Safety Instructions - DeWalt D51855 Instructions Manual

Horst Grossmann
Vice President Engineering and Product
Development
D WALT, Richard-Klinger-Straße 11,
E
D-65510, Idstein, Germany
01.01.2009

Safety Instructions

When using tools, always observe the safety
regulations applicable in your country to reduce
the risk of personal injury. Read the following safety
instructions before attempting to operate this
product.
Keep these instructions in a safe place!
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
General
1. Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas and benches can cause
accidents.
2. Consider work area environment.
Do not expose tools to humidity. Keep work
area well lit. Do not use tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
3. Keep children away.
Do not let children or visitors come into contact
with the tool. Supervision is required for those
under 16 years of age.
4. Store idle tools.
When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry
place and locked up securely, out of reach of
children.
5. Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They
can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear
rubber gloves and non-slip safety footwear.
Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair
out of the way.
6. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
7. Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the tool when you are
tired.
8. Use appropriate tool.
The intended use is described in this instruction
manual. Do not force small tools or attachments
to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. The tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended.
WARNING! The use of any accessory or
attachment or performance of any operation
with this tool, other than those recommended
in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
9. Maintain tools with care.
Keep the tools in good condition and clean
for better and safer performance. Follow the
instructions for maintenance and changing
accessories. Keep all controls dry, clean and
free from oil and grease.
10. Check for damaged parts.
Before using the tool, carefully check it for
damage to ensure that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for
misalignment and seizure of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. Have damaged guards
or other defective parts repaired or replaced as
instructed.
11. Have your tool repaired by an authorized
D WALT repair agent.
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This tool is in accordance with the relevant
safety regulations. To avoid danger, tools must
only be repaired by qualified technicians.
Additional Safety Instructions for
Pneumatic Nailers
• ALWAYS wear safety glasses.
• ALWAYS wear ear protection.
• Only use fasteners of the type specified in
the manual.
• Do not use any stands for mounting the tool to
a support.
• NEVER use the tool for any other purpose than
specified in this manual.
• NEVER use this tool on scaffolds, stairs,
ladders or similar workplaces.
• Don't use the tool to close cases or crates.
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