Nitto ATRA ACE WA-3500, Instruction Manual

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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known [to the State of California]
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are;
・ Lead from lead-based paints.
・ Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products.
・ Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals; work in a well ventilated
area, and work within approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
TO OPERATORS
Always Wear Proper Clothing
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Do not wear loose clothing. Loose clothing can
become caught in the drilling machine. This could
cause severe injuries. Be careful that loose clothing
does not come into contact with the machine.
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Wear non-skid footwear. If you lose your footing,
you could contact moving portions of the machine.
This could cause severe injuries. Always wear non-
skid footwear and remain balanced when using the
drilling machine.
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Be careful of long hair. Wear a hat or a hair net to
contain long hair. Long hair can become caught in
the drilling machine. This will cause severe injuries.
Be careful that long hair does not come into contact
with the drilling machine.
Always Wear Suitable eyeprotection
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Always wear Suitable eyeprotection. The operation
of your drilling machine will cause flying chips and
particles. These will cause severe eye injuries. You
must always wear Suitable eyeprotection.
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Not all glasses are Suitable eyeprotection. Wear
only Suitable eyeprotection that comply with ANSI
standards. Not all of the lenses are shock resistant.
Ordinary glasses will not provide sufficient eye
protection.
Always Wear Suitable Hearing Protection
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Always wear Suitable hearing protection. The
operation of your drilling machine will cause big sound
occurs. These will cause severe hearing loss injuries.
You must always wear Suitable hearing protection.
Wear respiratory protective equipment (PPE)
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Wear respiratory protective equipment (PPE) when
working in an environment where dust particles are
generated in operation.
Maintain Good Posture
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Always wear non-skid footwear and maintain good
posture. Do not use the drilling machine when you
are tired. Fatigue or loss of balance could cause
you to lose control of the machine. This could cause
severe injuries. Always stay balanced. Always keep
good posture. Stop using the machine if you are
tired.
Never Touch the Cutting Tip
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Never touch the moving or cutting tip. Contact with
the moving tip will cause severe injuries. Always
keep all parts of your body away from the cutting tip.
Always keep your hand and clothing away from the
cutting tip.
ABOUT THE WORK AREA
Keep Work Area Clean
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Always keep your work area clean. Cluttered work
areas cause accidents. Always keep clear of other
objects.
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Never use the magnetic drilling machine when it is
wet. Always use the drilling machine in a dry area.
Do not use the drilling machine in the rain. If you
use the machine when it is wet you can get electric
shock. If you use the machine in the rain you can
get an electric shock.
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Always use the drilling machine in a well-lighted
area. Do not use the drilling machine in the dark.
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Avoid all flammable materials. Use of the drilling
machine may cause a spark that could ignite a fir e
or an explosion. Never use the machine near any
flammable material.
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Keep away from children. Always keep the drilling
machine away from children. Do not operate drilling
machine when children are present.
BEFORE OPERATION
Make sure that all parts are free from damage
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Make sure that the drilling machine is in good
operating condition. Operation of a damaged
machine could result in severe injuries. If there
is any damage to the machine, do not use the
machine. If there is any damage to the machine,
take it to an authorized Nitto dealer for repair.
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Do not attempt service or repair of the drilling
machine. All service or repair should be done by an
authorized Nitto dealer.
Secure Your Work
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Always secure your work piece. Improperly mounted