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Do not operate the tool at excessive fluid temperatures operator discomfort and potential burns can result at
high oil temperatures.
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Do not clean inspect or repair the tool while connected to the power source. Accidental engagement of the tool
can cause serious personal injury.
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Oil injection hazard exists with this tool. Oil injection is a condition where hydraulic oil is injected under the
skin from pressure in the line. Always wear gloves and repair any leaks immediately. Never carry a tool by the
hoses.
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Do not use damaged equipment. Immediately replace any damaged hoses, fittings, or other components
showing wire braid, nicks, cuts, damage or abrasions. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage and / or
personal injury or death.
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Clean up any oil or fluid spills immediately.
3.3. Personal/Safety equipment
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Never wear loose clothing that can get entangled in the working parts of the tools or be careless with hands,
feet or other body parts around the working parts of the tools. Hydraulic tools exert high torque and force and
can cause serious injury or death if improperly used.
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When working near electrical conductors, always assume that the conductors are energized and that hoses and
clothing can conduct harmful electricity. Use hoses labeled and certified as nonconductive.
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Always wear safety equipment such as oil injection resistant work gloves, safety glasses, safety boots, ear
protection and other safety apparel dictated by your supervisor applicable for the job you are doing and the tool
you are using.
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The use of an compressed air, which must be less than 8 BAR (116 PSI), to blow parts clean or to blow them
dry after being cleaned with a solvent will cause particles of dirt and/or droplets of the cleaning solvent to be
airborne. These conditions may cause skin and/or eye irritation. When using an air jet do not direct it toward
another person. Improper use of air jet could result in bodily injury.
3.4. Safety precautions
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Always wear protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, ear protection and safety shoes.
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Do not wear clothing which may become entangled in the tool.
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Always keep work area free of tools or any other objects which may impair sound footing.
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Caution - oil injection hazard exists with this tool. Oil injection is a condition where the hydraulic oil is forced
under the skin through pressure in the line. Always wear gloves and repair leaks immediately.
• Do not carry the tool by the pigtail hoses.
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Do not over torque track and frog bolts.
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Do not use defective sockets or those not manufactured for impact wrenches.
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Do not attempt to loosen locked up wrench with any hand tool. Disconnect from power source and then repair
wrench.
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Use a socket retaining ring to keep socket on the anvil.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL I ENG_OMM_IMPACT_WRENCH_P01 I 09th November 2021
@Pandrol 2021
