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2025 Series Pneudraulic Installation Tools (HK1006)Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings
I. GENERAL SAFETY RULES:
1. A half hour long hands-on training session with qualied personnel is
recommendedbeforeusingHuckequipment.
2. Huckequipmentmustbemaintainedinasafeworkingconditionatalltimes.
Tools and hoses should be inspected at the beginning of each shift/day for
damageorwear.Anyrepairshouldbedonebyaqualiedrepairmantrainedon
Huckprocedures.
3. For multiple hazards, read and understand the safety instructions before
installing, operating, repairing, maintaining, changing accessories on, or
workingneartheassemblypowertool.Failuretodosocanresultinserious
bodilyinjury.
4. Onlyqualiedandtrainedoperatorsshouldinstall,adjustorusetheassembly
powertool.
5. Do not modify this assembly power tool. This can reduce effectiveness of
safetymeasuresandincreaseoperatorrisk.
6. Donotdiscardsafetyinstructions;givethemtotheoperator.
7. Donotuseassemblypowertoolifithasbeendamaged.
8. Toolsshallbeinspectedperiodicallytoverifyallratingsandmarkingsrequired,
andlistedinthemanual,arelegiblymarkedonthetool.Theemployer/operator
shall contact the manufacturer to obtain replacement marking labels when
necessary.Refertoassemblydrawingandpartslistforreplacement.
9. Toolisonlytobeusedasstatedinthismanual.Anyotheruseisprohibited.
10.ReadMSDSSpecicationsbeforeservicingthetool.MSDSspecicationsare
availablefromtheproductmanufactureroryourHuckrepresentative.
11.OnlygenuineHuckpartsshallbeusedforreplacementsorspares.Useofany
otherpartscanresultintoolingdamageorpersonalinjury.
12.Neverremoveanysafetyguardsorpintaildeectors.
13.Neverinstallafastenerinfreeair.Personalinjuryfromfastenerejectingmay
occur.
14.Where applicable, always clear spent pintail out of nose assembly before
installing the next fastener.
15.Checkclearancebetween trigger and work piece to ensure thereis no pinch
pointwhentoolisactivated.Remotetriggersareavailableforhydraulictooling
ifpinchpointisunavoidable.
16.Donotabusetoolbydroppingorusingitasahammer.Neverusehydraulicor
airlinesasahandleortobendorprythetool.Reasonablecareofinstallation
tools by operators is an important factor in maintaining tool efciency,
eliminating downtime, and preventing an accident which may cause severe
personalinjury.
17.Neverplacehandsbetweennoseassemblyandworkpiece.Keephandsclear
from front of tool.
18.Tools with ejector rods should never be cycled with out nose assembly
installed.
19.When two piece lock bolts are being used always make sure the collar
orientationiscorrect.Seefastenerdatasheetforcorrectpositioning.
II. PROJECTILE HAZARDS:
1. Riskofwhippingcompressedairhoseiftoolispneudraulicorpneumatic.
2. Disconnect the assembly power tool from energy source when changing
inserted tools or accessories.
3. Beawarethatfailureoftheworkpiece,accessories, ortheinsertedtoolitself
cangeneratehighvelocityprojectiles.
4. Alwayswearimpactresistanteyeprotectionduringtooloperation.Thegrade
ofprotectionrequiredshouldbeassessedforeachuse.
5. The risk of others should also be assessed at this time.
6. Ensurethattheworkpieceissecurelyxed.
7. Check that the means of protection from ejection of fastener or pintail is in
placeandoperative.
8. Thereispossibilityofforcibleejectionofpintailsorspentmandrelsfromfront
of tool.
III. OPERATING HAZARDS:
1. Use of tool can expose the operator’s hands to hazards including: crushing,
impacts,cuts,abrasionsandheat.Wearsuitableglovestoprotecthands.
2. Operators and maintenance personnel shall be physically able to handle the
bulk,weightandpowerofthetool.
3. Holdthetoolcorrectlyandbereadytocounteractnormalorsuddenmovements
withbothhandsavailable.
4. Maintainabalancedbodypositionandsecurefooting.
5. Releasetriggerorstopstartdeviceincaseofinterruptionofenergysupply.
6. Useonlyuidsandlubricantsrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
7. Avoidunsuitablepostures,asitislikelyforthesenottoallowcounteractingof
normalorunexpectedtoolmovement.
