Be aware of buried, hidden or other hazards in
your work environment. Do not contact or
damage cords, conduits, pipes, or hoses that
may contain electrical wires, explosive gases or
harmful liquids.
Keep hands, loose clothing, long hair and
jewelry away from working end of tool.
Power tools can vibrate in use. Vibration,
repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions
may be harmful to your hands and arms. Stop
using any tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or
pain occurs. Seek medical advices before
resuming use.
Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not
overreach when operating this tool. Anticipate
and be alert for sudden changes in motion,
reaction torques, or forces during startup and
operation.
Tool and/or accessories may briefly continue
their motion after throttle is released,
To avoid accidental starting
– ensure tool in
“off” position before applying air pressure or
connecting to electricity. Avoid throttle when
carrying, and release throttle with loss of air or
electricity.
Ensure work pieces are secure. Use clamps or
vises to hold work piece whenever possible.
Do not carry or drag the tool by the hose or
power cord.
Do not use power tools when tired, or under the
influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
Never us a damaged or malfunctioning tool or
accessory,
Do not modify the tool, safety devices, or
accessories.
Do not use this tool for purposed other than
those recommended.
Use accessories recommended by Novatek
Corp.
Never operate a tool with an accessory unless it
is properly installed and the tool is held firmly
against the work,
Always use a retainer, when furnished, in
addition to proper barriers to protect persons in
surrounding or lower areas from possible
ejected accessories.
When wearing gloves and operating models
with inside trigger, always be sure that the
gloves will not prevent the trigger from being
released.
Wear safety shoes, hard hat, safety goggles,
gloves, dust mask and any other appropriate
protective clothing while operating the tool.
Do no indulge in horseplay. Distraction can
cause accidents.
Keep hands and fingers away from the throttle
lever until it is time to operate the tool.
Never rest the tool on your foot.
Never point the tool at anyone.
Compressed air is dangerous. Never point an air
hose at yourself or others.
Never blow clothes free of dust with compressed
air.
Be sure all hose connections are tight. A loose
hose not only leaks but can come completely off
the tool and while whipping under pressure, can
injure the operator and other in the area. Attach
safety cables to all hosed to prevent injury in case
a hose is accidentally broken.
Never disconnect a pressurized air hose. Always
turn off the air supply and bleed the tool before
disconnecting a hose.
When applicable, the operator must keep limbs
and body clear of the chisel. If a chisel breaks,
the tool with the broken chisel projecting from the
tool will suddenly surge forward.
Do not ride the tool with one leg over the handle.
Injury can result if the chisel breaks while riding
the tool.
Know what is underneath the material being
worked. Be alert for hidden water, gas, sewer,
telephone or electric lines.
Use only proper cleaning solvents to clean parts.
Use only cleaning solvents which meet current
safety and health standards. Use cleaning
solvents in a well ventilated area.
Do not flush the tool or clean any parts with diesel
fuel. Diesel fuel residue will ignite in the tool
when the tool is operated, causing damage to
internal parts. When using models with outside
triggers or throttle levers, take care when setting
the tool down to prevent accidental operation.
Do not operate the tool with broken or damaged
parts.
Never start the tool when it is lying on the ground.
This tool is not designed for working in explosive
atmospheres.
