Nail Gun Safety Rules for Woodworking and Your Woodshop

• Wear safety glasses with side shields.
• Disconnect the nail gun from the electrical outlet or air hose when resupplying it with nails.
• Keep fingers away from the trigger when not in operation.
• Press the nail gun firmly onto the stock before attempting to nail.
• Use only compressed air to power the nail gun, not bottled gas.
• Never exceed 120 psi, or the manufacturer's specifications.
• Always be sure that the nose guard safety spring is in position.
• Always move forward in a sequential order when nailing.
• Never use old or rusty nails in the nail gun.
• Never point the nail gun at another person.
• Never rest the nail gun against any part of your body.
• When finished with the nailing procedure, disconnect the nail gun from the power source.

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