Craftsman 27233 Operation Manual - Page 5

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS NAILER DO NOT AIM NAILER OR SHOOT NAILS AT A PERSON OR ANIMAL. Released nails can cause severe injuries. 10.DURING OPERATION, the nailer may feel warm to the touch. This is normal. However, if the nailer starts to feel hot, discontinue use until the unit cools down, GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. USE ONLYTHE NAILS INDICATED in this manual. Use of accessories that are not designed for this tool could result in personal injury and/or damage to the tool. 2. DO NOT TOUCH metal parts of tool during operation. Hold only plastic handle or housing. 3. KEEP tacking speed at one nail per second. 4. NAILER should be used only for the purposes outlined in this manual. It is designed for use on wood, Do not use on hard surfaces like rock, concrete, etc. personal injury or damage to the tool could result. 5. When nailing thin wood, special caution must be taken for possible penetration of nails through the wood. 6. When using this tool in high locations, ,_LWAYS make sure there is no one below that could be injured. ALWAYS be sure you have a firm footing when using this tool. IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE 3-PRONG PLUG. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can create a risk of shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green (sometimes, but not always with yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor. REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORD IMMEDIATELY, if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is ever necessary. DO NOT connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal, 7. ALWAYS hold tool firmly. 8. NEVER connect tool to a DC power source. 9. REGULAR CLEANING, inspection and maintenance is necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 5