Metal Punch Kit
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SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Keep hands and fingers away from the cutting area. Do not put your fingers in the head of the
hydraulic punch tool during operation. Do not slide fingers along the blade of the punch dies.
Any body part coming in contact with moving parts could cause injury.
2. When operating the tool, use proper eye protection as well as protective heavy work gloves.
3. Do not use the tool without a punch die.
4. To maintain complete control, firmly hold your tool with both hands.
5. Never point the cutter towards yourself. If it should slip, part of your body could come in
contact with moving parts.
6. Never force the tool. Excessive pressure could bend or break the blades, resulting in damage to
the tool, your work piece or serious personal injury. If your tool runs smoothly under no load,
but does not run smoothly under load, then excessive pressure is being used.
7. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock
the operator.
8. After changing the die and cutter or making adjustments, make sure the die, cutter and any
other adjustment devices are securely tightened.
9. Hand-tighten all couplers completely before operating the pump.
10. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before using the tool. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool increases the risk of personal injury.
11. Always check the die and cutter for damage before each use. A damaged die and cutter can
break during use and cause serious injury.
12. Never use a dull or damaged die and cutter. The die and cutter must be handled with care. A
damaged die and cutter can snap during use. A dull die and cutter requires more force to push
the tool, possibly causing the bit to break.
13. Never touch the die and cutter during or immediately after use. After use, the die and cutter will
be too hot to be touched by bare hands.
14. Do not hold the coupler while they hydraulic system is pressurized.
15. Do not use this tool near live circuits or sources of ignition such as sparks.
16. Release the hydraulic pressure before disconnecting and before servicing the pump
or accessory.
HYDRAULIC PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not attempt makeshift repairs to the hydraulic system. Such repairs can fail suddenly and
create a hazardous condition.
2. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use
wood or cardboard as a backstop instead of hands.
3. If hydraulic fluid penetrates the skin, seek medical attention immediately. Serious infection or
toxic reaction will develop.
