Hitachi NP 18DSAL Manuel D'instructions page 8

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5. ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND HEAD PROTECTION.
Always wear ear protection to protect your ears from
loud noise.
Always wear head protection to protect your head
from fl ying objects.
6. 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.
7. OPERATE WITHIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
RANGE.
The operating environment for this device is between
32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C) so ensure use within this
temperature range.
The device may fail to operate below 32°F (0°C) or
above 104°F (40°C).
8. STORE NAILER PROPERLY, AND BATTERY
REMOVED.
When not in use, the Nailer, battery and battery
charger should be stored in a dry place. Keep out of
reach of children. Lock the storage area.
9. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas invite injuries. Clear all work areas of
unnecessary tools, debris, furniture, etc.
10. KEEP VISITORS AWAY.
Do not let visitors handle the Nailer.
All visitors should be kept safely away from work
area.
11. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be
caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and
recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12. CHECK PUSH LEVER BEFORE USE.
Make sure the push lever operates properly. (The
push lever may be called "Safety".) Without nails
loaded into the power tool, connect the battery 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.
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SAFETY
nonskid footwear are
— Continued
Furthermore, with regard to the push lever, please
note that it must never be modifi ed or removed.
13. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND COVERS TIGHTLY IN
PLACE.
Keep all screws and covers tightly mounted. Check
their condition periodically.
Never use the Nailer if parts are missing or damaged.
14. DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH TRIGGER OR
PUSH LEVER DEPRESSED.
When loading fasteners into the Nailer,
1) do not depress the trigger;
2) do not depress the push lever; and
3) keep the Nailer pointed downward.
15. KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
FIRING HEAD DURING USE.
Never place your face, hands or feet closer than 8
inches (200 mm) from the fi ring head.
A serious injury can result if the fasteners are
defl ected by the workpiece, or are driven away from
the point of entry.
16. PLACE NAILER PROPERLY ON WORKPIECE.
Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or
with the Nailer at too steep of an angle; the fasteners
can ricochet and hurt someone.
17. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS INTO THIN
BOARDS OR NEAR CORNERS AND EDGES OF
WORKPIECE.
The fasteners can be driven through or away from the
workpiece and hit someone.
18. NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS FROM BOTH SIDES
OF A WALL AT THE SAME TIME.
The fasteners can be driven into and through the wall
and hit a person on the opposite side.
19. CHECK FOR LIVE WIRES.
Avoid the risk of severe electrical shock by checking
for live electrical wires that may be hidden by walls,
fl oors or ceilings. Turn off the breaker switch to
ensure there are no live wires.
20. DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
21. NEVER USE NAILER WHICH IS DEFECTIVE OR
OPERATING ABNORMALLY.
If the Nailer appears to be operating unusually,
making strange noises, or otherwise appears
defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for
repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center.
22. REMOVE ALL REMAINING FASTENERS AND
BATTERY FROM NAILER WHEN:
1) doing maintenance and inspection;