
Never carry the tool by 
the air hose or pull the 
hose to move the tool or 
a compressor. Keep hoses 
away from heat, oil and 
sharp edges. Replace any hose that is 
damaged, weak or worn. Personal injury 
or tool damage could occur.
 Always assume the 
 tool contains 
fasteners. Respect the tool as a working 
implement; no horseplay. Always keep 
others at a safe distance from the work 
area in case of accidental discharge of 
fasteners. Do not point the tool toward 
yourself or anyone whether it contains 
fasteners or not. Accidental triggering 
of the tool could result in death or 
serious personal injury. 
Do not operate or allow 
anyone else to operate 
the tool if any warnings 
or warning labels are not legible. 
Warnings or warning labels are located 
on the tool magazine and body. 
 Do not drop or 
 throw the tool. 
Dropping or throwing the tool can 
result in damage that will make the tool 
unusable or unsafe. If the tool has been 
dropped or thrown, examine the tool 
closely for bent, cracked or broken parts 
and air leaks. STOP and repair before 
using or serious injury could occur.
 Avoid using the 
 tool when the 
magazine is empty. Accelerated wear on 
the tool may occur.
 Clean and check all 
 air supply hoses 
and fittings before connecting the 
tool to an air supply. Replace any 
damaged or worn hoses or fittings. 
Tool performance or durability may be 
reduced.
SERVICE
a. Tool service must be performed only 
by qualified repair personnel. 
b. When servicing a tool, use only 
identical replacement parts. Use 
only authorized parts. 
c. Use only the lubricants supplied 
with the tool or specified by the 
manufacturer. 
 Avoid long extended 
 periods of work 
with the tool. Stop using the tool if you 
feel pain in hands or arms.
TOOL USE AND CARE
a. Use clamps or another practical way 
to secure and support the workpiece 
to a stable platform. Holding the 
work by hand or against the body is 
unstable and is able to lead to loss 
of control. 
b. Do not force the tool. Use the 
correct tool for the application. The 
correct tool will do the job better 
and safer at the rate for which the 
tool is designed. 
c. Do not use the tool if the switch 
does not turn the tool on or off. Any 
tool that cannot be controlled with 
the switch is dangerous and must be 
repaired. 
d. Disconnect the tool from the 
air source before making any 
adjustments, changing accessories, 
or storing the tool. Such preventive 
safety measures reduce the risk of 
starting the tool unintentionally. 
e. Store the tool when it is idle out 
of reach of children and other 
untrained persons. A tool is 
dangerous in the hands of untrained 
users. 
f. Maintain the tool with care. A 
properly maintained tool reduces 
the risk of problems and is easier to 
control. 
g. Check for misalignment or binding 
of moving parts, breakage of parts, 
and any other condition that affects 
the tool’s operation. If damaged, 
have the tool serviced before using. 
Many accidents are caused by poorly 
maintained tools. There is a risk of 
bursting if the tool is damaged. 
h. Use only accessories that are 
identified by the manufacturer for 
the specific tool model. Use of an 
accessory not intended for use with 
the specific tool model, increases the 
risk of injury to persons. 
i. Selecting an appropriate tool 
actuation system, taking into 
consideration the work application 
for which the tool is used. 
 Never use 
 gasoline 
or other flammable liquids 
to clean the tool. Never use 
the tool in the presence of 
flammable liquids or gases. Vapors 
could ignite by a spark and cause an 
explosion which will result in death or 
serious personal injury.
Do not remove, tamper 
with, or otherwise cause 
the trigger lock or trigger 
to become inoperable. Do not operate 
any tool which has been modified in a 
like fashion. Death or serious personal 
injury could result.
Do not touch the trigger 
unless driving fasteners. 
Never attach air line to 
tool or carry tool while touching the 
trigger. The tool could eject a fastener 
which will result in death or serious 
personal injury.
Always disconnect the 
tool from the power 
source when unattended, 
performing any maintenance or repair, 
clearing a jam, loading, unloading or 
moving the tool to a new location. Do 
not load the tool with fasteners when 
the trigger is depressed. The tool could 
eject a fastener causing death or serious 
personal injury.
Always fit tool with a fitting near 
the tool in such a manner that all 
compressed air in the tool is discharged 
at the time the fitting is disconnected. 
Do not use a check valve or any other 
fitting which allows air to remain in the 
tool. Death or serious personal injury 
could occur.
Never place hands or any 
other body parts in the 
fastener discharge area of 
the tool. The tool might eject a fastener 
and could result in death or serious 
personal injury.
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