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Safety Information
Tension Adjustment of Wire
WARNING Risk of Injury
It is of high importance that the wire retracts in a slow,
smooth motion. A too rapid retraction will make the
wire lash, which might cause the wire to break, with
property damage and/or bodily injury as a result.
• To increase tension: Turn the knob counter clockwise
(+) until the wire has the resistance wanted and the tool
moves slowly up and down.
• To decrease tension: Push the lock spring (plastic loop)
to the right. If a tool is attached to the wire, make sure to
hold the tool to avoid it from falling at high speed.
Do not turn the knob manually to decrease tension. This will
force the lock spring out of its retaining pocket, allowing the
motor spring to unwind rapidly and out of control.
General Operation Safety
If you let go of the wire end while retracting it, the wire will
fly rapidly and out of control resulting in wear on the wire
causing it to break. Never let the wire go while retracting it.
Always guide the wire end to the reel until it stops.
General Service and Maintenance Safety
• The suspension, the safety chain attachment and the
safety chain must be examined regularly. If damage or
wear is found, stop using the balancer at once.

General safety instructions

Installation hazards
• Do not attach a tool cable or any accessory to the bal-
ancer wire.
• Make sure the balancer suspension method and supports
have a minimum safety factor of five times the combined
maximum load capacity plus balancer weight.
• Attach an additional support cable or chain to a support
independent of the one holding the balancer.
• Examine the suspension hooks, cable and chain for wear.
Replace any worn parts before installation.
Operating Hazards
• Do not exceed the recommended load capacity range.
• Examine suspension hooks, cables, cable stops and
chains daily for wear. Replace worn parts before further
use.
• Never lift people or lift loads over people.
• Never use the balancer cable or chain as a sling and do
not attach any accessory or secondary cable to it; it must
remain free to move as intended.
• Load chain must not be twisted, kinked or damaged
when lifting a load.
• Centre balancer over load before lifting.
• Operators must be physically able to manoeuvre the bal-
ancer.
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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.
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.
• Hard hats are recommended in areas where balancers are
in use.
• Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings. Be aware
of potential hazards created by your work activity.
• Balancers are not insulated from coming into contact
with electric power sources and are not intended for use
in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Maintenance and repair hazards
• Read and understand instruction and parts book before
servicing this product.
• Maintenance personnel must be physically able to handle
the bulk and weight of the balancer.
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/

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