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JAT-801 Pneumatic Needle Scaler
25. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and
“horse-play” are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.
26. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed. The right tool
will do the job better and more safely.
27. Repetitive motions and/or exposure to
constant vibration can be harmful to hands
and arms. Take frequent breaks and relax
hands during extended operation. Change
posture to avoid discomfort or fatigue.
28. Compressed air can be harmful if directed
toward sensitive areas of the body, and may
propel small particles caught in the air stream.
Exercise proper caution.
29. Use
only
recommended
accessories;
improper accessories may be hazardous.
30. Maintain tools with care. Keep air tool clean
and oiled for best and safest performance.
31. Do not use combustible gases, carbon
dioxide, oxygen or any bottled gas as an air
source for the tool. These can present risk of
explosion and serious injury.
32. Do not lubricate the tool with combustible
liquids, such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
33. Do not dispose of this tool with normal
household waste. Never dispose of the air tool
into fire.
Specific warnings for Needle Scaler
34. A needle scaler is used to remove rust, scale,
paint and such like from metal surfaces. If you
are not familiar with the proper and safe
operation of a needle scaler, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been
obtained.
35. Secure workpiece with clamps or vise; do not
hold workpiece by hand.
36. Use both hands to operate needle scaler.
Keep hands away from needle area.
37. Use only needles specifically designed for use
with a needle scaler.
38. Keep needles against work surface. Do not
use excessive force – let the tool do the work.
39. If needle scaler will not remove material from
the work surface, discontinue use. Use
alternate methods for removal.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety
notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions
are not heeded, it may result in serious, or even
fatal, injury.
This means that if precautions
are not heeded, it may result in minor injury
and/or possible tool damage.
WARNING:
This product can expose you
to chemicals including lead which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more
information
go
to
http://www.
p65warnings.ca. gov.
WARNING:
Some dust, fumes and gases
created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, welding and other construction
activities contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
lead from lead based paint
crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products
arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a
well-ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and http://
www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
