the
fastener is driven with significantly
less force), do the following:
Immediately STOP using the
tool.
Dismantle the tool.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Safety at Work
1. Operators and bystanders must always
wear approved ear and eye protection.
Failure to do so can cause blindness or
serious eye injury from debris, and
hearing loss from exposure to constant
or repeated noise from the fastening
tool.
2. Keep the work area clear of
unnecessary materials and bystanders
that may interfere with the safe
operation of the tool. Operating tool in
a congested or disorganized area may
affect the ability to operate safely.
3. Never operate the tool when explosive
or inflammable materials are close.
Nitro Ninja may create sparks when
fired and could ignite these materials or
vapors.
Center Punch Test
MUST WEAR EYE
PROTECTION WHILE
PERFORMING THIS TEST.
1. Always check the hardness of the
base where you want to fasten.
2. Using a fastener as a center punch,
strike the fastener with a hammer
against the work surface and check
the results.
Center Punch Test Result
1. The material is too hard for a Nitro
Ninja fastening, if the fastener point is
flattened.
2. The material is too soft, if the fastener
easily penetrates it.
3. The material is too fragile, if the
material cracks or shatters.
4. The material is suitable for Nitro Ninja
fastening, if the fastener causes a small
indentation in the material.
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PREPARATION
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Suitable Base Materials:
Only the following materials are suitable
for Powder-actuated fastening:
Structural Steel
Masonry Joints
Poured Concrete
Sinter Block
DO NOT try to fasten into any other
type of materials. It can cause serious
injury or blindness.
Unsuitable Base materials that should
not be fastened to:
Never try to fasten into very hard or
brittle materials such as tile, glass, cast
iron or rocks of any kind. These
materials can break, or shatter causing
spall and may cause serious injury to the
tool operator and the bystanders.
Never try to fasten into brittle
materials.
Never fasten directly to a base
material easily penetrated like
wood or gypsum board. These
types of materials may cause the
fasteners to penetrate through to the
other side making it dangerous for
other people in the work area.
Never fasten into a base material
that fails the center punch test.
Failure to check the suitability of the
base material can cause serious
injury to the eyes or other body parts.
Never fasten directly to a base
material easily penetrated like
wood or gypsum board.
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO
THE TOOL OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS
MISFIRE PROCEDURE
If the tool does not fire after pressing
the tool, continue to hold the
depressed tool against the work
surface for at least 30 seconds. Then
carefully open the tool, remove the
Nitro Ninja Fasteners and put it in a can
of water or other non-flammable liquid.
Never discard the Nitro Ninja Fasteners
into a dumpster.
If the tool becomes stuck or jammed
with a Nitro Ninja Fastener, point the
tool in a safe direction and label it
immediately with “DANGER – DO NOT
USE – DEFECTIVE”.Lock the tool in a box
and contact your local dealer for
assistance from BLUEPOINT.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE
MISFIRE PROCEDURE.
FASTENER DRIVING SAFETY
1. Use this tool ONLY to fasten into a
recommended base material.
2. DO NOT fire the tool without a
fastener.
3. Always use the tool firmly and
perpendicular to the work
surface and keep your hand
flexed before firing. Otherwise
the fastener may ricochet
causing injury.
4. Never drive a fastener close to
the edge of the base material.
See installation page.
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SAFE HANDLING OF TOOLS
1. Always make sure that the tool is
working properly before use.
Follow the ‘Daily Function Test’ on
shown on page 11.
2. Never load a tool unless you
intend to use it immediately.
Unattended loaded tool in the
workplace may result in its
accidental discharge by others.
4. Never point the tool at yourself or
others.
5. Never carry a loaded tool around
the work area.
6. Never allow anyone not trained to
use the tool.
7. Never play with the tool.
3. Never place your hands or any
other body part on the tool
muzzle. It can cause serious injury
from the fastener if the tool is fired
accidently.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Tool operators and bystanders
must wear ear and eye protection.
Read the manual thoroughly before
operating the tool.
Never keep a hand over fastener
loading end of the tool. A serious
hand injury may occur from
penetration by a discharged
fastener.
NN-178 IS NOT A STAND-ALONE TOOL.
IT MUST BE USED WITH A HANDLE OR MOUNTED ON A BLUE POINT POLE.
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FASTENING APPLICATIONS
Your BLUEPOINT tool can be used for a
wide range of fastening needs in a
variety of base materials. Reading and
following these important fastening
guidelines will help you get the best
results from your tool and fasteners, as
well as help you perform these fastening
operations safely and effectively.
Nitro Ninja fastenings are permanent
fastening so attempting to remove a
fastener from concrete or steel may
result in serious injury.
Fastening to Steel
Your BLUEPOINT tool can be used for
fastening on the flat surfaces of
structural steel. When fastening into
steel, always maintain a minimum
spacing of 1-1/2”between fastenings
and 1/2”from any edge.
SPACING IN STEEL
Fastening to Concrete
When fastening into concrete, always
maintain a minimum spacing of 3”
between fastenings and 3”from any
free edge. Concrete thickness should be
at least three times the intended
penetration depth into the concrete.
