# Tacker safety warnings

- Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the tacker can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.

- Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge the fastener causing an injury.

- Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target.

- Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the tacker may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in.

- Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. The mechanism may be under compression and the fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a jammed condition.

- Do not use this tacker for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.

- Disconnect the tacker from the power source when loading and unloading fasteners, making adjustments or changing accessories. The tacker may be accidentally activated if it is connected to the power source, which may result in personal injury.

- Be careful when handling fasteners, especially when loading and unloading. The fasteners have sharp points which may result in personal injury.

- Keep fingers away from trigger when not operating this tacker and when moving from one operating position to another. Unexpected triggering will discharge a fastener, which may result in personal injury.

- Hold the tacker by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring. A fastener contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the tacker "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

- Hold the tacker with a firm grasp during operation. Uncontrolled recoil of the tacker may result in unintended activation, which may result in personal injury.

- Keep all body parts such as hands and legs, etc. away from the firing direction of the tool. The fastener may penetrate the workpiece as well as any object behind it, which may result in personal injury.

- When using the tacker, keep all body parts such as hands and legs, etc. away from the area where the fastener is driven into the workpiece. The fasterer could deflect and exit the workpiece, which may result in personal injury.

- Use suitable detectors to determine if there are hidden supply lines or contact the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric cables can cause fire and electric shock. Damaging gas lines can lead to explosion. Breaking water pipes causes property damage.

- In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or explode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.

- Do not modify or open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.

- The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.

- Only use the battery in the manufacturer's products. This is the only way in which you can protect the battery against dangerous overload.

| Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water and moisture. There is a risk of explosion and short-circuiting.