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CAUTION!
Personal hearing protection is
recommended when operating
or working near this tool.
Safety Recommendations
For your safety and the safety of others, read and under-
stand the safety recommendations and operating instruc-
tions before operating any tool.
Always wear protective equipment:
For additional information on eye protection and face
protection,refertoFederalOSHARegulations,29Codeof
Federal Regulations, Section 1910.133., Eye and Face
Protection, and American National Standards Institute,
ANSIZ87.1, Occupationaland EducationalEye andFace
Protection. Z87.1 is available from the American National
Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street New York,
NY. 10036.
Hearingprotectionisrecommendedinhighnoiseareas85
dBAorgreater.Theoperationofothertoolsandequipment
in the area, reflective surfaces, process noises and reso-
nant structures can substantially contribute to, and in-
crease the noise level in the area. Excessive air pressure
above 90 PSIG or worn motor components can also
increase sound level emitted by tool. For additional infor-
mationonhearingprotection,refertoFederalRegulations,
Section1910.95,OccupationalNoiseExposure,andAmeri-
can National Standards Institute, ANSI S12.6, Hearing
Protectors.
Cleco tools are designed to operate on 90 psig (6.2 bar)
maximum air pressure. If the tool is properly sized and
applied,higherairpressureis unnecessary.Excessiveair
pressure increases the loads and stresses on the tool
parts, sockets, and fasteners and may result in breakage.
Installation of a filter-regulator-lubricator in the air supply
line ahead of the tool is recommended.
Before the tool is connected to the air supply, check the
throttle for proper operation (i. e., throttle moves freely
and returns to closed position). Being careful not to
endangeradjacentpersonnel,cleartheairhoseofaccu-
mulated dust and moisture. Before removing a tool from
serviceorchangingsockets,makesuretheairlineisshut
off and drained of air. This will prevent the tool from
operating if the throttle is accidently engaged.
Some individuals may be susceptible to disorders of the
hands and arms when performing tasks consisting of
highly repetitive motions and/or exposure to extended
vibration. Cumulative trauma disorders such as carpal
tunnelsyndromeandtendonitismaybecausedoraggra-
vated by repetitious, forceful exertions of the hands and
arms. Vibration may contribute to a condition called
Raynaud's Syndrome. These disorders develop gradu-
ally over periods of weeks, months, and years. It is
presentlyunknowntowhatextent exposuretovibrations
or repetitive motions may contribute to the disorders.
Hereditary factors, vasculatory or circulatory problems,
exposureto coldanddampness,diet,smokingandwork
practices are thought to contribute to the conditions.
Anytooloperator shouldbe awareofthe followingwarn-
ing signs and symptoms so that a problem can be
addressedbeforeitbecomesadebilitatinginjury.Anytool
operator should be aware of the following warning signs
and symptoms so that a problem can be addressed
beforeitbecomesadebilitatinginjury.Anyusersuffering
prolongedsymptomsoftingling,numbness,blanchingof
fingers, clumsiness or weakened grip, nocturnal pain in
the hand, or any other disorder of the shoulders, arms,
wrists, or fingers is advised to consult a physician. If it is
WARNING!
Impact resistant eye protection
must be worn while operating
or working near this tool.
Repetitive work motions and/or vibration
may cause injury to hands and arms.
Use minimum hand grip force consistent
with proper control and safe operation.
Keep body and hands warm and dry.
Avoid anything that inhibits blood circulation.
Avoid continuous vibration exposure.
Keep wrists straight.
WARNING
!
Avoid repeated bending of wrists and hands.
