Makita AF353 Instruction Manual page 3

3. Multiple hazards. Read and understand the
safety instructions before connecting, dis-
connecting, loading, operating, maintaining,
changing accessories on, or working near
the tool. Failure to do so can result in serious
bodily injury.
4. Keep all body parts such as hands and legs
etc. away from firing direction and ensure
fastener cannot penetrate workpiece into parts
of the body.
5. When using the tool, be aware that the fastener
could deflect and cause injury.
6. Hold the tool with a firm grasp and be prepared
to manage recoil.
7. Only technically skilled operators should use
the fastener driving tool.
8. Do not modify the fastener driving tool.
Modifications may reduce the effectiveness of
safety measures and increase the risks to the
operator and/or bystander.
9. Do not discard the instruction manual.
10. Do not use a tool if the tool has been damaged.
11. Be careful when handling fasteners, especially
when loading and unloading, as the fasteners
have sharp points which could cause injury.
12. Always check the tool before use for broken,
misconnected or worn parts.
13. Do not overreach. Only use in a safe working
place. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
14. Keep bystanders away (when working in an
area where there is a likelihood of through traf-
fic of people). Clearly mark off your operating
area.
15. Never point the tool at yourself or others.
16. Do not rest your finger on the trigger when
picking up the tool, moving between operating
areas and positions or walking, as resting
finger on trigger can lead to inadvertent opera-
tion. For tools with selective actuation, always
check the tool before use to ascertain the
correct mode is selected.
17. Only wear gloves that provide adequate feel
and safe control of triggers and any adjusting
devices.
18. When resting the tool, lay it down on the flat
surface. If you use the hook equipped with
the tool, hook the tool securely on the stable
surface.
19. Do not operate when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or the like.
Projectile hazards
1. The fastener driving tool shall be disconnected
when unloading fasteners, making adjust-
ments, clearing jams or changing accessories.
2. During operation be careful that fasteners
penetrate material correctly and cannot be
deflected/misfired towards operator and/or any
bystanders.
3. During operation, debris from workpiece and
fastening/collation system may be discharged.
4. Always wear impact-resistant eye protection
with side shields during operation of the tool.
WARNING: It is an employer's responsibility
to enforce the use of safety eye protection
equipment by the tool operators and by other
persons in the immediate working area.
For Australia and New Zealand only
Always wear safety glasses and face shield to
protect your eyes from dust or fastener injury.
The safety glasses and the face shield should
conform with the requirements of AS/NZS 1336.
5. The risks to others shall be assessed by the
operator.
6. Be careful with tools without workpiece con-
tact as they can be fired unintentionally and
injure operator and/or bystander.
7. Ensure tool is always safely engaged on the
workpiece and cannot slip.
8. Wear hearing protection to protect your ears
against exhaust noise and head protection. Also
wear light but not loose clothing. Sleeves should be
buttoned or rolled up. No necktie should be worn.
Operating hazards
1. Hold the tool correctly: be ready to counteract
normal or sudden movements such as recoil.
2. Maintain a balanced body position and secure
footing.
Appropriate safety glasses shall be used and
3.
appropriate gloves and protective clothing are
recommended.
Appropriate hearing protection shall be worn.
4.
5. Use the correct energy supply as directed in
the instruction manual.
6. This tool has either selective actuation for con-
tact actuation or continuous contact actuation
by actuation mode selectors or is a contact
actuation or continuous actuation contact tool
and has been marked with the symbol above.
Its intended uses are for production applica-
tions such as pallets, furniture, manufactured
housing, upholstery and sheathing.
7. If using this tool in selective actuation mode,
always ensure it is in the correct actuation setting.
Do not use this tool in contact actuation for
8.
applications such as closing boxes or crates
and fitting transportation safety systems on
trailers and lorries.
Be careful when changing from one driving
9.
location to another.
10. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
11. Do not rush the job or force the tool. Handle
the tool carefully.
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