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SafetyRecommendations
the glove manufacturer be consulted for gloves designed for
your specific application. WARNING! Proper fit of gloves is
important. Improperly fitted gloves may restrict blood flow to
the fingers and can substantially reduce grip strength.
Also note that various tool wraps are available from a number
of different manufacturers. Like gloves, these wraps are also
intended to reduce and moderate the effects of extended
vibration exposure. They vary widely in design, material, thick-
ness, vibration reduction, effectiveness, and durability, so
consideration must be given to choosing the proper wrap for the
specific application.
This information is a compilation of general safety practices
obtained from various sources available at the date of produc-
tion. However, our company does not represent that every
acceptable safety practice is offered herein, or that abnormal
or unusual circumstances may not warrant or require addi-
tional procedures. Your work may require additional specific
safety procedures. Follow these procedures as required by
your company.
Warnings
The warnings found on these tools are an essential part of the
product. Warnings should be checked periodically for legibility.
Replace warnings when missing or when the information can
no longer be read. Replacements can be ordered as any spare
part.
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For more information, see the latest edition of ANSI B186.1,
Safety Code for Portable Air Tools, available from the Ameri-
can National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street,
New York, NY 10036.
These operating instructions and service manual should
accompany tool if it is subsequently sold or ownership is
changed.
Tool operators should be aware of the following warning signs
and symptoms so that a problem can be addressed before it
becomes a debilitating injury. Any user suffering prolonged
symptoms of tingling, numbness, blanching of fingers, clum-
siness or weakened grip, nocturnal pain in the hand, or any
other disorder of the shoulders, arms, wrists, or fingers is
advised to consult a physician. If it is determined that the
symptoms are job related or aggravated by movements and
postures dictated by the job design, it may be necessary for the
employer to take steps to prevent further occurrences. These
steps might include, but are not limited to, repositioning the
workpiece or redesigning the workstation, reassigning work-
ers to other jobs, rotating jobs, changing work pace, and/or
changing the type of tool used so as to minimize stress on the
operator. Some tasks may require more than one type of tool
to obtain the optimum operator/tool/task relationship.
• Tasks should be performed in such a manner that the
wrists are maintained in a neutral position, which is not
flexed, hyperextended, or turned side to side.
• Stressful postures should be avoided. Select a tool ap-
propriate for the job and work location.
The following suggestions will help reduce or moderate the
effects of repetitive work motions and/or extended vibration
exposure.
• Use a minimum hand grip force consistent with proper
control and safe operation
• Keep body and hands warm and dry
• Avoid anything that inhibits blood circulation
—Smoking Tobacco
—Cold Temperatures
—Certain Drugs
• Keep wrists as straight as possible
• Avoid highly repetitive movements of hands and wrists,
and continuous vibration exposure
Work gloves with vibration reducing liners and wrist supports
are available from some manufacturers of industrial work
gloves. These gloves are designed to reduce and moderate the
effects of extended vibration exposure and repetitive wrist
trauma. Since they vary widely in design, material, vibration
reduction, and wrist support qualities, it is recommended that
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CAUTION
!
Personal hearing protection is
recommended when operating
or working near this tool.
WARNING
!
Impact resistant eye protection
must be worn while operating
or working near this tool.
Read Operating Instructions carefully. Follow
the Safety Recommendations for your safety
and the safety of others.
Hearing protection is recommended in high noise
areas (above 85 dBA). Close proximity of other
tools, reflective surfaces, process noises, and
resonant structures can substantially contribute
to the sound level experienced by the user.
WARNING
!
Repetitive work motions and/or vibration
can cause injury to hands and arms.
Use minimum hand grip force consistent with
proper control and safe operation.
Keep body and hands warm and dry.
Avoid anything that inhibits blood circulation.
Avoid continuous vibration exposure.
Keep wrists straight.
Avoid repeated bending of wrists and hands.
Do not remove this tag until
the operator of this tool has
read these safety precautions.