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Form Z805
Date 2009November10/A
Page 1 of 4
Printed In U.S.A.
250 Snap-on Drive • PO Box 1596 • Murphy, NC 28906 • USA • Phone: 828-835-9765 •www.siouxtools.com
IW38HBPLT-4F Special Impact Wrench
—Restricted Torque in Forward
Safety Messages
We provide safety messages to cover reasonable situations that may be encountered when operating, servicing or repairing
air tools. It is the responsibility of operators and servicing technicians to be knowledgeable about the procedures, tools and
materials used, and to satisfy themselves that the procedures, tools and materials will not compromise their safety, that of
others in the work place or the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Read these instructions carefully before installing, operating, servicing or repairing this
tool. Keep these instructions in an accessible place.
WARNING
When used improperly power tools can create hazardous situations.
Everyone using, maintaining, changing accessories or working near this tool must read, understand and follow
these Safety Instructions!
Improperly used power tools can cause injury or death.
Power Tool Safety Messages
WARNING
Improper use of power tools and accessories can cause broken tools.
• Read instructions before operating power tools.
• Be sure these instructions accompany the tool when passed from one user to a new or inexperienced user.
• Do not remove any labels. Replace all damaged labels.
Broken tools can cause injury.
Power tools can cause flying particles during use.
Wear safety goggles, user and bystanders.
Flying particles can cause injury.
Power tools generate noise.
Wear hearing protection, user and bystanders.
Prolonged exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Power tools vibrate.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to vibration, repetitive motions and uncomfortable positions.
• Stop using the tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek medical advice before resuming use.
Prolonged exposure to vibration, repetitive motions and uncomfortable positions can cause injury.
Risk of contamination from hazardous dust.
• Wear an approved dust mask or respirator when using power tools that create dust.
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Inhaling hazardous dust can cause injury.
Sudden changes in motion or position can occur while using the tool.
• Anticipate and be alert for changes in motion during start up and operation.
• Maintain a secure grip.
• Anticipate reaction force. Adjust your stance and hold tool securely.
• Observe the position of the reverse mechanism before operating the tool and be aware of rotation direction when you
press the trigger.
Sudden changes in motion or position can cause injury.
Risk of entanglement.
• Keep body parts away from moving parts.
• Do not wear loose clothing and jewelry while operating tool.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Do not carry tool with your finger on the trigger.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.
• Do not lock, tape, wire, etc., the trigger in the ON position.
• Keep handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• Always shut off air supply and disconnect tool from air supply when changing accessories.
Entanglement can cause injury.
Flammable vapors can explode.
• Do not use near flammable vapors or near a gas line or gas tank.
• Direct tool exhaust air away from flames or hot surfaces.
• Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
• Use only recommended lubricants.
Explosion and flames can cause injury.
