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Safety instructions for pneumatic tools – Woodstock SHOP FOX W1778 User Manual

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Model W1778 18 Gauge Deep Stapler Kit

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10. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the

tool. Make sure your air hose is in
good condition and is long enough
to reach your work without
stretching.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do

not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear a
protective hair covering to contain
long hair.

12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.

Also use a face or dust mask
if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses.

13. WEAR APPROVED HEARING

PROTECTION. Air escaping from
pneumatic tools can exceed safe
exposure limits and may cause
hearing damage with prolonged
exposure.

14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a

vise to hold work when practical.
It is safer than using your hand
and frees both hands to operate
tool.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep tools lubricated and clean
for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF

UNINTENTIONAL FIRING. Do not
carry tool with hand on trigger
and always disconnect from air
when not in use.

17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before

servicing, changing accessories, or
moving to another location.

18. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper

footing/balance at all times.

19. USE THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES. Consult owner’s
manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of
injury.

20. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS

BEFORE USING. Check for binding
and alignment of parts, broken
parts, part mounting, loose bolts,
and any other conditions that
mayaffect machine operation.
Repair or replace damaged parts.

21. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED TOOL

CONNECTED TO AIR. Disconnect
the air hose and do not leave tool
until it is relieved of any built up
pressure.

22. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED

USERS TO USE THIS TOOL WHILE
UNSUPERVISED.

23. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE

INTENDED OPERATION, STOP
USING TOOL.
Seek formal training
or research books or magazines
that specialize in pneumatic tools.

24. BE AWARE OF HOSE LOCATION

WHEN USING PNEUMATIC TOOLS.
Hoses can easily become a tripping
hazard when laid across the floor
or spread out in a disorganized
fashion.

Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools