Warnings In This Manual; Protective Equipment; Device And Operational Safety - DeWalt DDF2120400 Translation Of The Original Instructions

1.3 Warnings in this manual

The risk level associated with particular hazards
is identi¿ ed by signal words:
Signal
Meaning
word
Hazard with a high level of risk,
DANGER which will result in death or
a serious injury, if not avoided
Hazard with a medium level of
WARNING risk, which can result in death or
a serious injury, if not avoided.
Hazard with a low level of risk,
CAUTION which can result in minor or
moderate injuries, if not avoided.
Hazard, which may lead to the
NOTICE device or equipment in the vicinity
to be damaged, if not avoided.

1.4 Protective equipment

Loose clothes, jewellery, falling objects, noise
and similar hazards may present a danger to
persons. Persons that will be using the device
and have to reside in the vicinity of the device,
must wear suitable personal safety equipment:
Suitable safety helmet: protects the
head against falling objects
Safety goggles: protects the eyes
against À ying objects, such as splinters
and dust
Hearing protection: protects the ears
against excessive noise
Suitable face protector: Protects eyes
and face from À ying objects, such as
splinters.

1.5 Device and operational safety

Powder Actuated Tools can cause serious
injuries if improperly handled.
– Danger of explosion: Never open or damage
cartridge strips. Do not throw the strips into
an open ¿ re.
– Do not expose the Powder Actuated Tool
and cartridge strips to high temperatures,
for example the direct sunlight.
– Never place or store the Powder Actuated
Tool and cartridge strips near heat sources,
such as ovens or heaters.
– Only use the Powder Actuated Tool
outdoors or in well ventilated areas.
– Keep Powder Actuated Tool (unloaded) in
the locked tool case and the cartridge strips
(separately from each other) safe from
unauthorized access by adults and children.
– Only use the Powder Actuated Tool if it is
in good working condition and has been
properly maintained.
– When the device is not in use, the
workplace is being changed, during
transportation, in case of jams and during
maintenance: Keep your ¿ nger away from
the trigger, remove the magazine and
cartridge strip.
– Slippery handles may lead to loss of control:
Keep the handle dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
– There is a blowback/recoil when the
shooting nail is ¿ red. Do not keep your head
directly above the Powder Actuated Toll
when ¿ ring the shooting nail and start with
a low ¿ ring strength (power regulator) and
charge, see chapter 2.2 "Cartridge strips"
and chapter 3.4 "Test attachment".
– Ensure that you stand securely and can
hold your balance, especially on platforms
as well as elevated and/or slanted, uneven
or slippery workplaces.
– The Powder Actuated Toll may not be used
on a ladder.
– The Powder Actuated Tool may not be used
to close boxes or crates.
– The Powder Actuated Tool may not be used
to ¿ t transport locks to vehicles and wagons.
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