COATS AirNut - Manual (Page 4)

iv • COATS AirNut
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions
2. Never touch AirNut while the balancer arbor shaft
is in motion. Dismemberment and/or serious lac-
erations can occur.
3. Failure to push the AirNut on far enough for it to
tighten properly may result in the wheel dis-
mounting, causing personal injury and property
damage.
4. When activating the AirNut, keep all body parts
from between the back side of the wheel’s center
and balancer face plate.
5. When activating the AirNut, keep all body parts
from between the front side of the wheel’s center
and the AirNut pressure cup/nylon spacer.
6. When de-activating the AirNut, keep all body parts
from between the back side of the pressure cup,
no mar ring and AirNut.
7. Adequate ventilation should be provided when
working on internal combustion engines.
8. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body
parts away from moving parts.
Only use air gun for intended purpose. If air
is injected into the human body, lacera-
tions, serious injuries, or death can occur.
9. Do not use the AirNut inflation device for any
other use than the inflation of the AirNut. Air
injected into the human body may lead to serious
injuries and often death.
10. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safety glasses.
12. Replace any damaged or missing safety decals.
They are available from COATS, (615) 641-7533.
13. Read and understand this manual before operat-
ing. Abuse and misuse will shorten functional life.
14. Keep guards and safety features in place and in
working order.
15. Wear proper clothing. Safety toe, non-slip
footwear and protective hair covering to contain
hair are recommended. Do not wear jewelry,
loose clothing, neckties, or gloves when operating
the balancer.
16. Keep work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered
and/or dark areas invite accidents.
17. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or worn
and that may cause unsafe balancer operation. Do
not operate damaged equipment until it has been
examined by a qualified service technician.
18. Do not allow untrained persons to operate
machinery.
19. Do not disable hood safety interlock system, or in
any way shortcut safety controls and operations.
WARNING