7.2.2.3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Multiple hazards. Read and understand the safety instructions before
installing, operating, repairing, maintaining, changing accessories on, or
working near the power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious bodily
injury.
• Onlyqualiedandtrainedoperatorsshouldinstall,adjustorusethepower
tool.
• Donotmodifythispowertool.Modicationsmayreducetheeffectiveness
of safety measures and increase the risks to the operator.
• Donotdiscardthesafetyinstructions–givethemtotheoperator.
• Do not use a tool if the tool has been damaged.
• Warningsshallbegivenagainsttheriskofexplosionorreduetothe
material being processed;
• Warningsshallbegivenagainsttheriskofcutting.
7.2.2.4 PROJECTILE HAZARDS
• Failureoftheworkpiece,ofaccessories,orevenofthetoolitselfmay
generatehighvelocityprojectiles.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye protection during operation of the tool.
The grade of protection required should be assessed for each use.
7.2.2.5 ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS
• Entanglement hazard - choking, scalping and/or lacerations can occur if
neckware,hairorglovesarenotkeptawayfromtoolandaccessories.
7.2.2.6 OPERATING HAZARDS
• Useofthetoolmayexposetheoperator’shandstohazardsincluding
crushing,impacts,cutsandabrasionsandheat.Wearsuitableglovesto
protect hands.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be physically able to handle
the bulk, weight and power of the tool.
• Holdthetoolcorrectly:bereadytocounteractnormalorsuddenmove-
ments–havebothhandsavailable.
• Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing.
• Keep hands away from rotating or reciprocation accessories, spindles or
othermovingparts.
• Releasethestartandstopdeviceinthecaseofaninterruptionofthe
energy supply
• Use only lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
7.2.2.7 REPETITIVE MOTIONS HAZARDS
• Whenusingapowertool,youmayexperiencediscomfortinyourhands,
arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body.
• While using a power tool, position your body in a comfortable posture.
Maintainsecurefootingandavoidawkwardoroff-balancedpostures.
Changingyourpostureduringextendedtasksmayhelpavoiddiscomfort
and fatigue.
• Ifyouexperiencesymptomssuchaspersistentorrecurringdiscomfort,
pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiff-
ness, do not ignore these warning signs. Promptly tell your employer and
consultaqualiedhealthprofessional.
7.2.2.8 ACCESSORY HAZARDS
• Only use sizes and types of accessories and consumables that are recom-
mended by the power tool manufacturer.
7.2.2.9 WORKPLACE HAZARDS
• Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace injury. Be aware of
slippery surfaces caused by use of the tool and also of trip hazards caused
by the air line or hydraulic hose.
• Proceedwithcareinunfamiliarsurroundings.Hiddenhazardsmayexist,
such as electricity or other utility lines.
• Thispowertoolisnotintendedforuseinpotentiallyexplosiveatmo-
spheres and is not insulated from coming into contact with electric power.
• Make sure there are no electrical cables, gas pipes etc. that could cause a
hazard if damaged by use of the tool.
7.2.2.10 DUST AND FUME HAZARDS
• Dust from some work processes can cause cancer, birth defects or other
respiratory diseases. Risk assessment of these hazards and implementa-
tion of appropriate controls is essential.
• Ifthepneumatictoolisusedinadustlledenvironmentexhaustaircan
cause a dust hazard
• Dusts and fumes generated when using power tools can cause ill health
(forexample:cancer,birthdefects,asthmaand/ordermatitis);riskas-
sessment of these hazards and implementation of appropriate controls of
is essential.
• Risk assessment should include dust created by the use of the tool and
thepotentialfordisturbingexistingdust.
• Operate and maintain the power tool as recommended in these instruc-
tions, to minimize dust or fume emissions
• Directtheexhaustsoastominimizeddisturbanceofdustinadustlled
environment
• Where dusts or fumes are created, the priority shall be to control them at
the point of emission.
• Allintegralfeaturesoraccessoriesforthecollection,extractionor
suppression of airborne dust or fumes should be correctly used and
maintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.
• Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recom-
mendedintheseinstructions,topreventanunnecessaryincreaseindust
or fumes
• Use respiratory protection as instructed by your employer or as required
by occupational health and safety regulations;
7.2.2.11 NOISE HAZARDS
• Unprotectedexposuretohighnoiselevelscancausepermanent,
disabling, hearing loss and other problems such as tinnitus (ringing,
buzzing,whistlingorhummingintheears);
• Risk assessment of these hazards and implementation of appropriate
controls of is essential.
• Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include actions such as
dampingmaterialstopreventworkpiecesfrom‘ringing’
• Use hearing protection as instructed by your employer or as required by
occupational health and safety regulations;
• Operate and maintain the power tool as recommended in these instruc-
tions,topreventanunnecessaryincreaseinnoiselevels;
• Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recom-
mendedintheseinstructions,topreventanunnecessaryincreasein
noise.
7.2.2.12 VIBRATION HAZARDS
• Exposuretovibrationcancausedisablingdamagetothenervesand
blood supply of the hands and arms;
• Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions and keep your
hands warm and dry;
• Ifyouexperiencenumbness,tingling,painorwhiteningoftheskinin
yourngersorhands,stopusingthepowertool,andtellyouremployer.
Youshouldalsoseekmedicaladvicefromaqualiedoccupationalhealth
professional.
• Operate and maintain the power tool as recommended in these instruc-
tions,topreventanunnecessaryincreaseinvibration;
• Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recom-
mendedintheseinstructions,topreventanunnecessaryincreasein
vibrationlevels;
• Support the weight of the tool in a stand, tensioner or balancer, because
the operator can then use a lighter grip to support the tool.
• Hold the tool with a light but safe grip taking account of the required
handreactionforces,becausetheriskfromvibrationisgenerallygreater
when the grip force is higher.
7.2.3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PNEUMATIC POWER
TOOLS - AIR SUPPLY & CONNECTION HAZARDS
• Airunderpressurecancausesevereinjury.
• Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and disconnect tool
from air supply when not in use, before changing accessories or when
making repairs.
• Neverdirectairatyourselforanyoneelse.
• Whippinghosescancausesevereinjury.Alwayscheckfordamagedor
loosehosesandttings.
• Wheneveruniversaltwistcouplings(clawcouplings)areused,lockpins
must be installed.
• Donotexceedthemaximumairpressurestatedonthetool.
• Use whip check safety cables to safeguard against possible hose to tool
and hose to hose connection failure.
• Nevercarryanairtoolbythehose.
MODEL# 6410 3/16-IN. AIR HYDRAULIC RIVETER
MODEL# 6420 1/4-IN. AIR HYDRAULIC RIVETER
Operation Manual & Parts List
