Hitachi NR 50AK Mode D'emploi page 7

Insert the nail point in direct alignment to the pre-
punched metal hole.
Do not align with the surface at an angle of less than
50 degrees.
7. Be careful of ignition and explosions.
Since sparks may fly during nailing, it is dangerous
to use this tool near lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner,
gasoline, gas, adhesives and similar inflammable
substances as they may ignite or explode. Under no
circumstances should this tool therefore be used in
the vicinity of such inflammable material.
8. Always wear eye protection (protective goggles).
When operating the power tool, always wear eye
protection, and ensure that surrounding people wear
eye protection too.
The possibility of fragments of the nails that were not
properly hit entering the eye is a threat to sight. Eye
protection can be bought at any hardware store.
Always wear eye protection while operating this tool.
Use either eye protection or a wide vision mask over
prescription glasses.
Employers should always enforce the use of eye
protection equipment.
9. Protect your ears and head.
When engaged in nailing work please wear ear
mufflers and head protection. Also, depending on
condition, ensure that surrounding people also wear
ear mufflers and head protection.
10. Pay attention to those working close to you.
It would be very dangerous if nails that were not
properly driven in should hit other people. Therefore,
always pay attention to the safety of the people around
you when using this tool. Always make sure that
nobody's body, hands or feet are close to the nail
outlet.
11. Never point the nail outlet towards people.
Always assume the tool contains fasteners.
If the nail outlet is pointed towards people, serious
accidents may be caused if you mistakenly discharge
the tool. When connecting and disconnecting the
hose, during nail loading or similar operations, be
sure the nail outlet is not pointed towards anyone
(including yourself). Even when no nails are loaded
at all, it is dangerous to discharge the tool while
pointing it at someone, so never attempt to do so. No
horseplay. Respect the tool as a working implement.
12. Before using the power tool, check the push lever.
Before using the power tool make sure to check that
the push lever and valve operate properly. Without
nails loaded into the power tool, connect the hose
and check the following. If the sound of operation
occurs this indicates a fault, so in such a case do not
use the power tool until it has been inspected and
repaired.
If merely pulling the trigger causes operating
sound of driver blade movement occur, the power
tool is faulty.
If merely pushing the push lever against the
material to be nailed causes the sound of driver
blade movement to occur, the power tool is faulty.
Furthermore, with regard to the push lever, please
note that it must never be modified or removed.
13. Use specified nails only.
Never use nails other than those specified and
described in these instructions.
14. Be careful when connecting the hose.
When connecting the hose and loading nails in order
not to fire the tool by mistake, make sure of the
followings.
Do not touch the trigger.
Do not allow the firing head to contact with any
surface.
Keep the firing head down.
Strictly observe the above instructions, and always
make sure that no part of the body, hands or legs
is ever in front of the nail outlet.
15. Do not carelessly place your finger on the trigger.
Do not place your finger on the trigger except when
actually nailing. If you carry this tool or hand it to
someone while having your finger on the trigger,
you may inadvertently discharge a nail and thus cause
an accident.
16. Press the nail outlet firmly against the material to be
nailed.
When driving in nails, press the nail outlet firmly
against the material to be nailed. If the outlet is not
applied properly, the nails may rebound.
17. Keep hands and feet away from the firing head when
using.
It is very dangerous for a nail to hit the hands or feet
by mistake.
18. Beware of the tool's kickback.
Do not approach the top of the tool with your head
etc. during operation. This is dangerous because the
tool may recoil violently if the nail currently being
driven in comes into contact with a previous nail or a
knot in the wood.
19. Take care when nailing thin boards or the corners of
wood.
When nailing thin boards, the nails may pass right
through, as may also be the case when nailing the
corners of wood due to deviation of the nails. In such
cases, always make sure that there is no one (and
nobody's hands or feet; etc.) behind the thin board or
next to the wood you are going to nail.
20. Simultaneous nailing on both sides of the same wall
is dangerous.
Under no circumstances should nailing be performed
on both sides of a wall at the same time. This would
be very dangerous since the nails might pass through
the wall and thus cause injuries.
21. Do not use the power tool on scaffoldings, ladders.
The power tool shall not be used for specific
application for example:
– when changing one driving location to another
involves the use of scaffoldings, stairs, ladders or
ladder alike constructions, e.g. roof laths,
– closing boxes or crates,
– fitting transportation safety systems e.g. on
vehicles and wagons
22. Do not disconnect the hose with your finger on the
trigger.
If you disconnect the hose with your finger on the
trigger, the next time the hose is connected, there is a
danger that the power tool will fire a nail
spontaneously, or operate incorrectly.
23. Disconnect the hose and take out any nails left in the
magazine after use.
Disconnect tool from air before doing tool
maintenance, cleaning a jammed fastener, leaving
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