RISK OF INJURY (CONTINUED)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Improperly
maintained tool and
accessories can
cause serious
injury.
• There is a risk of
bursting if the tool
is damaged.
RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Air powered
equipment and
power tools are
capable of propel-
ling materials such
as metal chips, saw
dust, and other
debris at high
speed, which could
result in serious eye
injury.
• Compressed air
can be hazardous.
The air stream can
cause injury to soft
tissue areas such
as eyes, ears, etc.
Particles or objects
propelled by the
stream can cause
injury.
• Tool attachments
can be come loose
or break and fly
apart propelling
particles at the
operator and others
in the work area.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Maintain the tool
with care.
• Check for
misalignment or
binding of moving
parts, breakage of
parts, and any other
condition that
affects the tool's
operation. If
damaged, have the
tool serviced before
using.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always wear ANSI
Z87.1 CAN/CSA
Z94.3 approved
safety glasses with
side shields.
• Never leave
operating tool
unattended.
Disconnect air hose
when tool is not
in use.
• For additional
protection use
an approved face
shield in addition to
safety glasses.
• Make sure that any
attachments are
securely
assembled.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• This tool is not
provided with an
insulated gripping
surface.Contact
with a "live" wire
will also make
exposed metal
parts of the tool
"live" and can
result in
electrocution or
death.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Tools which cut,
shear, drill, punch,
chisel, etc., are
capable of causing
serious injury.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Tools which contain
moving elements,
or drive other
moving tools such
as grinding wheels,
sockets, sanding
discs,etc., can
become entangled
in hair, clothing,
jewelry and other
loose objects,
resulting in severe
injury.
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RISK OF ELETRIC SHOCK
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Avoid body contact
with grounded
surfaces such as
pipes, radiators,
ranges, and refrig-
erators.There is
an increased risk
of electric shock
if your body is
grounded.
• Thoroughly investi-
gate the workpiece
for possible hidden
wring before
performing work.
RISK OF CUT OR BURNS
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Keep the working
part of the tool
away from hands
and body.
RISK OF CUT OR BURNS
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Never wear loose
fitting clothes,
or apparel which
contains loose
straps or ties,
etc., which could
become entangled
in moving parts
of the tool.
• Remove any jew-
elry, watches,
identifications,
bracelets,
necklaces, etc.,
which might
become caught by
the tool.
• Keep hands away
from moving parts.
Tie up or cover
long hair.
• Always wear proper
fitting clothing and
other safety equip-
ment when
using this tool.