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As with any tool, proper routine maintenance is important for safe and efficient use of pneumatic nailers and staplers.
  • Regular oiling, if required
  • Daily tightening of cap screws,
  • Ensuring proper movement of the safety element and trigger are extremely important for safe use.
  • NEVER attempt to repair a cracked or broken part, such as attempting to weld the fracture or break. This could result in a part which will no longer operate as designed, and place the user and others at risk. Refrain from such attempted repairs. It is not worth the risk!
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All SENCO nailers and staplers are shipped from the factory with DANGER labels already on the tool. These labels contain a series of basic, yet extremely important safety messages for the user and bystander. Regardless of how well these labels are attached, or how scratch-resistant or wear-resistant they may be, it is possible that, in time, the wording may become illegible with normal use. Whenever you are repairing the tool, performing routine maintenance or have the opportunity to inspect the tool, make sure the label is readable. If it is not, replace the label with an adhesive version.
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As you know, SENCO nails and staples are designed and manufactured specifically for use with SENCO tools.
While non-SENCO nails and staples can be used in SENCO tools, there is no guarantee that the end user will not experience performance problems. These problems could range from premature wear of parts to injury to the end user.That's why in our written and oral communication with you we continually reference the importance of using only SENCO fasteners in SENCO tools.
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SENCO pneumatic tools are designed to be used only with clean, dry, regulated, compressor air. You should never use any bottled gas, such
as oxygen or carbon dioxide, as a power source for pneumatic tools. Such practice will cause the tool to literally explode, causing serious injury or death to the user and bystanders.
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Be safe. Always disconnect tool from air supply before:
  • Handing the tool to another person
  • Leaving work area
  • Moving tool to another location
  • Cleaning a jammed fastener
  • Doing tool maintenance
Always practice safety first and remind your customers to do the same.
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SENCO offers two basic types of triggers for most tool models, Dual Action and Restrictive Trigger. It is important that you, understand the differences between the two triggers in order to help you understand how each operates before they make their decision as to which trigger you prefer. Applications for each trigger and the methods of operating them are as follows:
Dual Action Trigger (also called Bottom Fire/Trigger Fire) is for applications where high production work is desired.
Methods of Operating
  • Bottom Fire Method: This method of operation is sometimes called bounce firing. You must keep the trigger pulled while moving the tool along the work surface with a bouncing motion, depressing the safety element where you want to drive a nail or staple.
  • Trigger Fire Method: First depress the safety element where you want to drive a nail or staple, then pull the trigger. See SAFETY NOTE below regarding "rebound."
Restrictive Trigger (also called Trigger Fire) is for applications where precision nail or staple placement is desired.
Method of Operating
  • You must first depress the safety element where you want to drive a nail or staple, and then pull the trigger. After each nail or staple is driven, completely release the trigger and lift the tool off the work surface.
SAFETY NOTE: Both types of triggers are safe if used as described above and according to all warnings and instructions. A Restrictive Trigger Tool may reduce the possibility of injury to you or others in the area. This is because it is less likely to drive an unwanted nail or staple if you keep the trigger pulled and accidentally bump the safety element against yourself or others.
Also, these tools will "rebound" or bounce when driving a nail or staple. Rebound can cause the user to drive an unwanted nail or staple (double fire). Double fire will occur if the safety element is unintentionally allowed to recontact the work surface or anything else (e.g., your body) with the trigger pulled. A Restrictive Trigger Tool will reduce the possibility of double fire and may reduce the speed of operation compared to a Dual Action Trigger tool
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Safety Glasses
Safety glasses should be worn when using the equipment.
 
 
 
 

SENCO wants to please remind you to never carry the tool with their finger under or on the trigger. If the user does not intend to drive a fastener, the tool should not be held with the finger in such a position. The reason, of course, is to prevent accidents since the tool will fire if the trigger is pulled and the safety is bumped with sufficient force. Please practice safety first, and remind your customers to do the same.


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As a SENCO user, you are aware that an Operating Instructions Manual, commonly referred to as a "users manual," is included with each tool shipped from our factory.
The manual contains several important sections relative to user safety, tool use, tool maintenance, etc. The safety warning section is, without a doubt, the most important section.

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