Driving fasteners too close to an edge or
too close to each other can cause the
concrete edge to fail or fasteners to fly
free.
SPACING —FASTENING INTO
CONCRETE
FASTENER LOCATIONS IN
LIGHTWEIGHT PAN DECK
FASTENER LOCATION IN PRECAST
CONCRETE
PENETRATION INTO CONCRETE
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The Versatile Solution for Interior
Applications:
Nitro Ninja takes care of all your
wall, floor or ceiling needs.
Its fasteners range covers all
electrical, mechanical, acoustical and
interior trades.
The sleek design of the tool
combined with its light weight
provides easy access for overhead
applications, thereby increasing
productivity and being cost effective.
FEATURES
NITRO NINJA is excellent for hard concrete and it has a good holding values
into normal concrete. It has shown a fastening success rate beyond 90%in
hard concrete. Its piston-free design reduces spalling.
INTRODUCTION
Safer for Operators and for the
Environment:
Nitro Ninja fasteners are safer to use
in lead-free zones like hospitals,
schools, military bases or airports
because of their lead-free, non-toxic,
bio-degradable and primer-free
qualities.
As Nitro Ninja fasteners are brass-
free, they do not require any clean
up.
Nitro Ninja’s patented, vented tool
system makes it a very easy to use.
DAILY FUNCTION TEST
Always check the tool first to make
sure that it does not contain a Nitro
Ninja fastener.
Clear the barrel by pulling back the
Spall Guard to ensure it is free of any
debris and moves freely.
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1. Screw the Spall Guard (Round), on
the Silencer and ensure that it is
flush.
2. Ensure that the Silencer is free of
any debris by resetting the tool
before each fastening.
a. Pull back the Silencer until reset pin
spring is fully compressed.
b. Prior to loading a new fastener
assembly, ensure that the firing pin
guide is clear of all debris.
3. Insert the fastener into the
nosepiece of the tool ensuring that
it is fully seated inside.
Caution: DO NOT force the fastener
into the barrel if it does not go in
easily, to avoid jamming of the tool.
Discard that fastener appropriately.
4. Place the Nitro Ninja tool
perpendicular (90°) to the fastening
surface.
5. Position the tool and push gently to
feel the engagement of the firing
spring and follow with a smooth
and forceful motion to trigger the
firing mechanism. This way it will
minimize spalling and noise.
INSTALLATION IN CONCRETE
HORIZONTAL:
Important: DO NOT BOUNCE FIRE THE
TOOL!
6. Reset the tool to ensure the barrel
is clear of debris and repeat Steps
(1) to (4).
7. Always use gloves while operating
this tool. The silencer and other
parts may be hot after operation.
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1. Screw the Spall Guard with a cut,
on the barrel cap and ensure that it
is flush.
2. Ensure that the Silencer is free of
any debris by resetting the tool
before each fastening.
a. Pull back the Silencer until reset
spring is fully compressed.
b. Prior to loading a new fastener
assembly, ensure that the firing pin
guide is clear of all debris.
3. Insert the fastener into the barrel
of the tool ensuring that it is fully
seated inside.
Caution: DO NOT force the fastener
into the barrel if it does not go in
easily, to avoid jamming of the tool.
Discard that fastener appropriately.
INSTALLATION IN CONCRETE
OVERHEAD:
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS
OR ANY OTHER BODY PART
ON THE TOOL MUZZLE.
Important: DO NOT BOUNCE FIRE THE
TOOL!
6. Reset the tool to ensure the barrel
is clear of debris and repeat Steps
(1) to (4).
7. Always use gloves while operating
this tool. The Silencer and other
parts may be hot after operation.
5. Position the tool and push gently to
feel the engagement of the firing
spring and follow with a smooth
and forceful motion to trigger the
firing mechanism. This way it will
minimize spalling and noise.
4. Place the Nitro Ninja tool
perpendicular (90°) to the fastening
surface.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please watch the videos on our website: http://bpfasteners.com/licensing/video
BLUEPOINT NN-178 - Disassembly: https://youtu.be/F_lUVvTcojQ
BLUEPOINT NN-178 - Assembly: https://youtu.be/z2ucIRYcvyo
NN-178 operation and maintenance is similar to NN-150.
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NITRO NINJA FASTENERS
Your Nitro Ninja Tool uses only BLUEPOINT Nitro Ninja fasteners shown below or
listed for the tool in the Product Catalog.
NEVER USE ANY OTHER TYPES OF FASTENERS OR LOADS IN
THE NITRO NINJA TOOL. USE OF OTHER TYPES OF
FASTENERS OR LOADS MAY CAUSE UNINTENTIONAL LOAD
DISCHARGE, DAMAGE THE TOOL, CAUSE POOR FASTENING
PERFORMANCE, OR CREATE A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS.
FASTENERS FOR NITRO NINJA TOOLS
Nitro Ninja Pins
Pre-tied Wires with Nintro Ninja Pins
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Nitro Ninja
Tool Length 430 mm
Tool Weight 3.75 lbs
Nitro Ninja Fasteners
Always perform the center punch test described on page 7 to test the base material.
