Astro Pneumatic 23 Gauge Air Pin Nailer 68022 - Manual (Page 5)

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
1. Operators and others in work area
MUST wear ANSI‑approved safety
goggles with side shields during use.
The employer is responsible to enforce
the use of eye protection by the operator
and others in the work area.
2. Keep fingers away from trigger
when not driving fasteners to avoid
accidental firing.
3. Set Trigger Safety Lock (26) after use.
4. Always assume tool contains fasteners.
5. Do not point toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.
6. Do not actuate tool unless the tool is
placed firmly against the workpiece.
7. Respect the tool as a working implement.
8. No horseplay. This tool is not a toy and
can be deadly if misused.
9. Do not load the tool with fasteners when
any one of the operating controls, such
as the Trigger, is activated.
10. Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise
cause the tool operating controls to
become inoperable.
11. Do not operate if any portion operating
controls is inoperable, disconnected,
altered, or not working properly.
12. Disconnect tool from air supply when:
a. Unattended.
b. Performing any maintenance or repair.
c. Clearing a jam.
d. Moving the tool to a new location.
13. Do not make any modifications to tool.
14. Refer to the tool maintenance
instructions for detailed information on
the proper maintenance of the tool.
15. Fire fasteners into an appropriate
work surface only. Do not attempt to
fire fasteners into surfaces too hard to
penetrate. Do not drive fasteners on top
of other fasteners, or at too steep of an
angle. Fasteners can ricochet causing
personal injury.
16. Do not fire fasteners too close to edge of
a workpiece. They may split workpiece
and fly free, causing personal injury.
17. Keep clear of workpiece near the area
being fastened. Fasteners may bend
sideways during firing, causing them
to exit the workpiece at an unexpected
point, causing personal injury.
18. Transport Tool safely. Always disconnect
air supply when moving tool. Carry tool
by handle and avoid contact with trigger.
19. Hold tool away from head and body.
During operation the Tool may kick back
causing injury.
20. Do not fire fasteners into a workpiece
that has people, utility lines, or other
objects behind or inside it.
21. Keep balance while using this tool.
Keep area below clear if working in
an elevated location, and secure air
hose to prevent falls from bystanders
accidentally pulling on it.
22. Obey the manual for the air compressor
used to power this tool.
23. Install in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over air supply in an
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.
Specific Safety Instructions