Safety precautions, Operating the tool, Always hold tool perpendicular to work surface – Remington 489 User Manual

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Safety Precautions

6

YES

7.

DO NOT drive power fasteners into steel base material less then 3/16" thick,
within 2" of a weld, within 1/2" of the edge, or within 1" of another power fastener.

3"

3"

3"

482-39

6.

DO NOT drive power fasteners into concrete less than three times as thick as
the intended fastener penetration, within 3" of the edge, within 3" of another
power fastener, or within 3" of a failed power fastener.

8.

When fastening into masonry walls, always drive into horizontal mortar joints,
NEVER into vertical mortar joints. BE CAREFUL. A poorly laid joint may permit
too much penetration and/or unsatisfactory holding power.

OPERATING THE TOOL

1.

ALWAYS hold tool perpendicular to work surface.

3/16" MIN

1/2"

1"

482-41

3"

3X

1X

482-38

TOO THIN

WELD

482-40

G 018

NO

489-29

G 018

90˚

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