SMS
EC Declaration of conformity
We, Atlas Copco Tools AB, S-105 23
STOCKHOLM SWEDEN declare under our sole
responsibility that our product (with type and serial
number, see front page) and in combination with our
accessories, to which this declaration relates is in
conformity with the appropriate standard(s):
• EN ISO 12100
and in accordance with the following directive(s):
• 2006/42/EC
Technical file available from:
Quality Manager, Atlas Copco Tools, Stockholm,
Sweden
Stockholm, 29 December 2009
Lennart Remnebäck, General Manager
Signature of issuer:
Statement of use
This product is designed for holding power tools
within the specified load / torque capacity.
No other use permitted. For professional use only.
General safety instructions
To reduce risk of injury, everyone using, installing,
repairing, maintaining, changing accessories on, or
working near this tool must read and understand
these instructions before performing any such task.
Our goal is to produce tools that help you work
safely and efficiently. The most important safety
device for this or any tool is YOU. Your care and
good judgement are the best protection against
injury. All possible hazards cannot be covered here,
but we have tried to highlight some of the important
ones.
Only qualified and trained operators should install,
adjust or use this power tool.
For additional safety information consult:
• Other documents and information packed with
this tool.
• Your employer, union and / or trade association.
• "Safety Code for Portable Air Tools" (ANSI
B186.1), available at the time of printing from
Global Engineering Documents at http://global.
ihs.com/ , or call 1 800 854 7179. In case of
difficulty in obtaining ANSI standards, contact
ANSI via http://www.ansi.org/
EN
• Further occupational health and safety
information can be obtained from the following
web sites:
– http://www.osha.gov (USA)
– http://europe.osha.eu.int (Europe)
Installation hazards
• Mount the torque arm bracket / support securely.
Ensure the torque arm support has a minimum
safety factor of five times the combined
maximum load capacity plus torque arm weight.
• When using a balancer with the torque arm:
– Ensure that the balancer suspension support
has a minimum safety factor of five times
the combined maximum load capacity plus
balancer weight.
– Attach an additional support cable or chain
to another support independent of the one
holding the balancer.
– Examine the suspension hooks, cable and
chain for wear.
– Replace any worn parts before installation.
• Check that the tool holder is securely tightened
before operating the torque arm or tool.
Use hazards
• Do not exceed the recommended load or torque
capacity ranges.
• Operators must be physically able to manoeuvre
the torque arm. If you are unfamiliar with the
torque arm, adjust the tool to a low torque setting
the first time you operate it.
• Daily examine the torque arm attachment and all
structural parts for wear or cracks. Replace the
entire arm if extensive wear, damage or cracks
are detected.
• Do not operate the torque arm if damaged or
malfunctioning. Examine balancer suspension
hooks, cables, cable stops and chains daily for
wear. Replace worn parts before further use.
• Check daily that there are no loose screws or
nuts. Replace worn nuts or washers before further
use.
• Regularly perform a complete functionality
check, including fully extending and retracting
the torque arm throughout its complete range of
movements. If high friction is detected, one or
more tubes may be deformed or damaged and the
entire torque arm must be replaced.
• This product and its accessories must not be
modified.
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