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I. GENERAL SAFETY RULES:
1. A half hour long hands-on training session with quali-
equipment.
2. Howmet equipment must be maintained in a safe
working condition at all times. Tools and hoses should
be inspected at the beginning of each shift/day for
damage or wear. Any repair should be done by a qual-
3. For multiple hazards, read and understand the safe-
ty instructions before installing, operating, repairing,
maintaining, changing accessories on, or working near
the assembly power tool. Failure to do so can result in
serious bodily injury.
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just or use the assembly power tool.
5. Do not modify this assembly power tool. This can re-
operator risk.
6. Do not discard safety instructions; give to operator.
7. Do not use assembly power tool if it is damaged.
8. Tools shall be inspected periodically to verify all ratings
and markings required, and listed in the manual, are
legibly marked on the tool. The employer/operator
shall contact the manufacturer to obtain replacement
marking labels when necessary. Refer to assembly
drawing and parts list for replacement.
9. Tool is only to be used as stated in this manual. Any
other use is prohibited.
manufacturer or your Howmet representative.
11.Only genuine Howmet parts shall be used for replace-
ments or spares. Use of any other parts can result in
tooling damage or personal injury.
13.Never install a fastener in free air. Personal injury from
fastener ejecting may occur.
14.Where applicable, always clear spent pintail out of nose
assembly before installing the next fastener.
15.Check clearance between trigger and work piece to en-
sure there is no pinch point when tool is activated. Re-
mote triggers are available for hydraulic tooling if pinch
point is unavoidable.
16.Do not abuse tool by dropping or using it as a hammer.
Never use hydraulic or air lines as a handle or to bend
or pry the tool. Reasonable care of installation tools by
operators is an important factor in maintaining tool ef-
operators is an important factor in maintaining tool ef
operators is an important factor in maintaining tool ef
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dent which may cause severe personal injury.
17.Never place hands between nose assembly and work
piece. Keep hands clear from front of tool.
18.Tools with ejector rods should never be cycled with out
nose assembly installed.
19.When two piece lock bolts are being used always make
sure the collar orientation is correct. See fastener data
sheet for correct positioning.
II. PROJECTILE HAZARDS:
II. PROJECTILE HAZARDS:
1. Risk of whipping compressed air hose if tool is
pneudraulic or pneumatic.
2. Disconnect the assembly power tool from energy
source when changing inserted tools or accessories.
3. Be aware that failure of the workpiece, accessories, or
the inserted tool itself can generate high velocity pro-
jectiles.
4. Always wear impact resistant eye protection during tool
operation. The grade of protection required should be
assessed for each use.
5. The risk of others should also be assessed at this time.
7. Check that the means of protection from ejection of
fastener or pintail is in place and operative.
8. There is possibility of forcible ejection of pintails or
spent mandrels from front of tool.
III. OPERATING HAZARDS:
1. Use of tool can expose the operator’s hands to hazards
Wear suitable gloves to protect hands.
2. Operators and maintenance personnel shall be phys-
ically able to handle the bulk, weight & power of the
tool.
3. Hold the tool correctly and be ready to counteract nor-
mal or sudden movements with both hands available.
4. Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing.
5. Release trigger or stop start device in case of interrup-
tion of energy supply.
manufacturer.
7. Avoid unsuitable postures, as it is likely for these not
to allow counteracting of normal or unexpected tool
movement.
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9. Beware of the risk of crushing or pinching if nose equip-
IV. REPETITIVE MOTION HAZARDS:
1. When using assembly power tool, the operator can
experience discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders,
neck or other parts of the body.
2. The operator should adopt a comfortable posture,
balanced postures.
3. The operator should change posture during extended
tasks to help avoid discomfort and fatigue.
4. If the operator experiences symptoms such as per-
sistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching,
these warnings should not be ignored. The operator
professional.
V. ACCESSORIES HAZARDS:
1. Disconnect tool from energy supply before changing
inserted tool or accessory.
2. Use only sizes and types of accessories and consum-
ables that are recommended. Do not use other types
or sizes of accessories or consumables.
Safety Instructions
