INSTRUCTION MANUAL:
Model Series: TWM50/100/200/300/400/550/850
Hi-Force Limited – Prospect Way – Daventry – Northants NN11 8PL – United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0) 1327 301000: Fax: +44(0) 1327 706555: Website: www.hi-force.com
Hi-Force – Manual Torque Wrench Range – Click
Type
Important Note:
Before putting this Hand Torque Wrench into
operation, please validate the certificate (provided
along with this tool) by completing the section
“date of first issue, sign and stamp.”
1.0
Inspection of the product upon receipt:
On receipt of the product, visually inspect the item
for any evidence of shipping damage. Please note
shipping damage is not covered by warranty. If
shipping damage is found notify the carrier
immediately and refrain from putting the product
into service. The carrier is responsible for repair and
replacement costs resulting from damage in transit
shipment.
2.0
Safety Precautions:
Read and follow all the instructions and safety
warnings carefully prior to use of the equipment.
Failure to do so could result in equipment damage or
failure of the equipment or personal injury. Hi-Force
will not be held responsible for any damage to the
equipment or personal injury resulting from unsafe use
of the product, lack of maintenance or incorrect
operation. If in doubt on the correct usage of any Hi-
Force equipment, contact your nearest Hi-Force
office or distributor. If the operator has not been
trained on high pressure hydraulic equipment and its
safe use consult your local Hi-Force sales office who
can offer you training courses for operators.
All operators should ensure that all necessary
personal protective equipment as specified by their
employer is worn when operating any hydraulic
equipment. Safety shoes, safety glasses/ visor and
protective gloves should be worn at all
times. All
relevant risk assessments should be completed prior
to use of the equipment.
Available models and specifications:
Read this entire manual before operating the torque
wrench.
Failure to observe the following warnings could result
in serious bodily injury.
These instructions are part of the torque wrench.
They must be kept in a safe place for later use and
be passed along with the torque wrench if it is sold,
loaned, or otherwise transferred.
The torque wrench should be used only by TRAINED
PERSONNEL who have been taught how to safely
use and handle the torque wrench. Using the torque
wrench without training may result in SERIOUS
INJURIES or DEATH.
Employers purchasing this torque wrench MUST
ensure employees using the torque wrench have
read and understood these Operating Instructions
prior to using the torque wrench. The Operating
Instructions MUST be available to the employees for
reference at all times.
OVERLOAD HAZARD
The torque wrench can be overloaded during use
and break causing SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
ALWAYS use only original accessory parts.
Accessory parts not approved by the manufacturer
may cause the torque wrench to overload or fail.
ALWAYS inspect the torque wrench for damage
BEFORE use.
NEVER use a damaged torque wrench.
NEVER use the torque wrench if it has been
dropped, used to strike other objects, or if anything
has fallen on it.
INACCURATE TORQUE SETTINGS
An out-of-calibration torque wrench can cause part
or tool breakage and inaccurate torque settings,
resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
ALWAYS use only tested and calibrated torque
wrenches. ALWAYS use an approved torque tester.
EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD
Sparks can occur when using the torque wrench,
which can cause an explosion or a fire and can
cause SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER use the torque wrench in areas where sparks
can cause explosions or fires.
