BarbLock® Assembly Tool: Operations Manual
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10.0 Operational and Safety Checks
Depressing the Trigger will not cause movement of any part of the BarbLock® Assembly Tool unless the Safety Cover
is closed and engaged with its interlock switch.
WARNING – Pinch Hazard:
be aware that failure of the Safety Cover interlock switch could allow an exception to
this. If the interlock switch fails, the jaws could move while the Safety Cover is open. Keep fingers clear of the
jaws in order to avoid pinch injuries.
WARNING –Read This!
The Safety Cover interlock switch should be tested at the start of each work shift. Open the
Safety Cover and pull the Trigger, while keeping fingers away from the area of the jaws. The jaws should not move.
If the jaws move, this is an indication of a failure of the interlock switch or other component in the tool’s pneumat-
ic circuit. Discontinue use of the tool, disconnect the air supply and remove the tool from the work area. Contact
Saint-Gobain Customer Service for assistance.
With the Safety Cover closed, depressing the Trigger will close the jaws. Releasing the Trigger will immediately
cause the jaws to return to the fully open position.
If the Safety Cover is closed and the Trigger is depressed (causing the jaws to close), then opening of the Safety
Cover will cause the jaws to immediately return to the fully open position.
IMPORTANT – Read This!
Do not attempt to defeat the Safety Cover interlock switch. The switch is there to protect
the user from injury that may occur from unexpected motion/closing of the jaws. The interlock switch reduces the
opportunity for pinch injuries by preventing motion of the jaws any time the Safety Cover is open. If the Safety Cover
interlock switch is defeated, then the jaws can move while the Safety Cover is open and a pinch injury becomes
more likely.
11.0 Noise Emissions
Low level noise is emitted by the tool during operation. The noise is generated by the release of pressurized air from
the air cylinder any time the Trigger is pressed or released. The air is released internal to the Tool, which significantly
muffles the noise level so that it does not pose any risk of hearing injury. This low sound level does not require any
type of hearing protection or exposure duration limitation.
12.0 Vibration
There is no vibration noticeable to the operator during use of the tool. There is no need for exposure limitation or
vibration mitigation measures.
13.0 Tool Balance - Connection and Use
The BarbLock® Assembly Tool has been provided with a connection for a tool balance. Refer to figure 18. This can
be used to offset most of the weight of the tool to reduce operator fatigue, and to reduce the risk of damage to the
Tool in the event that it is accidentally dropped. Weight of the Assembly Tool is approximately 5.4 pounds, with jaws
installed.
IMPORTANT – Read This!
The tool balance connection is threaded into the sheet metal chassis of the Tool. It is pos-
sible for the connection to become loose over time and with use. For that reason, it should be checked on a daily
basis or at the beginning of each work shift. If it is found to be loose, disconnect the balance from the Tool, and
then tighten the hex nut against the face of the tool with a 5/16” open end wrench while preventing the eye from
rotating. Thread locking compound may be applied to the threads of the screw eye at the discretion of the Tool
owner. Contact Saint-Gobain Customer Service if this action does not resolve the condition of the tool balance.
