Powermate 024-0174CT User Manual

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2 - ENG

SAFETY

GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

IMPORT

ANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recog-
nize this information, we use the following symbols. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
sections.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury and/or property damage.

* SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS *

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons, read all the instructions before
using the tool. You must also read the compressor manual and follow all compressor safety
instructions.

GENERAL SAFETY

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR INJURY. Keep the work area clean and well
lighted. Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of electric shock, fire, and
injury to persons. Place cleaning rags and other flammable waste materials in a secured
metal container. The container should be disposed of properly in accordance with local,
state, and federal regulations.

WORK AREA SAFETY

RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The tool is able to
create sparks resulting in the ignition of the dust or fumes.
RISK OF INJURY. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the
tool. Distractions are able to result in the loss of control of the tool.

PERSONAL SAFETY

RISK OF INJURY. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool increase the risk of injury to
persons.
RISK OF INJURY. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increase the risk of injury to persons as a result of being caught in moving parts.
RISK OF INJURY. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the trigger is off before connecting
to the air supply. Do not carry the tool with your finger on the trigger or connect the tool to
the air supply with the trigger on. Do not carry the tool by the hose or yank the hose to dis-
connect it from the air supply.
RISK TO BREATHING/INHALATION HAZARD. Always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved,
properly fitting face mask or respirator and work in a well ventilated area when using
tools that generate dust. Some dust created by power sanding, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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lead from lead-based paints

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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

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arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

RISK OF INJURY. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool increases the risk of person-
al injury.
RISK OF INJURY. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
RISK OF EYE INJURY. After oiling, cover the exhaust port with a towel and operate the
tool for a few seconds to safely remove the excess oil. Failure to cover the exhaust port
can result in serious injury. Note: Keep the towel away from moving parts!