Safety; Important Safety Instructions - For Using Nailers - Hitachi NR 90 AC5 Instruction And Safety Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - FOR USING NAILERS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
● General
To reduce the risks of electric shock, fi re, and injury to persons, READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE TOOL.
1. OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN WORK AREA
MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION (SAFETY
GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS).
When operating the Nailer, always wear
safety glasses with side shields, and
make sure others in work area wear
safety glasses, too.
Safety glasses must conform to the
requirements of American National
Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 and
provide protection against fl ying particles
both from the front and side.
Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide
adequate protection.
The employer must enforce the use of
safety glasses by the Nailer operator and
others in work area.
3. NEVER POINT TOOL AT YOURSELF OR OTHERS
IN WORK AREA.
Always assume that the Nailer contains
fasteners.
Never point the Nailer toward yourself or
others, whether it contains fasteners or
not.
If fasteners are mistakenly driven, it can
lead to severe injuries.
Never engage in horseplay with the
Nailer.
Respect the Nailer as a working
implement.
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DANGER
2. NEVER USE REACTIVE GASES OR OTHER
BOTTLED GASES. EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.
WARNING
4. DO NOT PLACE FINGER ON TRIGGER AND KEEP
FINGERS AWAY FROM TRIGGER WHEN NOT
DRIVING FASTENERS TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL
DISCHARGE.
Never carry the Nailer with fi nger on Trigger since
you could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure
yourself or someone else.
Always carry the Nailer by the handle only.
5. KNOW AND UNDERSTAND WHAT TRIGGER
SYSTEM YOU ARE USING.
Read and understand section titled "METHODS OF
OPERATION." (pages 17 – 19)
6. DO NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH SAFETY TIP
(PUSH LEVER) WHEN NOT DRIVING FASTENERS.
Never use reactive gases such as
oxygen, combustible gases or any other
bottled gases as a power source for the
Nailer.
Use of the above gases is dangerous, as
the Nailer will explode.
Use only clean, dry,
compressed air.
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