OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Failure to follow these precautions may result in severe injury.
1. Safety first, never point the tool at anyone.
2. Never cock the tool against hands.
3. Always unload tool prior to any disassembly, cleaning, work
breaks or storage.
4. Never leave the tool unattended, store under lock & key.
5. Never load the tool until you are ready to use it.
6. Always insert fastener before cocking the tool.
7. If a load fails to fire, hold the tool firmly against the work surface
for thirty (30) seconds. If the tool still fails to fire, release the trigger
and let the tool back some from the work surface. Reposition the
tool against the work surface, depress it and pull the trigger again.
If the load still does not fire, wait another thirty (30) seconds,
remove the tool from the work surface carefully while keeping it
pointed in a safe direction. Remove the load from the tool and
carefully dispose of it in a container of water. Never leave unfired
loads on the floor or work surface. Always dispose of them
properly.
8. Always inspect the tool prior to use to make sure that the tool is in
good working order, has no fractured or broken parts, and that
there are no obstructions in the barrel or load chamber.
9. If the tool does not work properly or is in need of repair, remove it
from service immediately, tag it as NEEDS REPAIR and contact a
distributor for repair.
10. Never modify any powder actuated tool.
11. Do not mix load colors and types.
12. Clean and inspect the tool daily or more often if necessary.
13. The user and any other persons in the immediate vicinity must
wear safety goggles and ear protection . Use the spall
guard whenever possible.
14. A warning sign with the following text must be erected:
"Danger! Powder Actuated Tool in use" where P.A.T. tools are in
use.
15. Always store the tool in a secure and locked area when not in use.
REMEMBER SAFETY IS IN YOUR HANDS.