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BLUE POINT POLES FOR CEILING APPLICATIONS
NN-178 IS NOT A STAND-ALONE TOOL.
IT MUST BE USED WITH A HANDLE OR MOUNTED ON A BLUE POINT POLE.
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NN-178
1 NN178-1
Spall Guard
11 NN178-11
Roll Pin
2 NN178-2
Heat Insulation Sleeve
12 NN178-12
Barrel Sleeve Cover
3 NN178-3
Silencer
13 NN178-13
Main Housing Spring
4 NN178-4
Barrel
14 NN178-14
Main Housing
5 NN178-5
Barrel Washer
15 NN178-15
Main Housing Pin
6 NN178-6
Firing Pin Guide
16 NN178-16
Outer Cover Sleeve
7 NN178-7
Firing Pin
17 NN178-17
Firing Pin Spring
8 NN178-8
Fire Pin holder
18 NN178-18
Firing Pin
Spring Holder
9 NN178-9
Reset Pin Spring
19 NN178-19
End Cap
10
NN178
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10
Pawl
NN-178 NITRO NINJA TOOL SCHEMATIC
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The fastener is
jammed inside
the tool.
DO NOT bang the tool against the substrate.
Remove the spall guard and remove the fastener.
If the problem continues:
Contact BLUEPOINT distributor.
Tool fails to fire. Reset the tool and clean the spall guard and barrel free
of debris.
Ensure that the substrate is appropriate.
Ensure that the tool is correctly assembled.
Ensure that the tool is held perpendicular to the
substrate while firing.
If the problem continues:
Disassemble to tool and replace broken parts, if any.
Tool fires loudly. Check if the substrate is appropriate.
Ensure that the tool is held perpendicular to the
substrate while firing.
Reset the tool and clean the spall guard and barrel free
of debris. Ensure that the vents in the barrel are clear.
Ensure the barrel and spall guard are fastened
securely.
The tool is hard
to depress. Disassemble, clean, lubricate and reassemble as per
the instruction manual.
Check if the springs are straight and clean.
Firing Pin Holder
and Guide are
damaged.
Disassemble the tool and ensure if the Firing Pin
Spring Holder is in place. It can damage the tool if it is
not.
Clean the debris from the main body of the tool.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REMEDIES
TROUBLESHOOTING
Insert Firing Pin into Firing Pin Holder. Align the holes and insert Roll Pin in the holes.
Insert Reset Pin Spring and then Pawl into Holder. Pressing the Pawl, slide Firing Pin
Assembly in Firing Pin Guide, after aligning it with its slot, until it clicks. Insert Barrel
Sleeve Cover over it.
Insert Main Housing Spring and then Main Housing. Press the assembly from both
ends after aligning the longer slot of Firing Pin Guide, so that the Main Housing Pin
can be inserted across it. Slide Outer Cover Sleeve over the Main Housing.
Insert Firing Pin Spring, Firing Pin Spring Holder and screw End Cap onto Main
Housing.
Place Barrel Washer on the other end, insert Barrel and screw Silencer. Slide Heat
Insulation Sleeve and screw Spall Guard.
TOOL ASSEMBLY
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TOOL DISAASEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Unscrew Spall Guard from Barrel. Remove Heat Insulation Sleeve, unscrew Silencer,
remove Barrel and Barrel Washer.
From the other side (rear end) unscrew End Cap, remove Firing Pin Spring Holder
and Firing Pin Spring from Main Housing. Slide Outer Cover Sleeve.
Press from both ends Main Housing and the Barrel Sleeve Cover to release the Main
Housing Pin. Remove the Main Housing and Main Housing Spring.
Press Pawl and pull out Firing Pin Assembly from Firing Pin Guide. Remove Pawl and
Reset Spring. Pull out Roll Pin and Firing Pin from the Firing Pin Holder and slide out
Firing Pin Guide from Barrel Sleeve Cover.
TOOL DISASSEMBLY
Please watch the videos on our website: http://bpfasteners.com/licensing/video
BLUEPOINT NN-178 - Disassembly: https://youtu.be/F_lUVvTcojQ
BLUEPOINT NN-178 - Assembly: https://youtu.be/z2ucIRYcvyo
NN-178 operation and maintenance is similar to NN-150.
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NOTES
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Tool Grip Assembly for NN-178
Screw the plastic grip onto the end cap of NN-178
Pole Extension Assembly with NN-178
Screw the extension pole onto the end cap of NN-178
TOOL GRIP DISAASEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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NOTES
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NOTES
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WARNING
14728 Yorba Court,
Chino, CA 91710 USA
Tel: 1-877-779-2583
www.bpfasteners.com
1. NN-178 is not a stand-alone tool.
It must be used with a handle or
mounted on a Blue Point pole.
2. Read the manual before using the
tool.
3. Never put your hand over the
barrel or compress with your
hand.
4. Never point the tool at yourself or
bystanders.
5. Only adults that are qualified, may
operate the NITRO NINJA tool.
6. Always unload the tool prior to
cleaning or maintenance.
7. Do not operate the tool in an
explosive or flammable
atmosphere.
8. When removing an unfired pin,
always keep the tool aimed away
from yourself and others.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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