Sioux Tools Air Tools User Manual
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Tools left connected to the air supply can start unexpectedly.
Always remove tool from air supply and activate trigger to bleed air line before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or doing any maintenance or service on tool.
Make it a habit to check to see that all adjusting keys and wrenches have been removed
from tool before turning it on.
Tools starting unexpectedly and flying keys and wrenches can cause injury.
Air hoses can come loose from power tools and whip.
Inspect and do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fittings.
Whipping air hoses can cause injury.
Air hoses that are not oil resistant or are not rated for the working pressure can burst.
Make sure that all air hoses are oil resistant and rated for the working pressure.
Air hoses that burst can caues injury.
Power tools present a risk of entanglement.
Keep loose hair away from power tools and accessories. Keep hands away from moving
parts of the tool and accessories. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or neckwear
around power tools. Keep work area clear of cleaning rags and all items that could
become entangled with the tool.
Entanglements can cause injuries.
Working in poorly lit areas makes it hard to see hazards.
Keep work area well lit.
Poorly lit work areas can cause injury.
Children are attracted to work areas.
Keep children away. All visitors must keep a safe distance away from work area.
Children in work areas can be injured.
Unattended tools can be misused by unauthorized or untrained personnel.
Store idle tools in a dry, high or locked-up place, out of the reach of children.
Misused tools can cause injury.
Using excessive force on a tool makes it hard to control.
Do not force tool.
Hard to control tool can cause injury.
Tools with the actuator left in the “ON” position when an unexpected air pressure loss occurs can
start unexpectedly when the air pressure is restored.
Release the actuator if an unexpected loss of air pressure occurs.
Unexpected tool starts can cause injury.
When disposing of a tool, do it in a way that does not harm personnel or the environment.
The use of any accessory with this tool not provided or specified by Sioux Tools can perform
unpredictably.
Use only accessories provided or specified by Sioux Tools.
Tools that perform unpredictably can cause injury.
Tapping or wiring the throttle valve in the "ON" position will prevent the tool from shutting off if the
tool should jam or malfunction or if anything unexpected happens.
Do not wire or tape down the "On-Off" valve of any power tool.
Tool that are prevented from shutting off can cause injury.