2 WILTON Strut Cutter
1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand all warnings posted on
the tool and in this manual. Failure to comply
with all of these warnings may cause serious
injury.
2. Do not use this strut cutter for other than its
intended use.
3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. Make sure the Wilton Strut Cutter is properly
supported by the rods or handle pieces, so
that it will not tip over during use.
5. Keep ground or floor around the tool
uncluttered and free of scrap material, oil and
grease. Wear non-slip footwear.
6. Always wear protective eye wear when
operating machinery. Eye wear shall be
impact resistant, protective safety glasses
with side shields which comply with ANSI
Z87.1 specifications. Use of eye wear which
does not comply with ANSI Z87.1
specifications could result in severe injury
from breakage of eye protection.
7. Wear gloves when handling steel work pieces
to prevent possible injury from sharp edges.
8. Keep hands away from cutting area during
operation.
9. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
10. This product, when used for welding, cutting,
or working with metal, produces fumes,
gases, or dusts which contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth
defects and, in some cases, cancer.
(California Health and Safety Code Section
25249.5 et seq.)
11. Always inspect the Strut Cutter before use.
Check for misalignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may
affect the tool’s operation. If damage is found,
repair the tool immediately or replace it.
12. Disconnect from power/hydraulic source
before performing any maintenance or
cleaning.
13. Have tool serviced only by qualified
personnel, using authorized replacement
parts.
14. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and sufficient lighting.
15. Do not use this tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
16. Keep bystanders, especially children, away
from the area while using the tool.
17. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and
“horse-play” are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.
18. Maintain a balanced stance at all times. Do
not overreach while performing the work.
19. Do not use power tools in damp or wet
location, or expose them to rain.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or even
fatal, injury.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible tool damage.
