Cooper Tools Cleco PBA-12, Operation & Service Manual

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Safety Recommendations
Work gloves with vibration reducing liners and wrist sup-
ports are available from some manufacturers of industrial
work gloves. Tool wraps and grips are also available from
a number of different manufacturers. These gloves, wraps,
and wrist supports are designed to reduce and moderate
the effects of extended vibration exposure and repetitive
wrist trauma. Since they vary widely in design, material,
thickness, vibration reduction, and wrist support qualities,
it is recommended that the glove, tool wrap, or wrist support
manufacturer be consulted for items designed for your
specific application.
WARNING! Proper fit of gloves is
important. Improperly fitted gloves may restrict blood
flow to the fingers and can substantially reduce grip
strength.
For more information on the safe use of portable air tools,
see the latest edition of ANSI B186.1, Safety Code for
Portable Air Tools, available from the American National
Standards Institire, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, New York,
NY 10036.
This information is a compilation of general safety practices
obtained from various sources available at the date of
production. However, our company does not represent that
every acceptable safety practice is offered herein, or that
abnormal or unusual circumstances may not warrant or
require additional procedures. Your work may require addi-
tional specific safety procedures. Follow these procedures
as required by your company.
Warning Labels
The warning labels found on these tools are an essential
part of this product. Labels should not be removed. Labels
should be checked periodically for ligibility. Replace warn-
ing labels when missing or when the information can no
longer be read. Replacement labels can be ordered as any
spare part.
Any tool operator should be aware of the following warning
signs and symptoms so that a problem can be addressed
before it becomes a debilitating injury. Any user suffering
prolonged symptoms of tingling, numbness, blanching of
fingers, clumsiness or weakened grip, nocturnal pain in the
hand, or any other disorder of the shoulders, arms, wrists,
or fingers is advised to consult a physician. If it is deter-
mined that the symptoms are job related or aggravated by
movements and postures dictated by the job design, it may
be necessary for the employer to take steps to prevent
further occurrences. These steps might include, but are not
limited to, repositioning the workpiece or redesigning the
workstation, reassigning workers to other jobs, rotating
jobs, changing work pace, and/or changing the type of tool
used so as to minimize stress on the operator. Some tasks
may require more than one type of tool to obtain the
optimum operator/tool/task relationship.
The following suggestions will help reduce or moderate the
effects of repetitive work motions and/or extended vibra-
tion exposure:
• Use a minimum hand grip force consistent with
proper control and safe operation
• Keep body and hands warm and dry (cold
weather is reported to be a major factor contrib-
uting to Raynaud's Syndrome)
• Avoid anything that inhibits blood circulation
—Smoking Tobacco (another contributing
factor)
—Cold Temperatures
—Certain Drugs
• Tasks should be performed in such a manner
that the wrists are maintained in a neutral posi-
tion, which is not flexed, hyperextended,
or turned side to side.
• Stressful postures should be avoided — select
a tool appropriate for the job and work location
• Avoid highly repetitive movements of hands
and wrists, and continuous vibration exposure
(after each period of operation, exercise to
increase blood circulation)
• Keep tool well maintained and replace worn
parts
Extension Neutral Flexion Radial Deviation Neutral Ulnar Deviation
Avoid Avoid
Avoid
OK Avoid OK
CAUTION
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204036-8
Pinch Hazard.
Keep hands and fingers
away from pinch point.