8. If the assembly power tool is xed to a suspension device, make sure that
xationissecure.
9. Bewareoftheriskofcrushingorpinchingifnoseequipmentisnottted.
IV. REPETITIVE MOTION HAZARDS:
1. Whenusingassemblypowertool,theoperatorcanexperiencediscomfortinthe
hands,arms,shoulders,neckorotherpartsofthebody.
2. When using tool, the operator should adopt a comfortable posture while
maintainingasecurefootingandavoidawkwardoroffbalancedpostures.
3. The operator should change posture during extended tasks to help avoid
discomfort and fatigue.
4. Iftheoperatorexperiencessymptomssuchaspersistentorrecurringdiscomfort,
pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensations or stiffness,
thesewarningsshould not be ignored. The operator should tell the employer
andconsultaqualiedhealthprofessional.
V. ACCESSORIES HAZARDS:
1. Disconnecttoolfromenergysupplybeforechanginginsertedtooloraccessory.
2. Useonlysizesandtypesofaccessoriesandconsumablesthatarerecommended.
Donotuseothertypesorsizesofaccessoriesorconsumables.
VI. WORKPLACE HAZARDS:
1. Be aware of slippery surfaces caused by use of the tool and of trip hazards
causedbytheairlineorhydraulichose.
2. Proceedwithcautionwhileinunfamiliarsurroundings;therecouldbehidden
hazardssuchaselectricityorotherutilitylines.
3. The assembly power tool is not intended for use in potentially explosive
environments.
4. Toolisnotinsulatedagainstcontactwithelectricalpower.
5. Ensuretherearenoelectricalcables,gaspipes,etc.,whichcancauseahazard
ifdamagedbyuseofthetool.
VII. NOISE HAZARDS:
1. Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent, disabling hearing loss
and other problems such as tinnitus, therefore risk assessment and the
implementationofpropercontrolsisessential.
2. Appropriatecontrolstoreducetherisk mayincludeactionssuchasdamping
materialstopreventworkpiecefrom‘ringing’.
3. Use hearing protection in accordance with employer’s instructions and as
requiredbyoccupationalhealthandsafetyregulations.
4. Operate and maintain tool as recommended in the instruction handbook to
preventanunnecessaryincreaseinthenoiselevel.
5. Select,maintainandreplacetheconsumable/insertedtoolasrecommendedto
preventanunnecessaryincreaseinnoise.
6. Ifthepower toolhasasilencer,alwaysensurethatitisinplaceandingood
workingorderwhenthetoolisbeingoperated.
VIII. VIBRATION HAZARDS:
1. Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the nerves and blood
supplytothehandsandarms.
2. Wearwarmclothingwhen workingincoldconditionsandkeephands warm
anddry.
3. Ifnumbness,tingling,painorwhiteningoftheskininthengersorhands,stop
usingthetool,tellyouremployerandconsultaphysician.
4. Supporttheweightofthetoolinastand,tensionerorbalancerinordertohave
alightergriponthetool.
IX. PNEUMATIC / PNEUDRAULIC TOOL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Airunderpressurecancausesevereinjury.
2. Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and disconnect tool
fromairsupplywhennotinuse,beforechangingaccessoriesorwhenmaking
repairs.
3. Neverdirectairatyourselforanyoneelse.
4. Whippinghosescancause severeinjury,alwayscheckfor damagedorloose
hosesandttings.
5. Coldairshouldbedirectedawayfromhands.
6. Wheneveruniversaltwistcouplings(clawcouplings)areused,lockpinsshall
be installed and whipcheck safety cables shall be used to safeguard against
possiblehosetohoseorhosetotoolconnectionfailure.
7. Donotexceedmaximumairpressurestatedontool.
8. Nevercarryanairtoolbythehose.
safety InstruCtIons
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND SYMBOLS:
- Product complies with requirements set forth by the
relevant European directives.
- READ MANUAL prior to using this equipment.
- EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED while using this
equipment.
- HEARING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED while using this
equipment.
Notes: are reminders of required procedures.
Bold, Italic type and underlining: emphasizes a specic instruction.
WARNINGS: Must be understood to avoid
severe personal injury.
CAUTIONS: show conditions that will
damage equipment and or structure.
