General Safety Instructions - FISCHER FGC 100 Benutzerhandbuch

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Safety instructions
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3.1 General safety instructions

• Only persons who have read and understood the tool operating/safety instructions should
operate the tool.
• Wear suitable eye protection against flying objects, when handling, operating and servicing the
tool. It is employer's responsibility to enforce the user and all other nearby personnel at worksite
to wear eye protection when operating the tool. Also, it is recommended to wear a hard hat to
prevent a risk of injuries through flying fragments. It is recommended to wear ear protection near
or at the job site when using the tool to prevent hearing damage.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when working with the tool. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Always wear gloves when you carry out maintenance
work of the tool especially when it is still hot.
• Keep body balance when operating the tool, do not over reach.
• Keep the tool, fuel cell, charger and battery out of the reach of children. The tool is dangerous in
the hands of untrained persons.
3.2 Fastening tool safety warning
• Inspect the tool before operating: determine that the tool is in proper working order. Check for
misalignment or bent moving parts or any other condition that may affect the operation of the
tool. A tool that is not in proper working order must not be used.
• The tool should not be modified unless authorized in the tool manual. The tool may function
unexpectedly after the modification and cause danger.
• Always assume that the tool contains nails. Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone
whether it contains nails or not. Keep bystanders and children away while operating the tool.
• Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the working surface. When loading
application-specific nails (e.g. washers, clips or clamps, etc.) on the nose piece there is a risk of
serious injury due to inadvertent actuation of the tool resulting in discharge of a nail. Never press
the nose piece of the tool against your hand or any other part of the body.
• Do not hold or carry the tool with a finger on the trigger.
• The tool is not designed to be used in explosive atmosphere. The tool generates sparks and the
exhaust will also cause possible danger to ignite highly flammable fuel or gas. Do not use the tool
in this kind of environment. Do not smoke while using or handling the tool and fuel cell.
• Maintain the tool with care. Refer to the tool maintenance instructions (chapter 8) for detailed
information on the proper maintenance of the tool.
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