Safety Warnings - Makita AF353 Betriebsanleitung

SAFETY WARNINGS

Pneumatic nailer/stapler safety
warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in serious injury, electric shock
and/or fire.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
For personal safety and proper operation and mainte-
nance of the tool, read this instruction manual before
using the tool.
General safety
1. Any other use except for intended use of
this tool is forbidden. Fastener driving tools
with continual contact actuation or contact
actuation shall only be used for production
applications.
2. Keep fingers away from trigger when not
operating this tool and when moving from one
operating position to another.
3. Multiple hazards. Read and understand the
safety instructions before connecting, dis-
connecting, loading, operating, maintaining,
changing accessories on, or working near
the tool. Failure to do so can result in serious
bodily injury.
4. Keep all body parts such as hands and legs
etc. away from firing direction and ensure
fastener cannot penetrate workpiece into parts
of the body.
When using the tool, be aware that the fastener
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could deflect and cause injury.
6. Hold the tool with a firm grasp and be prepared
to manage recoil.
7. Only technically skilled operators should use
the fastener driving tool.
8. Do not modify the fastener driving tool.
Modifications may reduce the effectiveness of
safety measures and increase the risks to the
operator and/or bystander.
9. Do not discard the instruction manual.
10. Do not use a tool if the tool has been damaged.
11. Be careful when handling fasteners, especially
when loading and unloading, as the fasteners
have sharp points which could cause injury.
12. Always check the tool before use for broken,
misconnected or worn parts.
13. Do not overreach. Only use in a safe working
place. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
14. Keep bystanders away (when working in an
area where there is a likelihood of through traf-
fic of people). Clearly mark off your operating
area.
15. Never point the tool at yourself or others.
16. Do not rest your finger on the trigger when
picking up the tool, moving between operating
areas and positions or walking, as resting
finger on trigger can lead to inadvertent opera-
tion. For tools with selective actuation, always
check the tool before use to ascertain the
correct mode is selected.
17. Only wear gloves that provide adequate feel
and safe control of triggers and any adjusting
devices.
18. When resting the tool, lay it down on the flat
surface. If you use the hook equipped with
the tool, hook the tool securely on the stable
surface.
19. Do not operate when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or the like.
Projectile hazards
1. The fastener driving tool shall be disconnected
when unloading fasteners, making adjust-
ments, clearing jams or changing accessories.
2. During operation be careful that fasteners
penetrate material correctly and cannot be
deflected/misfired towards operator and/or any
bystanders.
3. During operation, debris from workpiece and
fastening/collation system may be discharged.
4. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
The risks to others shall be assessed by the
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operator.
6. Be careful with tools without workpiece con-
tact as they can be fired unintentionally and
injure operator and/or bystander.
7. Ensure tool is always safely engaged on the
workpiece and cannot slip.
8. Wear hearing protection to protect your ears
against exhaust noise and head protection.
Also wear light but not loose clothing. Sleeves
should be buttoned or rolled up. No necktie
should be worn.
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