SKU 66786
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tool.
Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.
Personal safety
Stay alert. Watch what you are do-
a.
ing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the
tool while tired or under the influ
-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion.
A moment of inattention while
operating the tool increases the risk
of injury to persons.
dress properly. do not wear loose
b.
clothing or jewelry. contain long
hair. keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increases the risk of injury to persons
as a result of being caught in moving
parts.
do not overreach. keep proper
c.
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpect-
ed situations.
d.
use safety equipment.
A
dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must
be used for the applicable
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during use.
e.
always wear eye protec-
tion.
Wear ANSI-ap-
proved safety goggles.
f.
always wear hearing
protection when using
the tool.
Prolonged expo-
sure to high intensity noise
is able to cause hearing loss.
Tool use and care
do not force the tool.
a.
Use the
correct tool for the application. The
correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which the tool is
designed.
disconnect the tool from the air
b.
source before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool.
Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool unintentionally. Turn
off and detach the air supply, safely
discharge any residual air pressure,
and release the throttle and/or turn
the switch to its off position before
leaving the work area.
Store the tool when it is idle out of
c.
reach of children and other un-
trained persons.
A tool is dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
maintain the tool with care.
d.
A prop-
erly maintained tool will work more
effectively.
check for misalignment or bind-
e.
ing of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that
affects the tool’s operation.
If dam-
aged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained tools. There is a
risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.
use only accessories that are
f.
identified by the manufacturer for
the specific tool model.
Use of an
accessory not intended for use with
the specific tool model, increases the
risk of injury to persons.
