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December,2002

OPERATIONAND MAINTENANCE MANUALFORMODEL 232TGSL(THUNDER GUN STREET LEGAL)1/2”IMPACT WRENCH

Model232TGSL Impact Wrench is designed for use in generalautomotive repair, body

shops,front end servic e and light truck and farm equipment applications.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOS ED -- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READAND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT

ITIS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THIS SAFETY INFORMATION

AVAILABLETO OTHERS THAT WILL OPERATE THIS PRODUCT

FAILURETO OBSERVE THE FOLLOW ING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY

PLACINGTOOL IN SERVICE

•Alwaysinstall, operate, inspect and maintain this
productin accordance with all applicable standards
andregulations (local, state, country,federal, e tc.).
•Alwaysuse clean, dry air at 90 psig (6.2 bar/620 kPa)
maximumair pressure at the inlet. Higherpressure
mayresult in hazardous situations including excess ive
speed,rupture,or incorrect output torqueor force.
•Besure all hoses and fittings are the correct size and
aretightly secured. See Dwg. TPD905--2for a typical
pipingarrangement.
•Ensurean accessible emergency shut off valve has
beeninstalled in the air supply line, and make others
awareof its location.
•Donot use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air hoses
andfittings.
•Keepclear of whipping air hoses. Shut off the
compressedair before approaching a whipping hose.
•Alwaysturn off the air supply and disconnectthe air
supplyhose before installing, removing or adjusting
anyaccessory on this tool, or before performing any
maintenanceon this tool.
•Donot lubricate tools with flammable or volatile
liquidssuchas kerosene, diesel or jet fuel. Use only
recommendedlubricants.
•Keepwork area clean, uncluttered, ventilated and
illuminated.
•Donot remove any labels. Replace any damaged label.

USINGTHE TOOL

•Alwayswear eye protectionwhen operating or
performingmaintenance on this tool.
•Alwayswear hearing protection when operating this
tool.
•Alwaysuse Personal Protective Equipment
appropriateto the tool used and material worked.
Thismay include dust mask or other breathing
apparatus,safetyglasses, ear plugs, gloves, apron,
safetyshoes, hard hat and other e quipment.
•Preventexposure and breathing of harmful dust and
particlescreated by power tool use.
Somedust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding,drilling, and other construction
activitiescontainschemicals known to cause
cancer,birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.
Someexamplesof these chemicals are:
--leadfrom lead based paints,
--crystallinesilica from bricks and ce ment and
othermasonry products, and
--arsenicand chromium from chemically
treatedlumber.
Yourrisk from these exposures varies, depending
onhow often you do this type of work. To reduce
yourexposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilatedarea, and work with approved safety
equipment,such as those dust masks that are
speciallydesigned to filter out microscopic
particles.
•Keepothers a safe distance from your work area, or
ensuretheyuse appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment.
•Thistool is not designed for working in explosive
environments,including those caused by fumes and
dust,or near flammable materials.
•Thistool is not insulated against electric shock.
•Beaware of buried, hidden or other hazards in your
workenvironment. Do not contact or damage cords,
conduits,pipes or hoses that may contain electr ical
wires,explosive gases or harmful liquids.
•Keephands, loose clothing, long hair and jewelry
awayfrom working end of tool.
•Powertools can vibrate in use. Vibration, repetitive
motionsor uncomfortable positions may be harmful
toyour hands and arms. Stop using any tool if
discomfort,tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek
medicaladvicebefore resuming use.
•Keepbody stance balanced and firm. Do not
overreachwhenoperating this tool. Anticipate and be
alertfor sudden changes in motion, reaction torques,
orforces during start up and operation.
•Tooland/oraccessories may briefly continuetheir
motionafter throttle is released.
•Toavoidaccidental starting --ensuretoolis in “off”
positionbefore applying air pressure, avoid throttle
whencarrying, and release throttle with loss of air.
•Ensureworkpieces are secure. Use clamps or vises to
holdwork piece whenever possible.
•Donot carry or drag the tool by the hose.
•Donot use power tools when tired, or under the
influenceof medication, drugs, or alcohol.
•Neveruse a damaged or malfunctioning tool or
accessory.
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