
AS726M 2 11/13/14
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read
this manual prior to using the device. It is also the responsibility
of the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient
location for all to see and read. If the manual or product labels
are lost or not legible, contact Mac Tools for replacements. If the
operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions
shall be read and discussed with the operator in the operator's
native language by the purchaser/owner or his designee, making
sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
• Read,study,understand&followallinstructionsbeforeusing.
• Cuttingwiththesetoolswillcreatesharpedges.Wearglovesto
protect hands.
• Cuttingedgesandshearbladescanbecomehotduringuse.Do
not touch.
• Neverforcethecuttingtooltocutfasterorthroughheavier
gauge material than rated capacity.
• Addforanytoolswithsafetylever:Donotlock,tapeorwire
the"on/off"safetyleverinthe"on"position,asthelevermust
befreetoreturntothe"off"positionwhenreleased.
• Alwaysoperate,inspectandmaintainthistoolinaccordancewith
AmericanNationalStandardsInstituteSafetyCodeforPortableAirTools
(ANSIB186.1)andanyotherapplicablesafetycodesandregulations.
• ForSafety,topperformanceandmaximumdurabilityofparts,operate
thistoolat90psig/6.2barmaxairpressurewith5/16"diameterair
supply hose.
• Alwayswearimpactresistanteye&faceprotection(Users&
Bystanders)whenoperatingorperformingmaintenanceonthistool.
• Alwayswearhearingprotectionwhenusingthistool(Users&
Bystanders).Highsoundlevelscancausepermanenthearingloss.
UsehearingprotectionasrecommendedbyyouremployerorOSHA
regulation.
• Keepthetoolinefficientoperatingcondition.
• Operatorsandmaintenancepersonnelmustbephysicallyabletohandle
bulk, weight and power of this tool.
• Keeptooloutofreachofchildren.
• Airpoweredtoolscanvibrateduringuse.Extendedexposureto
vibration, repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions during use
maybeharmfultoyourhandsandarms.Discontinueuseoftoolif
discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek medical advice before
resuming use.
• Compressedaircancausesevereinjury.Neverdirectairatyourselfor
others. Always turn off the air supply, drain hose of air pressure and
detachtoolfromairsupplybeforeinstalling,removingoradjustingany
part or accessory on this tool, or before performing any maintenance on
thistool.Failuretodosocouldresultininjury.
• Whiphosescancauseseriousinjury.Alwayscheckforandreplace
immediately any damaged, frayed or loose hoses and fittings.
• Donotoperateadamagedorworntool.Donousequick-detach
couplingsattool.Seeinstructionsforcorrectset-up.
• Placethetoolontheworkbeforestartingthetool.Donotpointorindulge
in any horseplay with this tool.
• Slipping,trippingand/orfallingwhileoperatingairtoolscanbea
majorcauseofseriousinjuryordeath.Beawareofexcesshoselefton
walking or work surface.
• Keepbodyworkingstancebalancedandfirm.Donotoverreachwhen
operating this tool.
• Anticipateandbealertforsuddenchangesinmotionduringuseofany
power tool.
• Donotcarrytoolbyhose.Protectthehosefromsharpobjectsandheat.
• Toolshaftmaycontinuetoreciprocatebrieflyafterthrottleisreleased.
Avoid direct contact with accessories during and after use. Gloves will
reduce the risk of cuts or burns.
• Keepawayfromreciprocatingendoftool.Donotwearjewelryorloose
clothing. Secure long hair. Scalping can occur If hair is not kept away
fromtoolandaccessories.Chokingcanoccurifneckwearisnotkept
away from tool and accessories.
• Thistoolisnotinsulatedagainstelectricshock.
• Thistoolmustnotbeusedinexplosiveatmospheres.
• Donotlubricatetoolswithflammableorvolatileliquidssuchas
kerosene,dieselorjetfuel.
• Donotforcetoolbeyonditsratedcapacity.
• Donotremoveanylabels.Replaceanydamagedlabels.
• UsereplacementpartsandaccessoriesrecommendedbyMacTools.
• Servicingandrepairsshouldonlybemadebyanauthorizedservice
center.
• Donotuse(ormodify)thetoolforanyotherpurposethanthatforwhich
itwasdesignedwithoutconsultingthemanufacturer'sauthorized
representative.
• Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,sawing,grinding,drilling,and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Someexamplesof
these chemicals are:
• leadfromlead-basedpaints,
• crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandothermasonry
products, and
• arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber
Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries,dependingonhowoftenyoudo
thistypeofwork.Toreduceyourexposuretothesechemicals:work
inawellventilatedarea,andworkwithapprovedsafetyequipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
• Thisproductmaycontainoneormorechemicals(orbrasswhere
applicable)knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerandbirth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling.
FAILURETOOBSERVETHESEWARNINGSCOULDRESULTININJURY.
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