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2. A tool that is not in proper working order must not be used. Tags and physical segregation shall be used for control. 3. Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause tool operating controls to become inoperable. 4. Do not operate tool if any portion of the tool operating controls is inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly. Tool handling 1. Only persons who have read and understand the tool operating/safety instructions should operate the tool. 2. Always assume that tool contains fasteners. 3. Do not point tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not. 4. Keep bystanders and children away while operating tool. 5. Do not actuate tool unless tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. 6. Respect tool as a working implement. 7. Do not engage in horseplay. 8. Stay alert, focus on your work and use common sense when working with tools. 9. Do not use tool while tired, after having consumed drugs or alcohol, or while under the influence of medication. 10. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 11. Do not hold or carry tool with a finger on the trigger. 12. Drive fasteners into proper work surface only. 13. Do not drive fasteners into other fasteners. 14. After driving a fastener, tool may spring back ("recoil") causing it to move away from the work surface. To reduce risk of injury always manage recoil by: a) always maintaining control of tool. b) allowing recoil to move tool away from work surface. c) not resisting recoil such that tool will be forced back into the work surface. In "Contact Actuation Mode," if workpiece contact is allowed to re-contact work surface before the trigger is released, an unintended discharge of a fastener will occur. d) keeping face and body parts away from tool. 15. When working close to an edge of a workpiece or at steep angles use care to minimize chipping, splitting or splintering, or free flight or ricochet of fasteners, which may cause injury. 16. Keep hands and body away from fastener discharge area of tool. 17. Do not load tool with fasteners when any one of the operating controls is activated. 18. Do not operate tool with any power source other than that specified in tool operating/ safety instructions. 19. Do not operate tool with any operating pressure other than that specified in tool operating/ safety instructions. 3 20. Always select an actuation system that is appropriate to the fastener application and the training of the operator. 21. Use extra caution when driving fasteners into existing walls or other blind areas to prevent contact with hidden objects or persons on other side (e.g., wires, pipes.) 22. Do not lift, pull or lower tool by the hose. Disconnecting tool Disconnect tool from the power source when: 1. Not in use; 2. Performing any maintenance or repairs; 3. Clearing a jam; 4. Elevating, lowering or otherwise moving the tool to a new location; 5. Tool is outside of the operator's supervision or control; or 6. Removing fasteners from the magazine. Additional safety instructions 1. The area should be sufficiently illuminated to assure safe operations. The area should be clear and litter-free. 2. There may be local regulations concerning noise which must be complied with by keeping noise levels within prescribed limits. In certain cases, shutters should be used to contain noise. 3. Check walls, ceilings, floors, roofing and the like carefully to avoid possible electrical shock, gas leakage, explosions, etc. caused by striking live wires, conduits or gas pipes. 4. On rooftops and other high locations, drive fasteners as you move forward. It is easy to lose your footing if you drive fasteners while inching backward. When driving against perpendicular surface, drive fasteners from the top to the bottom. You can perform the operations with less fatigue by doing so. 5. Do not leave the loaded tool or the air compressor under pressure for a long time out in the sun. Be sure that dust, sand, chips and foreign matter will not enter the tool in the place where you leave it setting. 6. Perform cleaning and maintenance right after finishing the job. Keep the tool in tip-top condition. Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting and minimize friction-related wear. Wipe off all dust from the parts. 7. Do not disconnect the air hose with a finger on the trigger. An unexpected driving will cause serious injury when the air hose is connected. 8. When you drop or strike the tool, check the tool damage or crack and make sure that safety systems are in working order before operation. As there is high pressure inside the tool, failure to do so will cause serious injury. 9. Ask Makita's Authorized service centers for periodical inspection of the tool. 10. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, maintenance and repairs should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ENGLISH