Double Flaring Tool Kit
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WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
3. Minimize distractions in the work environment. Distractions can cause you to lose control of the tool.
4. Store tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage.
5. Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach of children.
PERSONAL SAFETY
CAUTION! Wear protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) when using the tool.
1. Head Protection
a. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes.
b. Wear the appropriate rated dust mask or respirator.
c. Wear earplugs if the power tool or work environment is noisy.
d. Wear a full-face shield if your work creates metal filings or wood chips.
e. Wear a hard hat to protect your head from falling objects.
2. Gloves
a. The gloves should provide protection based on the work materials.
b. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the effects of vibration.
3. Protective Clothing
a. Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool. Examples are electrical non-
conductive clothes or clothes treated to resist corrosive liquids or materials.
4. Foot Protection
a. Steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent injury from falling objects.
b. Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance.
5. Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to tool.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your common sense.
a. Keep articles of clothing, jewelry, hair, etc., away from moving parts to avoid entanglement with a tool.
b. Do not operate any machine/tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
c. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control of a tool in
unexpected situations.
d. Use clamps or other practical ways to support or secure the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the
work piece by hand or against your body is not stable and may lead to loss of control and injury.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force a tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool.
Maximize tool performance and safety by using the tool for its intended task.
2. This tool was designed for a specific function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an
unintende purpose.
3. Securely hold this tool using both hands, unless it is designed for single hand use. Using a tool with only
one hand can result in loss of control.
4. Maintain tools with care (see Maintenance).
