Makita AF353 Instruction Manual page 7

13. Do not overreach. Only use in a safe working
place. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
14. Keep bystanders away (when working in an
area where there is a likelihood of through traf-
fic of people). Clearly mark off your operating
area.
15. Never point the tool at yourself or others.
16. Do not rest your finger on the trigger when
picking up the tool, moving between operating
areas and positions or walking, as resting
finger on trigger can lead to inadvertent opera-
tion. For tools with selective actuation, always
check the tool before use to ascertain the
correct mode is selected.
17. Only wear gloves that provide adequate feel
and safe control of triggers and any adjusting
devices.
18. When resting the tool, lay it down on the flat
surface. If you use the hook equipped with
the tool, hook the tool securely on the stable
surface.
19. Do not operate when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or the like.
Projectile hazards
1. The fastener driving tool shall be disconnected
when unloading fasteners, making adjust-
ments, clearing jams or changing accessories.
2. During operation be careful that fasteners
penetrate material correctly and cannot be
deflected/misfired towards operator and/or any
bystanders.
3. During operation, debris from workpiece and
fastening/collation system may be discharged.
4. Always wear impact-resistant eye protection
with side shields during operation of the tool.
► Fig.1
WARNING: It is an employer's responsibility
to enforce the use of safety eye protection
equipment by the tool operators and by other
persons in the immediate working area.
For Australia and New Zealand only
Always wear safety glasses and face shield to
protect your eyes from dust or fastener injury.
The safety glasses and the face shield should
conform with the requirements of AS/NZS 1336.
5. The risks to others shall be assessed by the
operator.
6. Be careful with tools without workpiece con-
tact as they can be fired unintentionally and
injure operator and/or bystander.
7. Ensure tool is always safely engaged on the
workpiece and cannot slip.
8. Wear hearing protection to protect your ears
against exhaust noise and head protection.
Also wear light but not loose clothing. Sleeves
should be buttoned or rolled up. No necktie
should be worn.
Operating hazards
1. Hold the tool correctly: be ready to counteract
normal or sudden movements such as recoil.
2. Maintain a balanced body position and secure
footing.
3. Appropriate safety glasses shall be used and
appropriate gloves and protective clothing are
recommended.
4. Appropriate hearing protection shall be worn.
5. Use the correct energy supply as directed in
the instruction manual.
6. This tool has either selective actuation for con-
tact actuation or continuous contact actuation
by actuation mode selectors or is a contact
actuation or continuous actuation contact tool
and has been marked with the symbol above.
Its intended uses are for production applica-
tions such as pallets, furniture, manufactured
housing, upholstery and sheathing.
7. If using this tool in selective actuation mode,
always ensure it is in the correct actuation
setting.
8. Do not use this tool in contact actuation for
applications such as closing boxes or crates
and fitting transportation safety systems on
trailers and lorries.
9. Be careful when changing from one driving
location to another.
10. Always assume that the tool contains
fasteners.
Do not rush the job or force the tool. Handle
11.
the tool carefully.
12. Never use fastener driving tools marked with
the symbol "Do not use on scaffoldings, lad-
ders" for specific application for example:
— when changing one driving location to
another involves the use of scaffoldings,
stairs, ladders, or ladder alike constructions,
e.g. roof laths;
— closing boxes or crates;
— fitting transportation safety systems e.g. on
vehicles and wagons.
13. Watch your footing and maintain your balance
with the tool. Make sure there is no one below
when working in high locations, and secure the air
hose to prevent danger if there is sudden jerking
or catching.
14. 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 fasteners against perpen-
dicular surface, work from the top to the bottom.
You can perform driving operations with less
fatigue by doing so.
15. A fastener will be bent or the tool can become
jammed if you mistakenly drive fastener on
top of another fastener or strike a knot in the
wood. The fastener may be thrown and hit
someone, or the tool itself can react danger-
ously. Place the fasteners with care.
16. Do not leave the loaded tool or the air com-
pressor 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.
17. Never attempt to drive fasteners from both the
inside and outside at the same time. Fasteners
may rip through and/or fly off, presenting a grave
danger.
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