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Risk to injury (cont.)
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Loss of control of the tool can lead to injury to self or
others.
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Never operate tool while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol.
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Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
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Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
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Poor quality, improper, or damaged tools such as
grinding wheels, chisels, sockets, drills, nailers, staplers,
etc., can fly apart during operation, propelling particles
throughout the work area causing serious injury.
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Always use tool attachments rated for the speed of the
air tool.
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Never use air tools which have been dropped, impacted
or damaged by use.
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Use only impact grade sockets on an impact wrench.
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Do not apply excessive force to the tool, let the tool
perform the work.
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Fasteners could ricochet or be propelled causing serious
injury or property damage.
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Never point discharge of tool at self or others.
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Do not pull trigger unless tool contact safety device is
against work surface.
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Never attempt to drive fasteners into hard surfaces such
as steel, concrete, or tile.
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Take care to avoid driving a fastener on top of another
fastener.
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Position tool carefully so that fasteners will be delivered
to the proper location.
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Improperly maintained tools and accessories can cause
serious injury.
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Maintain the tool with care.
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Keep a cutting tool sharp and clean. A properly
maintained tool, with sharp cutting edges reduces the
risk of binding and is easier to control.
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There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.
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Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that affects
the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using.
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Use only accessories identified by the manufacturer to
be used with specific tools.
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Use of an accessory not intended for use with the
specific tools, increases the risk of injury to persons.
