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Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity
for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay
attention to these symbols.
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.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indi-
cates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
example of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilat-
ed area, and work with approved safety equipment,
al ways wear OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved,
properly fit ting face mask or res pi ra tor when us ing
such tools.When using air tools, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
This product contains chemicals,
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Improper operation or maintenance of
this product could result in serious injury
and property damage. Read and
understand all warnings and operating
instructions before using this equipment.
When using air tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
Read and understand this instruction manual
and tool labels before installing, operating or
servicing this tool. Keep these instructions in
a safe accessible place.
Operators and others in work area must wear
ANSI Z87.1 CAN/CSA Z94.3 approved safety
glasses with side shields.
Operators and others in work area must wear
ear protection.
Oil daily for optimal performance.
• Avoid prolonged use: repetitive motion or
exposure to vibration may be harmful to your
hands or arms. Use gloves to provide extra
cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit
daily time of use.
• Do Not Use oxygen or reactive gases;
explosion may occur.
• Do Not Exceed air pressure of 90 PSI.
• Read all manuals included with this product
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Only persons well acquainted with these rules
of safe operation should be allowed to use the
air tool.
• Do not exceed any pressure rating of any
component in the system.
• Disconnect the air tool from air supply before
changing tools or attachments and during
non-operation.
• Always wear safety glasses and ear protection
during operation. Always wear approved safety
glasses with shields. Always wear approved
hearing protection.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing or apparel
which contains loose straps or ties, etc. Which
could become entangled in moving parts of the
tool and results in serious personal injury.
• Do not wear jewelry, watches, identifications,
bracelets, necklace, etc. When operating any
tool, they may become caught in moving parts
and result in serious injury.
• Do not depress trigger when connecting the air
supply hose.
• Always use attachments designed for use with
air powered impact tools.
• Do not use damaged or worn attachments.
• DO NOT use hand tool sockets. Use impact
quality sockets only.
• Never trigger the tool when not applied to a
work object Attachments must be securely
attached. Loose attachments can cause serious
injury.
• Protect air lines from damage or puncture.
• Never point an air tool at oneself or any other
person. Serious injury could occur.
• Check air hoses for weak or worn condition
before each use. Make sure all connections are
secure.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight and
ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Do not put hands near or under moving parts.