3/8 in. dr Composite Air Ratchet
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WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
2. Do not use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
4. Minimize distractions in the work environment. Distractions can cause you to lose control of the
tool.
5. Store tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage.
6. Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach of children.
PERSONAL SAFETY
CAUTION! Wear protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) when using the tool.
1. Head Protection
a. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes.
b. Wear earplugs if the power tool or work environment is noisy.
2. Gloves
a. The gloves should provide protection based on the work materials.
b. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the effects of vibration.
3. Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or
damage to tool. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your common sense.
a. Keep articles of clothing, jewelry, hair, etc., away from moving parts to avoid entanglement
with a tool.
b. Do not operate any machine/tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medications.
c. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of a tool in unexpected situations.
d. Use clamps or other practical ways to support or secure the work piece to a stable
platform. Holding the work piece by hand or against your body is not stable and may lead
to loss of control and injury.
AIR TOOL PRECAUTIONS
1. Air tools produce more noise than their electric counterparts. Extended exposure to this noise
may cause hearing loss.
a. Wear ear protection gear to eliminate or reduce the noise.
b. If possible add a muffling device to the air tool’s exhaust.
