TIMBERLINE TR650
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Specifi c Tool Safety
If you have used other Timberline products please be aware that the
operation of this tool may differ from others and that you may need
to follow different rules. Always consult the manual to insure you are
following the correct safety instructions to avoid personal injury.
Tool Usage Safety
Do not force the tool to perform a squeeze-off. The tool will operate safer and bet-
ter if the rate of squeeze in these instructions is followed.
Maintain the tool with care. A properly maintained tool will be less likely to cause
damage and is easier to control.
Check for misalignment, binding of parts, breakage of parts, and other conditions
that might affect the operation of the tool. Accidents may be caused by improperly
maintained tools.
Always use the Timberline TR650 with the grounding rod inserted in the ground
when working with natural gas, or any other
fl
ammable substance.
Use only the accessories, slap-on jaws, or extension handles that correspond to
your product. Accessories speci
fi
c for one tool may be hazardous if used on a dif-
ferent tool.
Failure to use the TR650 in the manner speci
fi
ed in this manual may result in injury
and/or permanent damage to the tool.
This tool complies with ASTM F1563-01.
Always make sure to use the slap-on jaw that corresponds to the
pipe size and SDR or wall thickness of the pipe to be squeezed-off.
Tool Service Safety
Tool service must only be performed by quali
fi
ed repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by unquali
fi
ed personnel could
result in a risk of injury.
