GENERAL SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy.
2. Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way.
3. Keep children and visitors away - Do not let children handle the impact wrench.
4. Do not operate the impact wrench where there are flammable liquids or gases.
5. Keep the air supply hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
6. Do not fit the impact wrench to any stand or clamping device that may damage the wrench.
USE
1. Stay alert and use common sense - do not operate the impact wrench when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
2. Always wear eye protectors when using the impact wrench - eye protectors must provide protection from flying particles from the front and the side.
3. Always wear ear protectors when using the impact wrench.
4. Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
5. Never use any type of bottled gas as a source of power for the impact wrench.
6. Do not connect the air supply hose with your finger on the trigger of the impact wrench.
7. Do not exceed the maximum pressure for the impact wrench: 90 psi / 6.2 bar.
8. Check hoses for leaks or worn condition before use, and ensure that all connections are secure.
9. Do not use the impact wrench for any other purpose than that described in this manual.
3
Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
10. Do not carry out any alterations or modifications to the impact wrench.
11. Always disconnect from the air supply when:
• Performing any maintenance
• The impact wrench is not in use.
• The impact wrench will be left unattended.
• Moving to another work area.
• Passing the impact wrench to another person.
12. Never use the impact wrench if it is defective or operating abnormally.
13. The impact wrench should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified service personnel.
14. Avoid damaging the impact wrench for example by applying excessive force of any kind.
15. ALWAYS maintain the tool with care. Keep it clean for the best and safest performance.
16. Quick change couplings should not be located at the tool. They add weight and could fail due to vibration.
17. DO NOT force or misuse the tool. It will do a better and safer job at the rate for which it was designed.
18. Do not remove any labels. Damaged labels should be replaced.
19. This tool vibrates with use. Vibration may be harmful to your hands or arms.
Stop using the tool if discomfort, a tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek medical advice before resuming use.
20. NEVER use standard sockets. These may shatter with serious consequences.
Use ONLY impact sockets.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Never carry the impact wrench by the air supply hose.
2. Never carry the impact wrench with your finger on the trigger.
STORAGE
1. When not in use the impact wrench must be disconnected from the air supply and stored in a dry place out of the reach of children (preferably in a locked cabinet).
2. Avoid storing the impact wrench in environments where the temperature is below 0 o
C.
4
Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]