Facom NS.1400F, Original Instructions Manual

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arms. Hold the tool with a light but safe grip, taking account of the required hand reaction forces. Stop using any tool if
discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek medical advice before resuming use.
• This tool is not insulated against electric shock, contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts live.
• Due to dust generated while using tool, a risk assessment and the imple mentation of appropriate controls for these hazards are
essential.
• Accessories and tools can get hot during operation. Wear gloves when handling them. Ensure the tool is off when changing
accessories.
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Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective
equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fl y away and cause injury beyond immediate area
of operation.
• Never direct air at yourself or anyone else, or serious personal injury may result.
• Wear warm clothing whenever working in cold conditions and keep your hands warm and dry.
• Whipping hoses can cause severe injury. Always check for damaged or loose hoses and fi ttings.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, chipping and other construction
activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth,
eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
• Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory
or other injury. Always use CE suitable approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure and suitable
extraction systems. Direct particles away from face and body.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Do not let children come in contact with this tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
• Do not modify this tool. Modifi cations can reduce the effectiveness of safety measures and increase the risks to the
operator.
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Do not discard the safety instructions; give them to the operator.
• Do not use the tool if it has been damaged.
• Be aware that the failure of the workpiece or accessories, or even of the tool itself, can generate high-velocity
projectiles.
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills unless they are supervised by person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone whith this product. This tool and its accessories must be used in
compliance with these instructions. Using it for any other purpose may cause a risk of danger for people and the
environment.
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Only qualifi ed and trained operators should install, adjust or use the tool.
• For overhead work, wear a safety helmet.
• Direct the exhaust so as to minimize disturbance of dust in a dust-fi lled environment. Do not direct exhaust air towards
hands.
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Where dust or fumes are created, the priority shall be to control them at the point of emission.
• All integral features or accessories for the collection, extraction or suppression of airborne dust or fumes should be
correctly used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not free run tool with socket installed on tool.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR IMPACT WRENCHES
WARNING
• Use only impact rated accessory sockets and extensions recommended by FACOM. Inspect accessories before use. Do not
use cracked or damaged accessories. Do not use chrome sockets, hand sockets or any other accessories not rated for impact
use.
• The tool’s power is controlled by the pressure exerted on the trigger, fi rmly grip the tool and squeeze the trigger to operate.
• Do not use sockets with excessive wear to the input or output drives. Periodically check the square drive on the impact wrench.
Make sure the socket, extension bar, or other attachment is securely fi tted before operating tool.
• When loosening fasteners fi rst ensure that there is suffi cient clearance behind the tool to avoid hand entrapment. The tool will
move away from the threaded joint as the nut/bolt is loosened and rides up the thread, moving the tool with it. Make sure hands
are kept away from the sockets during tool use.
• Securely fi t the socket or attachment to the impact wrench. Inspect anvil and retaining ring of tool prior to use. Missing or
damaged items should be replaced before use.
• Ensure that the forward/reverse switch is in the correct position for tightening or loosening the fastener.
• The nut/bolt can then run down the thread using the power drive of the tool. For loosening a joint the tool can be used in the
reverse sequence.
• Recommended to use a hardened steel (or material with comparable shock resistance) threaded hose fi tting (Fig 5).
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Before running the tool, check that there is no dangerous interaction with the immediate environment (explosive gas, fl ammable
or dangerous liquid, unknown piping, electric sheathing or cable, etc).
• Before connecting the tool to the air inlet, check the trigger is not blocked in the on position by an obstacle.
• In the event of blockage, release the trigger and disconnect the tool from the compressed air network.
• Ensure that the unit on which work is being carried out is immobilized.