IMPORTANT! Read all instructions and warnings before using these tools.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING NEEDLES
TO INSTALL NEEDLE
Slide needle guard over needle. (See Figure 1)
Put needle lock lever in unlocked position (lever pointed to front of tool). (See Figure 2)
Place tool so lock lever faces away from you.
Insert needle by aligning side slot on needle with guide slot on tool.
Turn needle lock lever to locked position (lever pointed to back of tool). (See Figure 2)
Remove needle guard.
TO REMOVE NEEDLE
Slide needle guard over needle.
Put needle lock lever in unlocked position (lever pointed to front of tool). (See Figure 2)
Slide the needle out of the tool.
Dispose of needle in a Biohazard Sharps container. NOTE: For contaminated needles, see safety instructions on page 2.
LOADING AND ATTACHING FASTENERS
TO LOAD FASTENERS
Insert the end of the round connecting bar on the fastener clip into the round guide slot at the top of the tool. (See Figure 1)
Gently push the fastener clip into the guide as far as it will go. Tool is ready for use.
TO REMOVE A PARTIALLY USED CLIP
Fully depress the trigger and remove the clip by pulling upwards. NOTE: Always depress the trigger when removing a clip of fasteners from the tool. Failure to do so may cause the tool to jam.
TO ATTACH FASTENERS
Insert the needle through the hole in the tag.
Insert the needle through the garment.
Hold the material firmly against the front of the tool and squeeze the trigger.
Release the trigger.
Withdraw the needle and tool from the garment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Needle sticks can transmit life-threatening diseases if shared. Use only your own tool and needle. Protective gloves recommended. Immediately discard any needle that sticks you (see below).
TO DISCARD A CONTAMINATED NEEDLE
Use an adhesive bandage to immediately remove contaminated needle and to avoid contaminating needle guard.
Dispose of needle and bandage in an approved Biohazard Sharps container.
TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF NEEDLE STICKS
Use a protective glove while tagging.
Put needle guard on needle when not in use and when installing or removing uncontaminated needles.
FOLLOWING THESE WARNINGS IS IMPORTANT
Invisible traces of infected blood can remain on the needle for days after a needle stick.
Someone else could use your tool by mistake.
A contaminated needle can infect the next person who gets stuck, transmitting HIV. hepatitis or other blood biome diseases.
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For more details. see OSHA 3127 and 29 CFR 1910.1030.
Call thine Customer Service at 1400-295.5510 to, information on productive tagging gloves.