Hitachi NC 40G Handling Instructions Manual page 8

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lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner, gasoline, gas,
adhesives and similar inflammable substances as they
may ignite or explode. Under no circumstances should
this tool therefore be used in the vicinity of such
inflammable material.
3. Explosion and fire hazard.
The fuel cell is an aerosol dispensers
with flammable contents.
Pressured container and the
propellant will remain in the fuel cell.
Failure to follow instructions may
result in explosion or fire.
Keep the power tool, fuel cells and
MAX 50°C
(120°F)
battery away from sunshine and from
temperature exceeding 50°C (120°F).
Fuel cell and/or battery may burst,
releasing flammable gas.
Do not pierce or burn the container,
even after use.
Do not incinerate, refill, reclaim or
recycle the fuel cell.
Do not spray to a naked flame or
any incandescent material.
Keep away from ignition sources – No smoking.
Keep out of the reach of children.
4. Always wear eye protection (protective goggles).
When operating the power tool,
always wear eye protection, and
ensure that surrounding people wear
eye protection too.
The possibility of fragments of the nails
that were not properly hit entering the
eye is a threat to sight. Eye protection can be bought
at any hardware store. Always wear eye protection
while operating this tool. Use either eye protection
or a wide vision mask over prescription glasses.
Employers should always enforce the use of eye
protection equipment.
5. Protect your ears and head.
When engaged in nailing work please wear ear
mufflers and head protection. Also, depending on
condition, ensure that surrounding people also wear
ear mufflers and head protection.
6. Use outside or well-ventilated areas.
This tool exhausts carbon monoxide
which are a danger to health when
inhaled.
This tool shall not be used in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
Do not inhale.
7. Pay attention to those working close to you.
It would be very dangerous if nails that were not
properly driven in should hit other people.
Therefore, always pay attention to the safety of the
people around you when using this tool. Always
make sure that nobody's body, hands or feet are
close to the nail outlet.
8. Never point the nail outlet towards people.
Always assume the tool contains
fasteners.
If the nail outlet is pointed towards
people, serious accidents may be
caused if you mistakenly discharge
the tool. When connecting and disconnecting the
battery or fuel cell, during nail loading or similar
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operations, be sure the nail outlet is not pointed towards
anyone (including yourself). Even when no nails are
loaded at all, it is dangerous to discharge the tool while
pointing it at someone, so never attempt to do so. No
horseplay. Respect the tool as a working implement.
9. Before using the power tool, check the push lever.
The Push Lever and Chamber operate in conjunction
for this device.
Before using the power tool make sure to check that
the push lever operate properly. Without nails,
fuel cell and battery loaded into the power tool,
check the following.
If abnormal operation occurs, do not use the power
tool until it has been inspected and repaired.
Pull the Feeder knob with the device facing
upward and press down the Push lever then
confirm that the Push lever securely returns to
its original position.
The Push lever operation becomes especially
heavy in low temperatures and drive operations
may not function.
With pulling back the feeder knob, the push lever
must move smoothly.
With pulling back the feeder knob, the trigger
must move smoothly.
Furthermore, with regard to the push lever, please
note that it must never be modified or removed.
10. Use specified nails only.
Never use nails other than those specified and
described in these instructions.
11. Be careful when connecting the battery.
When connecting the battery and loading nails in
order not to fire the tool by mistake, make sure of
the followings.
Do not touch the trigger.
Do not allow the firing head to contact with any
surface.
Keep the firing head down.
Strictly observe the above instructions, and always
make sure that no part of the body, hands or
legs is ever in front of the nail outlet.
12. Do not carelessly place your finger on the trigger.
Do not place your finger on the trigger except when
actually nailing. If you carry this tool or hand it to
someone while having your finger on the trigger,
you may inadvertently discharge a nail and thus
cause an accident.
13. Press the nail outlet firmly against the material to
be nailed.
When driving in nails, press the nail outlet firmly
against the material to be nailed. If the outlet is not
applied properly, the nails may rebound.
14. Keep hands and feet away from the firing head
when using.
It is very dangerous for a nail to hit
the hands or feet by mistake.
15. Do not touch around the exhaust outlet.
This tool produces hot exhaust
gases that may flammable materials.
The push lever and nose will become
hot and get heated up after
prolonged or rapid use.
Do not touch with bare hands.