Powered Hand Tools - Pneumatic Nailing and Stapling Tools

• Permit only experienced and trained people to operate pneumatic nailing and stapling tools.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles) and, where necessary, use hearing protection.
• Inspect each tool before connecting it to the air supply:
  • Check tool safety mechanisms if applicable.
  • Tighten all screws and cylinder caps securely.
• Check for correct air supply and pressure before connecting a tool.
• Check that the tool is correctly and securely connected to the air supply hose, in good working order, and has a fully operating safety mechanism before using.
• Always handle a tool as if it is loaded with fasteners (nails, staples, etc.).
• Equip tools with a work-contacting element that limits the contact area to one that is as small as practical.
• Make sure that the mechanical linkage between work-contacting element and trigger is enclosed.

• Disconnect tool from air supply when not in use and during cleaning or adjustment. Before clearing a blockage, be sure to depress the trigger to exhaust all air from the tool.
• Use only fasteners recommended by the manufacturer.
• Permit only properly trained people to carry out tool maintenance.

• Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone else whether it contains fasteners or not.
• Do not operate at a pressure above the manufacturers' rating.
• Do not depress the trigger unless the nose piece of tool is directed onto a safe work surface.
• Do not carry a tool with the trigger depressed.
• Do not load a tool with fasteners while the trigger is depressed.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance.
• Do not use compressed air to blow debris or to clean dirt from clothes.

Refer to Powered Hand Tools - Basic Safety for Pneumatic Tools for general safety tips for using tools powered by compressed air.