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IMPORTANT SAFETY IMFORMATION
Read and understand tool labels and all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and
warnings in this manual before operating or maintaining this Stapler & Nailer. Failure to follow
warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
Most accidents that result from the operation and maintenance of Stapler & Nailers are caused
by the failure to observe basic safety rules and precautions. An accident can often be avoided
by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate
safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this manual and in the sections
which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by
DANGERS and WARNINGS on the Stapler & Nailer and in this manual.
Never use this Stapler & Nailer for applications other than those specified in this manual.
DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE Emphasizes essential information.
7 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – U.S. AND CANADA ONLY
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (“QEP”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Porta-Nails brand product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of seven (7) years from the date of purchase. In the unlikely
event that a problem occurs, return the product along with proof of purchase to QEP, or a QEP authorized service
center freight prepaid and insured, so that a determination of the fault can be made. If the fault is a result of
defective materials or workmanship, a no-charge replacement or repair will be made, at our discretion. The
product will be returned freight prepaid.
This warranty does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from accident, abuse or misuse, normal
wear, neglect, or unauthorized attempted repairs. Driver blades, hammer handles, hammer caps, springs,
o-rings, seals, pistons and other metal moving components are considered normally wearing parts that require
periodical replacement and are not covered under this warranty unless our examination reveals defective
material and or workmanship. Use genuine Porta-Nails replacement parts and fasteners for best performance.
Purchaser assumes all risk of use, handling, and storage of the product not In strict accordance with the
instructions. This warranty is not transferable.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. QEP DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL QEP BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.
