Universal Tool a Division of Florida-Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation
851 Jupiter Park Lane, Jupiter FL 33458
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Multiple hazards . Read and understand the safety instructions before
installing, operating, repairing, maintaining, changing accessories on,
or working near the power tool . Failure to do so can result in serious
bodily injury .
• Only qualified and trained operators should install, adjust or use the
power tool .
• Do not modify this power tool . Modifications may reduce the effec-
tiveness of safety measures and increase the risks to the operator .
• Do not discard the safety instructions – give them to the operator .
• Do not use a tool if the tool has been damaged .
• Warnings shall be given against the risk of explosion or fire due to the
material being processed;
• Warnings shall be given against the risk of cutting .
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PROJECTILE HAZARDS
• Failure of the work piece, of accessories, or even of the tool itself may
generate high velocity projectiles .
• Always wear impact-resistant eye protection during operation of the
tool . The grade of protection required should be assessed for each
use .
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ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS
• Entanglement hazard - choking, scalping and/or lacerations can occur
if neck ware, hair or gloves are not kept away from tool and acces-
sories .
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OPERATING HAZARDS
• Use of the tool may expose the operator’s hands to hazards including
crushing, impacts, cuts and abrasions and heat . Wear suitable gloves
to protect hands .
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be physically able to
handle the bulk, weight and power of the tool .
• Hold the tool correctly: be ready to counteract normal or sudden
movements – have both hands available .
• Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing .
• Keep hands away from rotating or reciprocation accessories, spindles
or other moving parts .
• Release the start and stop device in the case of an interruption of the
energy supply
• Use only lubricants recommended by the manufacturer .
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REPETITIVE MOTIONS HAZARDS
• When using a power tool, you may experience discomfort in your
hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body .
• While using a power tool, position your body in a comfortable
posture . Maintain secure footing and avoid awkward or off-balanced
postures . Changing your posture during extended tasks may help
avoid discomfort and fatigue .
• If you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring discom-
fort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation,
or stiffness, do not ignore these warning signs . Promptly tell your
employer and consult a qualified health professional .
7 .2 .2 .8 ACCESSORY HAZARDS
• Only use sizes and types of accessories and consumables that are
recommended by the power tool manufacturer .
7 .2 .2 .9 WORKPLACE HAZARDS
• Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace injury . Be aware
of slippery surfaces caused by use of the tool and also of trip hazards
caused by the air line or hydraulic hose .
• Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings . Hidden hazards may
exist, such as electricity or other utility lines .
• This power tool is not intended for use in potentially explosive atmo-
spheres and is not insulated from coming into contact with electric
power .
• Make sure there are no electrical cables, gas pipes etc . that could
cause a hazard if damaged by use of the tool .
7 .2 .2 .10 DUST AND FUME HAZARDS
• Dust from some work processes can cause cancer, birth defects or
other respiratory diseases . Risk assessment of these hazards and
implementation of appropriate controls is essential .
• If the pneumatic tool is used in a dust filled environment exhaust
air can cause a dust hazard
• Dusts and fumes generated when using power tools can cause
ill health (for example: cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or der-
matitis); risk assessment of these hazards and implementation of
appropriate controls of is essential .
• Risk assessment should include dust created by the use of the tool
and the potential for disturbing existing dust .
• Operate and maintain the power tool as recommended in these
instructions, to minimize dust or fume emissions
• Direct the exhaust so as to minimized disturbance of dust in a dust
filled environment
• Where dusts 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 .
• Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as
recommended in these instructions, to prevent an unnecessary
increase in dust or fumes
• Use respiratory protection as instructed by your employer or as
required by occupational health and safety regulations;
7 .2 .2 .11 NOISE HAZARDS
• Unprotected exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent,
disabling, hearing loss and other problems such as tinnitus (ring-
ing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears);
• Risk assessment of these hazards and implementation of appropri-
ate controls of is essential .
• Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include actions such as
damping materials to prevent work pieces from ‘ringing’
• Use hearing protection as instructed by your employer or as
required by occupational health and safety regulations;
• Operate and maintain the power tool as recommended in these
instructions, to prevent an unnecessary increase in noise levels;
• Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as
recommended in these instructions, to prevent an unnecessary
increase in noise .
7 .2 .2 .12 VIBRATION HAZARDS
• Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the nerves
and blood supply of the hands and arms;
• Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions and keep
your hands warm and dry;
• If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin
in your fingers or hands, stop using the power tool, and tell your
employer . You should also seek medical advice from a qualified
occupational health professional .
• Operate and maintain the power tool as recommended in these
instructions, to prevent an unnecessary increase in vibration;
• Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as
recommended in these instructions, to prevent an unnecessary
increase in vibration levels;
• Support the weight of the tool in a stand, tensioner or balancer,
because the operator can then use a lighter grip to support the tool .
• Hold the tool with a light but safe grip taking account of the
required hand reaction forces, because the risk from vibration is
generally greater when the grip force is higher .
7 .2 .3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PNEUMATIC
POWER TOOLS - AIR SUPPLY & CONNECTION HAZARDS
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury .
• Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and discon-
nect tool from air supply when not in use, before changing acces-
sories or when making repairs .
• Never direct air at yourself or anyone else .
• Whipping hoses can cause severe injury . Always check for dam-
aged or loose hoses and fittings .
• Whenever universal twist couplings (claw couplings) are used, lock
pins must be installed .
• Do not exceed the maximum air pressure stated on the tool .
• Use whip check safety cables to safeguard against possible hose to
tool and hose to hose connection failure .
• Never carry an air tool by the hose .
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