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25. DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
26. 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.
27. DO NOT DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER
WITH FINGER ON TRIGGER.
The Nailer can fire when re-connected to an air supply.
28. DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER WHEN:
1) doing maintenance and inspection;
2) clearing a jam;
3) it is not in use;
4) leaving work area;
5) moving it to another location; and
6) handing it to another person.
Never attempt to clear a jam or repair the Nailer
unless you have disconnected air hose from the Nailer
and removed all remaining fasteners from the Nailer.
The Nailer should never be left unattended since
people who are not familiar with the Nailer might
handle it and injure the themselves.
29. STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate the Nailer when you are tired.
The Nailer should never be used by you if you are
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication
that makes you drowsy.
30. HANDLE NAILER CORRECTLY.
Operate the Nailer according to this Manual.
Never allow the Nailer to be operated by children,
individuals unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized
personnel.
31. NEVER USE NAILER FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
32. HANDLE NAILER CAREFULLY.
Because of high air pressure in the Nailer, cracks in
the surface are dangerous.
To avoid this, do not drop the Nailer or strike the
Nailer against hard surfaces; and do not scratch or
engrave signs on the Nailer. Handle the Nailer
carefully.
33. MAINTAIN NAILER WITH CARE.
Keep the Nailer clean and lubricated for better and
safer performance.
34. USE ONLY PARTS, ACCESSORIES OR
FASTENERS SUPPLIED OR RECOMMENDED BY
HITACHI.
Unauthorized parts, accessories, or fasteners may
void your warranty and can lead to malfunction and
resulting injuries.
Only service personnel trained by Hitachi, distributor
or employer shall repair the Nailer.
35. NEVER MODIFY OR ALTER A NAILER.
Doing so may cause it to malfunction and personal
injuries may result.
EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure that this MANUAL is available to operators
and personnel performing maintenance.
2. Ensure that Nailers are used only when operators and
others in work area are wearing EYE PROTECTION.
3. Enforce the use of EYE PROTECTION by operators and
others in work area.
4. Keep Nailers in safe working order.
5. Maintain Nailers properly.
6. Ensure that Nailers which require repair are not
further used before repair.
SAVE THIS MANUAL AND
KEEP IT AVAILABLE FOR OTHERS!
SAFETY — Continued
WARNING
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