INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PERSONNEL SAFETY
• Stay alert; watch what you are doing. Do not use the pneumatic tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication
• Always use the following personal protective equipment:
- eye protection;
- safety shoes;
- gearing protection;
- protective gloves against physical agents;
- anti-vibration gloves, to be worn following a specially conducted survey of the daily exposure of the hand-arm system
to vibration.
• Make sure you are in a safe position, keeping proper balance at all times. A safe working position and a proper body
posture enable better control of the pneumatic tool in unexpected situations.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing,
jewellery, and long hair can get caught in moving parts.
• Do not directly inhale the exhaust air, and prevent it from getting into your eyes. The exhaust air of the pneumatic
tool can contain water, oil, metal particles and impurities, which may cause hazards
AIR IMPACT WRENCH USE AND CARE
• Use clamping devices or a vice to secure and support the workpiece. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body
will not allow for safe operation of the pneumatic tool.
• Do not overload the pneumatic tool. Use the pneumatic tool intended for your work only
• Always check that the machine is free from defects. Do not use a pneumatic tool that has a defective On/Off switch.
A pneumatic tool that can no longer be stopped or started is dangerous and must be repaired
• Make any adjustments while the air angle impact wrench is not working. Always disconnect the air supply when not in use.
This safety measure prevents accidental starting of the pneumatic tool
• Store idle pneumatic tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to operate
the pneumatic tool.
• Maintain the pneumatic tool with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the operation of the pneumatic tool. Have damaged parts repaired before using
the pneumatic tool
• Do not modify the pneumatic tool. This can reduce the effectiveness of safety measures and increase operator risk.
• Have the pneumatic tool repaired only through a qualified repair person and only using original replacement parts.
AIR IMPACT WRENCH SAFETY
• Make sure that the nameplate is readable; get a replacement nameplate from the manufacturer, if need be
• While the impact wrench is being used, any accidental breakages of individual accessories may cause pieces to be
thrown at high speed.
• Operators and maintenance personnel should be physically able to handle the weight and power of the pneumatic tool
• Operators and maintenance personnel should be physically able to handle the weight and power of the pneumatic tool
• It is important to be prepared for unexpected movements of the air impact wrench resulting from a jammed
or broken work tool. Maintain a firm grip on the pneumatic tool and position your body and arms to allow you to resist
such movements. These precautions can prevent injuries.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the tool, since these can cause injuries
• Make sure that the direction of rotation of the air impact wrench is fit for use
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