Intended Use; Important Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable DA250C Instruction Manual

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WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.

Intended Use

Your nailer is designed for professional fastening applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
Your nailer is a professional power tool.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert
symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and
your risk of personal injury or property damage.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS


WARNING: Only persons who have read and
understand the tool operating/safety instructions
should operate the tool.

WARNING: Actuating tool may result in flying debris,
collation material, or dust which could harm operator's
eyes. Operator and others in work area MUST wear
safety glasses with side shields. These safety glasses
must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved
glasses have "Z87" printed or stamped on them).
Employer is responsible for enforcing the usage of eye
protection equipment by the tool operator and all other
personnel in the work area.

WARNING: Always assume that the tool
contains fasteners.

WARNING: (Air and Supply)
Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled
gases as a power source for this tool as tool may
explode, possibly causing injury.
Do not use supply sources which can potentially
exceed 200 p.s.i.g. (14 kg/cm
possibly causing injury.
The connector on the tool must not hold pressure
when air supply is disconnected. If a wrong fitting
4



) as tool may burst,
2
is used, the tool can remain charged with air
after disconnecting and thus will be able to drive
a fastener even after the air line is disconnected
possibly causing injury.
Do not pull the trigger while connected to the air
supply as the tool may cycle, possibly causing injury.
Always disconnect air supply: 1.) Before making
adjustments; 2.) When servicing the tool; 3.) When
clearing a jam; 4.) When tool is not in use; 5.) When
moving to a different work area, as accidental
actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.
WARNING: When loading tool:
Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener
discharge area of tool.
Never point tool at yourself or anyone else.
Do not pull the triggers as accidental actuation
may occur, possibly causing injury.
Be careful when handling fasteners, especially
when loading and unloading, as the fasteners have
sharp points.
WARNING: Do not operate tool if:
There is any damage to air hose or fitting.
The tool leaks air.
The tool has received a sharp blow, malfunctions
or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
tool to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or mechanical adjustment.
Warning labels are missing or damaged.
Tool is not in proper working order. Tags and
physical segregation shall be used for control.
Tool is without workpiece contact. A tool without
workpiece contact can be fired unintentionally
causing injury to an operator or a bystander.
WARNING: When operating the tool:
Always handle the tool with care:
Never engage in horseplay.
Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed
toward the work.
Never point the tool at yourself or others.
Keep others a safe distance from the tool while
tool is in operation as accidental actuation
may occur, possibly causing injury.
Keep bystanders and children away while
operating tool.
Respect tool as a working implement.
Stay alert, focus on your work and use
common sense when working with tools.
Do not use tool while tired, after having
consumed drugs or alcohol, or while under the
influence of medication.
Do not overreach. Only use in a safe
working place.
Keep proper footing at all times.
When working close to an edge of a workpiece
or at steep angles use care to minimize chipping,

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