Remington 498 Operating Instructions Manual page 8

Safety Precautions
3"
6. DO NOT drive power fasteners into concrete less than three times as thick as
the intended fastener penetration, within 3" of the edge, within 3" of another
power fastener, or within 3" of a failed power fastener.
WELD
TOO THIN
7. DO NOT drive power fasteners into steel base material less then 3/16" thick, within
2" of a weld, within 1/2" of the edge, or within 1" of another power fastener.
NO
8. When fastening into masonry walls, always drive into horizontal mortar joints,
NEVER into vertical mortar joints. BE CAREFUL, a poorly laid joint may permit
too much penetration, and/or unsatisfactory holding power.
OPERATING THE TOOL
90˚
1. ALWAYS hold tool perpendicular to work surface.
1X
3X
3/16" MIN
3"
3"
3"
1"
1/2"
YES
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