Bostitch GF9033-E Safety & Operating Instructions Manual page 6

IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE
OPERATION:
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household
waste material!
l In observance of European Directives
2002/96/EC & 2006//66/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment/
batteries and their national
implementations, electric tools/batteries that have
reached the end of their life must be collected
separately and returned to an approved recycling
facility.
l R espect your Bostitch tool as a tool. It is not a toy.
No Horseplay.
l T his tool is intended to be used for fastening wood to
wood in pallet/crate and construction applications.
DO NOT USE for fastening harder materials which
could cause buckling of the fasteners and damage
to the tool. If you are unsure of the suitability of this
tool for certain applications, please contact your
local sales office.
l D o not drive a nail on another nail.
l D o not drive a nail on metal parts.
l N ever use the tool in a manner that could cause a
fastener to be directed towards the user or others
in the work area.
l Do not use the tool as a hammer.
l A lways carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the
tool with the trigger pulled.
l D o not alter or modify this tool from the original
design or function without the written approval of
BOSTITCH.
l A lways be aware that misuse and improper
handling of this tool can cause injury to yourself
and others.
l N ever clamp or tape the trigger or safety trip in an
actuated position.
l N ever leave a tool unattended with a fuel cell or
battery in place.
l D o not operate this tool if it does not contain a
legible WARNING LABEL.
l D o not continue to use a tool that does not
function properly. Notify your nearest BOSTITCH
representative if your tool experiences functional
problems.
l D uring operation, hold the tool in such a way that
no injuries can be caused to the head or to the body
should the tool recoil increase due to variations in
the gas supply or hard areas within the work piece.
l D o not work close to corners or at the edge of the
work piece. The fastener could slip out of the work
piece, possibly causing injury.
l W hen transporting the tool, remove the fuel cell and
battery.
l C heck that the safety trip (if present) and the trigger
both function correctly before use.
l D o not dismantle or block any part of the tool,
particularly the safety trip.
l N ever perform "emergency repairs" without the
proper equipment.
l A void weakening the tool by punching or engraving.
l T his power tool is powered by an internal
combustion device. This power tool should only be
used with dispensers of combustible gas which are
listed in these handling instructions.
l N ever let the tool be used by children or people
who do not know enough to be able to handle it
correctly.
l K eep the right parts in the right places. Do not
remove any of the covers or screws. Keep them in
place as they have their functions. Moreover, never
make modifications to the tool or use it after making
any modifications.
l C heck the tool before use. Before using the tool,
always check that no parts are broken, that all
screws are completely tight, and that no parts are
missing or rusty.
l E xcessive work could cause accidents. Do not
make tools and accessories work beyond their
abilities. Excessive work not only damages the
power tool but also is dangerous in itself.
l S top operation immediately if you notice
abnormalities or if the power tool does not work
properly; have the power tool inspected and
serviced.
l T ake good care of the tool to ensure its long life.
Always take good care of the power tool and keep
it clean.
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