Dewalt DCFS950P2 Instruction Manual - Page 6

English • Do not point the tool at co-workers or yourself at any time. No horseplay! Work safe! Respect the tool as a working implement. • Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. When tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place, out of the reach of children. • Do not overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may cause personal injury. • Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not discharge fasteners into open air or any material too hard for the staple to penetrate. Do not use the body of the tool or top cap as a hammer. Discharged staple may follow unexpected path and cause injury. • Always keep fingers clear of contact trip to prevent injury from inadvertent release of the staple. • Refer to the Maintenance and Repairs sections for detailed information on the proper maintenance of the tool. • Always operate the tool in a clean, lighted area. Be sure the work surface is clear of any debris and be careful not to lose footing when working in elevated environments such as rooftops. • Fasteners must be driven straight into the material. Do not tilt the stapler while driving fasteners. Personal injury can result from ricocheted or jammed staples. • Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work area. WARNING: To avoid injury keep hands and body away from the front discharge area of the tool. • Do not use tool in the presence of flammable dust, gases or fumes. This tool produces sparks that can ignite gases or dust causing an explosion. Driving a staple into another staple may also cause a spark. • Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body, especially when stapling into hard or dense material. • Grip tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool to recoil away from work surface as fastener is driven. • Be aware of material thickness when using stapler. A protruding staple may cause injury. • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Additional Safety Information WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part  of it. Damage or personal injury could result. WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: • ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3), • ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection, • NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically- treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. • Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/ or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over. The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V volts sfpm surface feet per Hz hertz minute min minutes SPM strokes per minute or DC....... direct current A amperes Class I Construction W watts (grounded) or AC alternating current .../min per minute or AC/DC..... alternating or BPM beats per minute direct current IPM impacts per minute RPM revolutions per minute Class II Construction (double insulated) 4