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RISK OF LOSS OF HEARING
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| • | Long term exposure to noise produced from the opera- | • | Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing protection. | |
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| • | Abrasive tools, such as grinders, sanders, and | • | Always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting | |
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| • | Some materials such as adhesives and tar, contain | • | Always work in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. | |
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•Tools left unattended, or with the air hose attached can be activated by unauthorized persons leading to their injury or injury to others.
•Air tools can propel fasteners or other materials throughout the work area.
•A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool increases the risk of personal injury.
•Using inflator nozzles for duster applications can cause serious injury.
•Remove air hose when tool is not in use and store tool in secure location away from reach of children and or untrained users.
•Use only parts, fasteners, and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
•Keep work area clean and free of clutter. Keep children and others away from work area during operation of the tool.
•Keep work area well lit.
•Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the tool on.
•DO NOT use inflator nozzles for duster applications.
•Air tools can become activated by accident during maintenance or tool changes.
•Air tools can cause the workpiece to move upon con- tact leading to injury.
•Loss of control of the tool can lead to injury to self or others.
•Poor quality, improper, or damaged tools such as grinding wheels, chisels, sockets, drills, nailers, staplers, etc., can fly apart during operation, propelling particles throughout the work area causing serious injury.
•Fasteners could ricochet or be propelled causing serious injury or property damage.
•Remove air hose to lubricate or add grinding attachments, sanding discs, drills, etc. to the tool.
•Never carry the tool by the hose.
•Avoid unintentional starting. Don't carry
•Repair servicing should be done only by an authorized service representative.
•Use clamps or other devices to prevent movement.
•Never operate tool while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
•Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
•Always use tool attachments rated for the speed of the power tool.
•Never use tools which have been dropped, impacted or damaged by use.
•Use only impact grade sockets on an impact wrench.
•Do not apply excessive force to the tool, let the tool perform the work.
•Never point discharge of tool at self or others.
•Do not pull trigger unless tool contact safety device is against work surface.
•Never attempt to drive fasteners into hard surfaces such as steel, concrete, or tile.
•Take care to avoid driving a fastener on top of another fastener.
•Position tool carefully so that fasteners will be delivered to the proper location.
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