Harbor Freight Tools 97870 Affects the tool’s operation. If dam, Use only accessories that are

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affects the tool’s operation. If dam-

 

 

Tool use and care

 

a.

Use clamps or another practical

 

aged, have the tool serviced before

 

using. Many accidents are caused

 

way to secure and support the

 

by poorly maintained tools. There is a

 

workpiece to a stable platform.

 

risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.

 

Holding the work by hand or against

h.

Use only accessories that are

 

the body is unstable and is able to

 

lead to loss of control.

 

identified by the manufacturer for

b.

Do not force the tool. Use the

 

the specific tool model. Use of an

 

accessory not intended for use with

 

correct tool for the application. The

 

the specific tool model, increases the

 

correct tool will do the job better and

 

risk of injury to persons. Wheels and

 

safer at the rate for which the tool is

 

other accessories running over rated

 

designed.

 

 

 

speed can fly apart and result in a

c.

Do not use the tool if the valve

 

risk of injury to persons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

does not turn the tool on or off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service

 

 

Any tool that cannot be controlled

 

 

 

 

 

with the switch is dangerous and

a.

Tool service must be performed

 

must be repaired.

 

only by qualified repair personnel.

d.

Disconnect the tool from the air

b.

When servicing a tool, use only

 

source before making any adjust-

 

identical replacement parts. Use

 

ments, changing accessories, or

 

only authorized parts.

 

 

storing the tool. Such preventive

c.

Use only the lubricants supplied

 

safety measures reduce the risk of

 

starting the tool unintentionally. Turn

 

with the tool or specified by the

 

off and detach the air supply, safely

 

manufacturer.

 

 

discharge any residual air pressure,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and release the throttle and/or turn

 

 

Air source

 

 

 

the switch to its off position before

a.

 

Never connect to an air

 

leaving the work area.

 

 

 

 

source that is capable of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.

Store the tool, when it is idle, out

 

 

exceeding 90 psi. Over

 

of reach of children and other un-

 

 

pressurizing the tool may

 

trained persons. A tool is dangerous

 

cause bursting, abnormal operation,

 

in the hands of untrained users.

 

breakage of the tool or serious injury

f.

Maintain the tool with care. Keep a

 

to persons. Use only clean, dry,

 

regulated compressed air at the rated

 

cutting tool sharp and clean. A prop-

 

 

 

pressure or within the rated pressure

 

erly maintained tool, with sharp cut-

 

 

 

range as marked on the tool. Always

 

ting edges reduces the risk of binding

 

 

 

verify prior to using the tool that the

 

and is easier to control.

 

 

 

air source has been adjusted to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

g.

Check for misalignment or bind-

 

rated air pressure or within the rated

 

air-pressure range.

 

 

ing of moving parts, breakage of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

parts, and any other condition that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKU 97870

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