DeWalt DWFP12658 Important Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools, Definitions Safety Guidelines

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Actuating tool may result in flying debris, collation

Fig. A

material, or dust which could harm operator’s eyes.

Operator and others in work area MUST wear safety

glasses with side shields. These safety glasses must

conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved glasses

have “Z87” printed or stamped on them). It is the

employer’s responsibility to enforce the use of eye

protection equipment by the tool operator and other

people in the work area. (Fig. A)

Fig. B

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Always wear appropriate personal hearing and other

protection during use. Under some conditions and

duration of use, noise from this product may contribute

to hearing loss. (Fig. A)

• Use only clean, dry, regulated air. Condensation­ from

an air compressor can rust and damage the internal

workings of the tool. (Fig. B)

Fig. C

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Regulate air pressure. Use air pressure compatible

with ratings on the nameplate of the tool. [Not to

exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar).] Do not connect the tool to a

70 psi

compressor rated at over 200 psi. The tool operating

pressure must never exceed 200 psi even in the event of

4.9 bar

regulator failure. (Fig. C)

150% of the maximum system pressure, whichever is

Fig. D

greater. (Fig. D)

• Do not use bottled gases to power this tool. Bottled

compressed gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide,

nitrogen, hydrogen, propane, acetylene or air are not