Stanley QPM CORDLESS TOOL, Instruction Manual

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Cordless Tool
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Operator Protection
1.7.5 Breathing Protection
WARNING
DUST AND FUME HAZARD
To Avoid Injury:
• Dust and fumes generated when using assembly power tools for threaded fasteners can cause ill health
(for example, cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or dermatitis); risk assessment and implementation of
appropriate controls for these hazards are essential.
• Risk assessment should include dust created by the use of the nutrunner and the potential for disturbing
existing dust.
• Where dust or fumes are created, the priority shall be to control them at the point of emission.
• All integral features or accessories for the collection, extraction or suppression of airborne dust or fumes
should be correctly used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Use respiratory protection in accordance with employer’s instructions and as required by occupational health
and safety regulations.
Respirators shall be used where contaminants in the work area present a hazard.
1.7.6 Projectile Hazards
WARNING
PROJECTILE HAZARD
To Avoid Injury:
• Failure of the work piece, of accessories, or even of the inserted tool (socket) itself may generate high
velocity projectiles.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye protection during operation of the nutrunner. The grade of protection
required should be assessed for each use.
• Ensure that the work piece is securely fixed.
1.7.7 Entanglement Hazards
WARNING
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
To Avoid Injury:
• Entanglement hazards such as choking, scalping and/or lacerations can occur if loose clothing, personal
jewelry, neck ware, hair or gloves are not kept away from the power tool and accessories.
• Gloves can become entangled with the rotating drive, causing severed or broken fingers.
• Rotating drive sockets and drive extensions can easily entangle rubber coated or metal reinforced gloves.
• Do not wear loose fitting gloves or gloves with cut or frayed fingers.
• Never hold the drive, socket or drive extension.
• Keep hands away from rotating drives.