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WARNING:
Know your impact
wrench
. Read the Owner’s Manual
car
efully. Learn the tool’s applications
and limitations, as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire or serious injury.
Always wear eye protection.
Any power tool can throw
foreign objects into your eyes
and cause permanent eye
damage. ALWAYS wear safety goggles
(not glasses) that comply with ANSI safety
standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have
only impact resistant lenses. They ARE
NOT safety glasses.
WARNING:
Glasses or goggles
not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1
could cause serious injury when they
break.
Always use hearing protection when
operating the impact wrench.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the fastener may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord.
Fasteners
contacting a
“live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool
“live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
Use only impact sockets and accessories
that are designed for use with an impact
wrench. Do not use chrome plated sockets
and accessories. Chrome plated sockets
and accessories are designed for hand
use only and MUST NOT be used with an
impact wrench. They may shatter and
possibly cause serious injury.
Before each use, check the impact sockets
and accessories for excessive wear or
cracks. Worn or damaged sockets or
accessories may shatter and possibly
cause serious injury. Worn accessories
may allow the socket to come off during
operation of the impact wrench.
Never use the impact wrench as a torque
wrench. Always use a torque wrench to
adjust the fastener to the specified torque.
Keep the impact wrench handle and body
clean and free of oil and grease. Always
use a clean dry cloth when cleaning. Do
not use solvents, brake fluid, gasoline or
other petroleum products to clean the tool.
They will damage the tool.
Do not wear neckties or loose clothing.
When wearing gloves, they must be tight
fitting and slip resistant type. Leather
gloves offer the best protection.
Always use two hands when operating the
impact wrench. Use one hand on the
handle and the other on the front of the
tool body.
Never place your hand so it is touching the
socket or accessory when the tool is
turned ON. Your hand could be seriously
injured.
Always remove the plug from the power
source before installing or removing any
socket or accessory.
Be ready for components to shift when
removing any fastener. The speed of the
fastener removal could cause unexpected
shifting of the components.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
!
!
