APPLYING TORQUE
1. Insert an appropriate socket or drive attachment
onto the square drive of the ratchet and onto the
fastener you want to tighten.
2. Apply hand pressure to the grip, and ONLY TO THE
GRIP. You may support the wrench at the ratchet head
with the other hand to steady it, especially when using
long socket extensions, without appreciably affecting
the accuracy of the wrench.
3. If, due to the required effort, you need to use both
hands, put the other hand on the top of the first hand,
never on any other part of the wrench.
4. Apply slow and steady pull or push until the wrench
momentarily releases, with or without a distinct "click"
sound. Release the pressure right at this point. DO
NOT OVERTORQUE!
SAFETY WARNING
Overtorqued or defective fasteners, sockets, as well as
the wrench itself, may suddenly break causing you to
lose balance, fall, or to suffer other trauma. Be sure
that you have firm footing, are properly balanced, and
if necessary are using appropriate harness, back
support, or other safety device.
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