b) A standard air tool coupling device (sometimes
referred to as a Chicago type coupler) equipped with a
safety pin connection or a short connecting cable.
These safety mechanisms are designed to prevent
escaping, high pressure air from uncontrollably
whipping the hose in the event that it becomes
disconnected for any reason while the air tool is in use,
FIGURE 5.
FIGURE 5
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper
installation of the coupling device of choice. If you
require additional assistance with the installation
process, contact the Customer Service Department for
specific information. There is no charge for this service.
DO NOT UTILIZE ANY
COUPLING DEVICE
WITHOUT AN APPROPRIATE SAFETY DEVICE
PROPERLY INSTALLED TO PREVENT ESCAPING,
HIGH PRESSURE AIR FROM UNCONTROLLABLY
WHIPPING THE HOSE IN THE EVENT IT BECOMES
DISCONNECTED OR SEVERED FOR ANY REASON
WHILE THE AIR TOOL IS IN USE. SUCH AN
OCCURRENCE CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
6) Inspect the individual components of the Long
Reach Air Tool. Inspect all fasteners for security.
Consult a fastener torque chart for the proper value if
any fastener is found to require retorquing.
Before Operating the Long
Reach Air Tool
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO MINIMUM SAFETY,
OPERATIONAL STANDARDS AND PARAMETERS
FOR THE USE OF THE LONG REACH AIR TOOL.
Applications: All models.
Before operating the Long Reach Air Tool, it is
essential that a comprehensive safety and operational
information program be established to increase
personal safety and help maximize overall productivity.
Such a program will include, but not be limited to the
following:
a) Determine the compressed air power source is in
proper mechanical condition, including power source,
reservoir, valves, connections, couplers, etc.
Determine the air reservoir has a current inspection by
an appropriate government and/or testing agency.
b) Inspect all hoses, valves, connections, couplers, etc
to determine that each is of appropriate structural
integrity and/or proper rating and/or capacity.
c) Use of a compressed air power source equipped
with a gasoline/diesel engine can create Carbon
Monoxide, an orderless, poisonous gas. Breathing
Carbon Monoxide fumes can cause personal injury. If
the Long Reach Air Tool is to be operated in a closed
area near the compressed air power source, determine
if supplemental ventilation is required to minimize the
potential effects of Carbon Monoxide to personnel.
Follow current OSHA regulations pertaining to
ventilation.
d) Use of the Long Reach Air Tool can create dusts and
other hazardous classified by-products which can
contaminate the atmosphere within the work space
area. Determine each operator and/or support
personnel is provided with appropriate respiratory
equipment. Follow current OSHA
regulations
pertaining to ventilation
e) Each operator and/or support personnel must be
provided with appropriate safety equipment as deemed
necessary for the job application. Typical equipment
may include, but not be limited to, the following:
specialty glove types, safety eyewear, safety type
shoes, special clothing, safety headwear and hearing
protection.
MDF SERIES LONG REACH AIR TOOLS FORM GOM6019801, VERSION 1.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 12
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