SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
Repair or Warranty Contact
Clayton Associates, Inc.
•
1650 Oak Street
•
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701
•
P.+1-732-363-2100 F.+1-732-364-6084
www.DustlessMadeSimple.com
•
Please refer to the Air Tool Manufacturer’s Documentation for Safety, Operations, and Maintenance of all air tools in conjunction
with Clayton Dust Collection Shrouds.
Carefully read all instructions before operating any Clayton Dust Collection Shroud.
Products offered by Clayton should not be modified, converted or otherwise altered from the original design without express
written consent from Clayton Associates, Inc.
Tool Intent
Clayton Dust Collection Shrouds are designed for use with a variety of air tools and provide dust collection during operations such as grinding,
deburring, blending and polishing operations on materials such as, plastic, fiberglass, composites, rubber, glass and stone. Please refer to the
air tool manufacturer’s documentation for Tool Intent of all air tools used in conjunction with Clayton Dust Collection Shrouds.
Do not use this tool for anything other than its intended applications.
This tool is not intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and is not insulated against contact with electrical power.
Clayton Dust Collection Shrouds are not designed to replace manufacturer installed safety guards and shields.
Never remove the factory installed safety devices from air tools used in conjunction with Clayton Dust Collection Shrouds.
Collection Efficiency
Clayton Dust Collection Shrouds are very effective in limiting worker exposure to airborne dust and debris. The level of collection is
dependent upon the performance of the vacuum to which it is connected, the speed of the air tool used and the way in which a tool is
handled by the user. Do not assume that the Dust Collection Shroud is collecting 100% of the dust.
Training
It is the tool owner’s responsibility to train all operators in the safe use of this tool and its accessories.
Accessories
• Do not use abrasives, pad holders, or other accessories that exceed the speed rating of this Dust Collection Shroud
• Do not use an air tool that exceeds the speed rating of this Dust Collection Shroud
• Do not use abrasives or pad holders the exceed the size rating of this Dust Collection Shroud
• Never replace the mandrels on Clayton Dust Collection Shrouds with other commercially available mandrels. Mandrels included with the
shrouds have been engineered and balanced specifically for this application
• Before mounting accessories, visually inspect for defects. Do not use defective accessories
• Follow tool specifications before choosing size and type of accessory
WARNING
Always wear eye protection. Operator of tool is responsible for following: eye, face, respiratory, hearing and body protection.
CAUTION
Hand, wrist and arm injury may result from repetitive work, motion and overexposure to vibration.
• Keep hand and clothing away from working end of the tool
• Be sure that any loose clothing, hair and all jewelry is properly restrained
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum shroud, abrasive, or pad holder RPM rating.
• Disconnect air hose from tool when changing abrasives, removing the shroud, or otherwise handling the working end of the tool
CAUTION
DO NOT USE
if tool vibration is excessive. Correct cause, and retest to ensure safe operation
• Make sure that work area is uncluttered, and others are at a safe range from the tools and debris
• Use a vise or clamping device to hold work piece firmly in place
• Do not apply excessive force on tool or apply “rough” treatment to it
• Potentially explosive atmospheres can be caused by dust and fumes resulting from sanding or grinding. Always use dust extraction
or suppression systems which are suitable for the material being processed
• Use only the proper size and style abrasive for the shroud, pad holder, and mandrel
• Oversized or improper abrasives may contact the shroud and cause premature wear or failure
