Hitachi VH650 Instruction Manual - Page 6

SAFETY - Continued 26. DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER WHEN: 1) doing maintenance and inspection; 2) clearing a jam; 3) it is not in use; 4) leaving work area; 5) moving it to another location; and 6) handing it to another person. Never attempt to clear a jam or repair the Nailer unless you have disconnected air hose from the Nailer and removed all remaining fasteners from the Nailer. The Nailer should never be left unattended since people who are not familiar with the Nailer might handle it and injure themselves. 27. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the Nailer when you are tired. The Nailer should never be used by you if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that makes you drowsy. 28. HANDLE NAILER CORRECTLY. Operate the Nailer according to this Manual. Never allow the Nailer to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized personnel. 29. NEVER USE NAILER FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. 30. HANDLE NAILER CAREFULLY Because of high air pressure in the Nailer, cracks in the surface are dangerous. To avoid this, do not drop the Nailer or strike the Nailer against hard surfaces; and do not scratch or engrave signs on the Nailer. Handle the Nailer carefully. 31. MAINTAIN NAILER WITH CARE. Keep the Nailer clean and lubricated for better and safer performance. 32. USE ONLY PARTS, ACCESSORIES OR FASTENERS SUPPLIED OR RECOMMENDED BY HITACHI. Unauthorized parts, accessories, or fasteners may void your warranty and can lead to malfunction and resulting injuries. Only service personnel trained by Hitachi, distributor or employer shall repair the Nailer. Do not modify the Nailer without the written approval of Hitachi. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING VH-650 • NV50AA COIL NAILER WARNING 1. CLOSE NAIL GUIDE AND DO NOT OPEN IT DURING OPERATION. If driving fasteners with the nail guide open, the fasteners can be driven away from the workpiece. 2. DO NOT OPEN MAGAZINE FACING DOWNWARD WHILE LOADING FASTENERS. The fasteners can fall down and result in personal injury. EMPLOYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Ensure that this INSTRUCTION MANUAL is available to operators and personnel performing maintenace. 2. Ensure that Nailers are used only when operators and others in work area are wearing EYE PROTECTOR. 3. Enforce the use of EYE PROTECTOR by operators and others in work area. 4. Keep Nailers in safe working order. 5. Maintain Nailers properly. 6. Ensure that Nailers which require repair are not further used before repair. SAVE THIS MANUAL AND KEEP IT AVAILABLE FOR OTHERS! -6-