Get ready for work—you must wear:

• A work shirt and pants,
• Work shoes with composite toe caps,
• Work gloves,
• Safety glasses.

Before you start work, remember that you must:

• Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training.
• Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
• Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.

Before starting work with a stapler:

• Prepare auxiliary equipment for storing materials, instruments, tools, and waste.
• Put on the required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses.
• Plan the sequence of activities.
• Check the technical condition of the stapler, safety devices, and tightness of screws and nuts.
• Prepare workshop aids, measuring instruments, and work tools.
• Perform a test run and check that the stapler is working properly.
• Report any faults you notice immediately to your supervisor.

During work:

• Keep your workstation clean.
• Remember to wear the necessary personal protective equipment.
• Fold materials so that they do not pose a hazard.
• Use the size of staples recommended by the manufacturer.
• Protect the device from contact with liquids.
• Protect the battery from falls and impacts.
• Turn off the device if you notice any irregularities.
• Use the device for its intended purpose.

After finishing work:

• Turn off the stapler after finishing work.
• Remove the staples from the magazine and connect the battery for charging.
• Clean up the work area.
• Clean the device according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Make sure that the device does not pose a hazard to the environment.

What should NOT be done?

• Allow unauthorized persons to work with the device.
• Press the trigger if the tool is not pointed toward the work surface.
• Repair the device yourself or perform other repair activities not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Remove the covers and safety devices from the stapler.
• Carry the stapler while it is connected (e.g., on a belt).
• Use the stapler in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
• Shoot staples into thin materials.
• Place your hands or other body parts under the staple firing area.
• Point the tool toward yourself or others.

Malfunction or accident?

• If something breaks, turn off the stapler, secure it against restarting, and report the malfunction to your supervisor.
• If an accident has occurred, do not touch anything and inform your supervisor.
• Hang a sign on the damaged stapler saying: "DEVICE UNDER REPAIR – DO NOT TURN ON."