Page 3For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.Item 60664SAFETyOpERATIONMAINTENANcE SETUpIMpORTANT SAFETy INSTRUcTIONSINSTRUcTIONS pERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,ELEcTRIc SHOcK, OR INJURy TO pERSONSWARNING – When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:GeneralTo reduce the risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons,read all the instructions before using the tool.Work areaa. Keep the work area clean and well lighted.Cluttered benches and dark areas increase therisks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.b. Do not operate the tool in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presenceof flammable liquids, gases, or dust.The tool is able to create sparks resultingin the ignition of the dust or fumes.c. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors awaywhile operating the tool. Distractions areable to result in the loss of control of the tool.personal safetya. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing anduse common sense when operating the tool.Do not use the tool while tired or under theinfluence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.A moment of inattention while operating thetool increases the risk of injury to persons.b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothingor jewelry. contain long hair. Keep hair,clothing, and gloves away from movingparts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hairincreases the risk of injury to persons as aresult of being caught in moving parts.c. Avoid unintentional starting.Be sure the trigger is released beforeconnecting to the air supply. Do not carry thetool with your finger on the trigger or connect thetool to the air supply with the trigger pressed.d. Do not overreach. Keep properfooting and balance at all times.Proper footing and balance enables bettercontrol of the tool in unexpected situations.e. Use safety equipment.A dust mask, non-skid safety shoesand a hard hat must be used for theapplicable conditions. Wear heavy-duty work gloves during use.f. Always wear eye protection.Wear ANSI-approved safety goggleswith side shields.g. Always wear hearing protectionwhen using the tool. Prolongedexposure to high intensity noise is ableto cause hearing loss.h. Do not attach the hose or tool to your body.Attach the hose to the structure to reduce therisk of loss of balance if the hose shifts.i. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyonewhether it contains fasteners or not.j. WARNING – Do not fire fastener on top ofanother fastener. This is able to cause the fastenerto be deflected and hit someone, or cause the toolto react and result in a risk of injury to persons.k. WARNING – Remove finger from thetrigger when not driving fasteners.Never carry the tool with finger on trigger,the tool is able to fire a fastener.