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Safety Information
Safety instructions
Additional safety information regarding portable air
tools:
• CAGI 2528 - B186.1, SAFETY CODE FOR POR-
TABLE AIR TOOLS, available from Global Engi-
neering Documents at https://global.ihs.com/ or call
+1 800 447-2273. In case of difficulty in obtaining
ANSI standards, contact ANSI via https://
www.ansi.org/
Air supply and connection hazards
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury.
• Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and
disconnect tool from air supply when not in use, before
changing accessories or when making repairs.
• Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
• Whipping hoses can cause severe injury. Always check
for damaged or loose hoses and fittings.
• Do not use quick disconnect couplings at tool. Use hard-
ened steel (or material with comparable shock resistance)
threaded hose fittings. See instructions for correct set up.
• Whenever universal twist couplings are used, lock pins
must be installed.
• Do not exceed maximum air pressure of 6.3 bar / 90 psig,
or as stated on tool nameplate.
Projectile hazards
• Always shut off air supply, relieve hose of air pressure
and disconnect tool from air supply when changing ac-
cessories.
• Failure of the workpiece, accessory, retainer or even of
the tool itself could generate high velocity projectiles.
Even small projectiles can injure eyes and cause blind-
ness.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection
when involved with or near the operation, repair or main-
tenance of the tool or changing accessories on the tool.
• Be sure all others in the area are wearing impact-resistant
eye and face protection.
• Never operate a tool unless the accessory is retained in
the tool with a proper retainer (see parts list).
• To avoid injury, retainer parts must be replaced when
they become worn, cracked or distorted.
• On overhead work, wear a safety helmet.
• Ensure that the workpiece is securely fixed.
• Hold the accessory firmly against the work surface before
starting the tool.
Operating hazards
• Use of the tool can expose the operator's hands to haz-
ards, including impacts, cuts and abrasions and heat.
Wear suitable gloves to protect the hands.
• Avoid direct contact with accessory and work surface
during and after work as they become heated and sharp.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be physically
able to handle the bulk, weight and power of the tool.
• Hold the tool correctly: be ready to counteract normal or
sudden movements – have both hands available.
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Accessory hazards
• Never use any chisel as a hand struck tool. They are
specifically designed and heat-treated to be used only in
air hammers.
• Select the correct shank and retainer for the tool being
used.
• Never use dull accessories as they require excessive pres-
sure and can break from fatigue.
• Never cool a hot accessory in water. Brittleness and early
failure can result.
• Use only recommended sizes and types of accessories
and consumables.
• Accessory breakage or tool damage may result from priz-
ing. Take smaller bites to avoid getting stuck.
Repetitive motion hazards
• When using a power tool to perform work-related activi-
ties, the operator might experience discomfort in the
hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of the body.
• Adopt a comfortable posture whilst maintaining secure
footing and avoiding awkward or off-balance postures.
Changing posture during extended tasks can help avoid
discomfort and fatigue.
• Do not ignore symptoms such as persistent or recurring
discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness,
burning sensation, or stiffness. Stop using the tool, tell
your employer and consult a physician
Noise and Vibration hazards
• High sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss and
other problems such as tinnitus. Use hearing protection as
recommended by your employer or occupational health
and safety regulations.
• Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the
nerves and blood supply of the hands and arms. Wear
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry. If
numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin occurs,
stop using tool, tell your employer and consult a physi-
cian.
• Hold the tool in a light but safe grip because the risk from
vibration is generally greater when the grip force is
higher. Where possible support the weight of the tool
with a balancer.
• Never hold the accessory with the free hand, as this in-
creases vibration exposure.
• To prevent unnecessary increases in noise and vibration
levels:
• Operate and maintain the tool, and select, maintain and
replace the accessories and consumables, in accordance
with this instruction manual.
• Never use a blunt accessory.
Workplace hazards
• Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
Be aware of excess hose left on the walking or work sur-
face.
• Avoid inhaling dust or fumes or handling debris from the
work process which can cause ill health (for example,
cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or dermatitis). Use dust
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