with your doctor BEFORE operating the Long Reach
Air Tool. Guard against the possibility of back related
injuries. Always lift the Long Reach Air Tool with leg
muscles and not with the back.
6) Prolonged use of the Long Reach Air Tool (or other,
similar machines) exposes the operator to vibrations
which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud's
Phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand's
ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces
numbness and burning sensations and may cause
nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not
sustain Whitefinger Disease. Therefore, continuous
and regular users should closely monitor the condition
of their hands and fingers. After each period of use,
exercise to restore normal blood circulation. If any of
the symptoms appear, seek medical advice
immediately. It is recommended that special gloves,
designed to reduce the effects of Whitefinger Disease
be worn whenever possible and practical. Contact the
Customer Service Department for additional
information. There is no charge for this service.
7) Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting, but allow
complete freedom of movement. Never wear loose
fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, jewelry, flared or
cuffed pants or anything that could become caught on
controls or moving parts. Wear long pants to protect
your legs. Protect your hands with heavy duty, nonslip
gloves to improve your grip. Good footing is most
important when operating the Long Reach Air Tool.
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety
shoes are highly recommended. Keep shoes properly
laced. Never wear tennis shoes or other, similar type
shoes which afford little or no protection. Wear an
approved safety hard hat to protect the operator'(s')
head(s) where there is a danger of head injuries. Noise
generated by the Long Reach Air Tool and the actual
operating process itself can damage your hearing.
Wear approved sound barriers (ear plugs or ear
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Continuous and
regular operators should have their hearing checked
regularly.
8) Visually inspect the Long Reach Air Tool and
accessory tools for damaged or worn parts. Look for
loose and/or damaged handle grips. Check for loose
and/or broken parts. Determine that operator controls
work freely, all safety devices are operative and
information/safety decals are readable. Check to
determine that the Long Reach Air Tool and all related
accessories are in good mechanical condition
BEFORE utilization.
9) Contact appropriate representatives to determine
if/where electrical cables, gas lines and other
hazardous items are buried under the work surface
BEFORE utilization. The Long Reach Air Tool and
related accessories are not classified as being
insulated. Contact with buried electrical cables, gas
lines and other hazardous items can result in
electrocution and/or an explosion.
10) Know how the controls operate. Know how to stop
the Long Reach Air Tool quickly in an emergency.
11) Never exceed the recommended capacities of the
Long Reach Air Tool. Refer to the Specifications
section of this manual for more detailed information.
Always utilize the correct accessory tool designed for
use with the Long Reach Air Tool. Use of an incorrect
accessory tool can result in property damage and/or
personal injury.
OPERATION.
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless
tobacco while utilizing the Long Reach Air Tool. Do not
attempt to eat and/or drink while utilizing the Long
Reach Air Tool. Determine that eyeglasses, hearing aid
devices and other medical related devices are properly
secured. Keep shoes properly laced. Use of the Long
Reach Air Tool is strenuous and causes fatigue. Help
prevent the cause of an accident. Plan to take work
breaks as required to help maintain proper mental and
physical alertness.
2) The MDF Series Long Reach Air Tools are not
sealed or insulated. Do not operate any Long Reach
Air Tool in an explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. Refer to current OSHA and
National Electric Code® rules and regulations.
3) The MDF Series Long Reach Air Tools are designed
for use by one operator. Use of the Long Reach Air
Tool by more then one operator can lead to confusion
and loss of control, resulting in property damage and/or
personal injury. Never operate the Long Reach Air Tool
with an improper number of operators. If it is felt that
more than one operator is required to furnish additional
"down pressure" to the accessory tool STOP and
contact the Customer Service Department for specific
operational and service/maintenance information.
There is no charge for this service.
4) Do not operate the Long Reach Air Tool with
onlookers close by. Caution all onlookers to stand
clear. The operational process can result in flying
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