Rapid Airtac PB131, Operating Instructions Manual

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PB131 Operating instructions
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SAFETY WARNINGS
read these warnings to prevent injuries to yourself and bystanders.
refer to tool use, maintenance and troubleshooting sections for additional
information.
use recommended fasteners only.
never point the tool at people or yourself.
this tool is not intended to be used by people (children included) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or persons lacking experience or knowledge, unless they were able to benefit
from a person responsible for their safety, monitoring or screening instructions regarding the use of
the device. children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool.
to prevent eye injuries, always wear safety glasses with permanently attached
rigid, hard plastic side shields. Be sure everyone in your work area is wearing
the same type of safety glasses.
Wear and do wear individual ear protection close to the tool use.
Wear any other necessary protection equipment such as gloves and adapted
working clothes. tie back your hair and do not wear loose clothing.
never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or any other bottled gas as a power source
for this tool. the tool could explode and serious personal injury could result.
use only lubricated, water-free compressed air at the recommended pressure. tools shall not be con-
nected to pressure which potentially exceeds recommended operating pressure by 10%. the tool and
air supply hose must have a connecting nipple such that all pressure is removed from the tool when the
coupling joint is disconnected. When using compressed air always follow the safety codes of practice laid
out by the compressor manufacturer.
ensure all air couplings are secure and tight.
do not keep the tool unattended when it is connected to the air supply.
When tool is not in use always disconnect it from the air supply.
always assume the tool contains fasteners. keep the tool pointed away from
yourself and others.
do not use the tool when you are on a scale, stairs or scaffolds.
tools marked with an equilateral triangle may not be used unless fitted with
an effective safety yoke. always remove finger from trigger when not driving
fasteners. never carry the tool with finger on or under the trigger as accidental
actuation may occur and cause injury.
disconnect tool from air before doing tool maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener,
leaving work area, moving tool to another location, or handing the tool to another
person. never use tool if safety yoke, trigger or springs have become inoperable
missing or damaged. do not tamper with or remove safety yoke, trigger or springs.
Make sure all screws and caps are securely tightened at all times.
Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger and safety yoke. never use the tool if parts are
missing or damaged.
never use the tool that leaks air or needs repair.
use only original projectiles, spare parts and accessories.
stands for mounting tools to a support shall be designed and constructed by the stand
manufacturer in such a way that the tool can be safety affixed for the intended use.
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