Novatek SRAT5A, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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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.