Important Safety Instructions - Makita GN01 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: WHEN USING THIS TOOL, BASIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. For personal safety and proper operation and
maintenance of the tool, read this instruction
manual carefully before using the tool.
Use the tool only with the Makita genuine fuel cell.
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Never use the tool in enclosed or poorly ventilated
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spaces.
2. Always wear safety glasses to protect your
eyes from dust or nail injury. The safety
glasses should
requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING:
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of safety eye protection equipment by
the tool operators and by other persons in the
immediate working area.
3. Wear hearing protection to protect your ears
against exhaust noise and head protection.
Also wear light but not loose clothing.
Sleeves should be buttoned or rolled up. No
necktie should be worn.
4. Rushing the job or forcing the tool is
dangerous. Handle the tool carefully. Do not
operate when under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or the like.
5. General Tool Handling Guidelines:
− Always assume that the tool contains
fasteners.
− Do not point the tool toward yourself or
anyone whether it contains fasteners or
not.
− Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is
placed firmly against the workpiece.
− Respect the tool as a working implement.
− No horseplay.
− Do not hold or carry the tool with a finger
on the trigger.
− Do not load the tool with fasteners when
any one of the operating controls is
activated.
− Do not operate the tool with any power
source other than that specified in the
tool operating/safety instructions.
6. An improperly functioning tool must not be
used.
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7. Sparks sometimes fly when the tool is used.
Do not use the tool near volatile, flammable
materials such as gasoline, thinner, paint, gas,
adhesives, etc.; they will ignite and explode,
causing serious injury.
8. The area should be sufficiently illuminated to
assure safe operations. The area should be
clear and litter-free. Be especially careful to
maintain good footing and balance.
9. Only those involved in the work should be in
the vicinity. Children especially must be kept
away at all times.
10. There may be local regulations concerning
noise which must be complied with by
keeping noise levels within prescribed limits.
In certain cases, shutters should be used to
contain noise.
11. Do not play with the contact element: it
prevents accidental discharge, so it must be
kept on and not removed. Securing the trigger
in the ON position is also very dangerous.
Never attempt to fasten the trigger. Do not
operate a tool if any portion of the tool
operating
disconnected, altered, or not working properly.
12. Always check the tool for its overall condition
and loose screws before operation. Tighten as
required.
13. Make sure all safety systems are in working
order before operation. The tool must not
operate if only the trigger is pulled or if only
the contact element is pressed against the
wood. It must work only when both actions
are performed.
operation with nails unloaded and the pusher
in fully pulled position.
14. Check walls, ceilings, floors, roofing and the
like carefully to avoid possible electrical
shock, gas leakage, explosions, etc. caused
by striking live wires, conduits or gas pipes.
15. Use only nails specified in this manual. The
use of any other nails may cause malfunction
of the tool.
16. Do not permit those uninstructed to use the
tool.
17. Make sure no one is nearby before nailing.
Never attempt to nail from both the inside and
outside at the same time. Nails may rip through
and/or fly off, presenting a grave danger.
18. Watch your footing and maintain your balance
with the tool. Make sure there is no one below
when working in high locations, and secure
the air hose to prevent danger if there is
sudden jerking or catching.
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controls is inoperable,
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