Important Safety Information; Definitions Of Signal Words; Explanation Of The Nailing Action Of The Hitachi Nailer - Hitachi NT 50AE2 Instruction And Safety Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Most accidents that result from the operation and maintenance of Nailers are caused by the
failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by
recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropri-
ate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the "SAFETY" section of this Manual and in the
sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by
DANGERS and WARNINGS on the Nailer and in this Manual.
Never use this Nailer for applications other than those specified in this Manual.

DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS

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, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE emphasizes essential information.

EXPLANATION OF THE NAILING ACTION OF THE HITACHI NAILER

SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM (SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM):
First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the fastener.
First, pull the trigger; next, press the push lever against the wood to drive the fastener.
After fastening once, fastening will not be possible again until the trigger is released and
pressed again.
CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM:
First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the fastener.
First, pull the trigger; next, press the push lever against the wood to drive the fastener.
If the trigger is held back, a fastener will be driven each time the push lever is pressed
against the wood.
Read and understand tool labels and all of the operating instruc-
tions, safety precautions and warnings in this manual before oper-
ating or maintaining this nailer.
Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY.
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