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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF THE REACTION BAR.
WARNING: WHEN USING THIS TOOL IT MUST BE SUPPORTED AT ALL TIMES IN
ORDER TO PREVENT UNEXPECTED RELEASE IN THE EVENT OF
FASTENER OR COMPONENT FAILURE.
Tightening
1. Fit Pneutorque
®
with the correct size impact or high quality socket to suit fastener.
TIP: For added safety it is recommended to secure the socket to the square drive.
This is often achieved using a pin and O ring, see socket manufacturer for guidance.
2. Ensure the Clockwise/Counter-clockwise selector is correctly set (if fitted).
3. Rotate the handle into a convenient position relative to the reaction bar. Fit the tool onto the fastener to
be tightened with the reaction bar adjacent to the reaction point. See Figure 5.
4. Adopt a suitable posture to counteract normal or unexpected movement of the tool due to reaction
forces.
5. Squeeze the trigger partially to bring the reaction bar into contact with the reaction point.
6. Fully press trigger and keep fully pressed until tool stalls then release trigger.
If the trigger is not fully pressed full torque will not be applied to the fastener.
7. Remove the tool from the fastener.
FIGURE 5