DeWalt D51180 Original Instructions Manual page 20

E N G L I S H
Safety Instructions
When using tools, always observe the safety
regulations applicable in your country to reduce
the risk of personal injury. Read the following safety
instructions before attempting to operate this product.
Keep these instructions in a safe place!
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
General
1. Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas and benches can cause
accidents.
2. Consider work area environment.
Do not expose tools to humidity. Keep work
area well lit. Do not use tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
3. Keep children away.
Do not let children or visitors come into contact
with the tool. Supervision is required for those
under 16 years of age.
4. Store idle tools.
When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry
place and locked up securely, out of reach of
children.
5. Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They
can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear
rubber gloves and non-slip safety footwear. Wear
protective hair covering to keep long hair out of
the way.
6. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
7. Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate the tool when you are tired.
8. Use appropriate tool.
The intended use is described in this instruction
manual. Do not force small tools or attachments
to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. The tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
WARNING! The use of any accessory or
attachment or performance of any operation with
this tool, other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk of personal
injury.
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9. Maintain tools with care.
Keep the tools in good condition and clean
for better and safer performance. Follow the
instructions for maintenance and changing
accessories. Keep all controls dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
10. Check for damaged parts.
Before using the tool, carefully check it for damage
to ensure that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for misalignment and
seizure of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Have damaged guards or other defective parts
repaired or replaced as instructed.
11. Have your tool repaired by an authorized
D WALT repair agent.
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This tool is in accordance with the relevant safety
regulations. To avoid danger, tools must only be
repaired by qualified technicians.
Additional safety instructions for pneumatic
tools
● Use quick-action couplings for connection to
the compressed air system. The non-sealable
nipple must be fi tted to the tool in such a way
that no compressed air remains in the tool after
disconnection.
● Always use clean, dry compressed air. Do not
use oxygen or combustible gases as an energy
source for this tool.
● Only connect this tool to an air supply where
the maximum allowable pressure of the tool
cannot be exceeded by more than 10%. In case
of higher pressures, a pressure reducing valve
including a downstream safety valve shall be
built into the compressed air supply.
● Only use hoses with a rating exceeding the
maximum operating pressure of the tool.
● Before transporting the tool, disconnect it from
the compressed air system, especially where
ladders are used or where unusual physical
posture is adopted while moving.
● Disconnect the tool from the air supply when it
is not in use.
Additional safety instructions for fastener
driving tools
● Before use check that the magnet in the nail
guide is functioning properly. Do not use the
tool if the magnet is defective.