Warning – Sioux Tools Air Tools User Manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIR SAWS AND FILES
File blades and saw blades can come loose while using tool and fly unpredictably.
Never point the tool at any person while the tool is running.
Flying file blades or saw blades can cause injury.
Twisted or side loaded file blades or saw blades can break.
Do not twist or side load file blades or saw blades.
Broken file blades or saw blades can cause injury.
Failure to use the correct size and type of saw blade for the material to be cut can cause the saw
to react erratically.
Always use the correct size and type of saw blade for the material to be cut
Saws that react erratically can cause injury.
Carrying the tool while the blade is moving can allow the blade to contact the body, or nearby
persons or objects.
Never carry the tool while the blade is moving. Only operate the tool when it is in
contact with the work.
Moving blades that contact the body,or nearby persons or objects can cause injury.
A file blade or saw blade that is forced into the work can cause the tool to kick back.
Never force the blade into the work.
Kick back can cause injury.
A work piece that is not properly supported can pinch the file blade or saw blade causing the tool
to kick back.
Alway support the work piece so it does not pinch the blade.
Kick back can cause injury.
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