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Workplace hazards
a) Keep your work area clean and well-illuminated.
b) The most common causes of serious or fatal injury in theworkplace are related to
slipping, tripping or falling. Watch out for hanging cables or hoses and slippery floors.
c) Keep afirm footing and good balance at all times.
d) Repetitive work movements, uncomfortable work postures and vibrating
tools can be harmful to hands and arms.
e) Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Always use
ear protection.
f) Avoid inhaling dust particles or contaminants which might be harmful to
your health.
g) Keep pets and bystanders out of thework area when thetool is being used.
h) This tool is not designed for use in explosive atmospheres and is not
insulated for contact with electric power sources.
Personal safety precautions
a) Pay attention to what you are doing and use common sense when using
pneumatic tools. Never use any hand tool, pneumatic or power tool if you are
tired or under theinfluence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of
inattention while using apower tool may result in serious injury.
b) Wear protective clothing. Always wear safety glasses. Using protective
clothing such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets and ear defenders
when needed decreases therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starts. Never hold your finger on thetrigger when connecting
theair hose or changing asocket.
d) Do not overreach. Make sure you stand steady and well balanced at all times.
This will allow you to have more control in unexpected situations.
e) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery.
Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothes,
jewellery or long hair could potentially become caught in any moving parts.
f) Dust extraction or collection equipment should be used whenever thework
environment contains large amounts of dust.
g) Hold theproduct by its insulated gripping surfaces whenever using thetool
where it could come in contact with hidden live wiring. Contact with live wires
will make themetal parts of thetool live and could shock theuser.
h) Avoid direct contact with accessories during use.
Projectile hazards
a) Parts of theworkpiece, accessories or even thesocket can fly off at high speed.
b) Always wear impact-rated safety eyewear when using theimpact wrench.
Select suitable safety eyewear that provides adequate protection for thetask you
are performing.
c) Ensure that theworkpiece is securely fastened or clamped.
