Makita AF506 Instruction Manual page 6

SAFETY WARNINGS
Pneumatic nailer/stapler safety warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in serious injury, electric shock
and/or fire.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
For personal safety and proper operation and mainte-
nance of the tool, read this instruction manual before
using the tool.
General safety
1. Any other use except for intended use of this
tool is forbidden. Fastener driving tools with
continual contact actuation or contact actuation
shall only be used for production applications.
2. Keep fingers away from trigger when not
operating this tool and when moving from one
operating position to another.
3. Multiple hazards. Read and understand the safety
instructions before connecting, disconnecting,
loading, operating, maintaining, changing acces-
sories 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.
When using the tool, be aware that the fastener
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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 traffic 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
The fastener driving tool shall be disconnected
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when unloading fasteners, making adjust-
ments, clearing jams or changing accessories.
During operation be careful that fasteners
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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.
Always wear protective goggles to protect
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your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
5. The risks to others shall be assessed by the
operator.
Be careful with tools without workpiece con-
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tact as they can be fired unintentionally and
injure operator and/or bystander.
Ensure tool is always safely engaged on the
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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.
Maintain a balanced body position and secure
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footing.
3. Appropriate safety glasses shall be used and
appropriate gloves and protective clothing are
recommended.
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