Sioux Tools Air Tools - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
NUTRUNNERS, SCREWDRIVERS, IMPACT WRENCHES, PULSE WRENCHES,
AND RATHCET WRENCHES
Sockets, bits and adapters not made for power tools can break when used with power tools.
Sockets, bits and adapters not made for impact wrenches can break when used with impact
wrenches.
Proper eye protection must be worn at all times by tool user and bystanders. Use only
sockets, bits and adapters made for power tools and that are in good condition with
nutrunners, screwdrivers, pulse wrenches and ratchets wrenches. Use only impact
sockets, bits and adapters that are in good condition with impact wrenches. Keep hands
away from sockets, bits and adapters.
Broken sockets, bits and adapters can cause injury.
Worn, chiped, or cracked sockets, bits, and adapters can break.
Do not use worn, chiped, or cracked sockets, bits, or adapters.
Broken sockets, bits and adapters can cause injury.
Sudden and unexpected tool movement can occur when the fastener bottoms on the work.
Be sure your body position allows you to have control of the tool at all times. Make sure
your footing is secure. Consult manufacturer for proper reaction bar if movement is
excessive.
When using a reaction bar:
• Be aware hands or feet can be injured if bar breaks.
• Keep hands from between bar and workpiece. Hands and fingers can be injured if
caught between bar and work piece.
• Follow instructions supplied with reaction bar for proper installation and use.
Sudden and unexpected tool movement can cause injury.
Tools left connected to the air supply while making adjustments, changing accessories, or doing
any maintenance or service on tool 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.
Tools starting unexpectedly can cause injury.
Tools that are used with a suspension device can fall if they are not securely fastened to the
device.
If the tool is used with a balancer or other suspension device, be sure the tool is firmly
attached to the device.
Falling tools can cause injury.
“Push to Start” tools can start unexpectedly if the bit, socket or accessory is pushed
inadvertently.
Be careful when putting "Push to Start" tools aside. Make sure they do not come in
contact with anything that could push the socket or bit.
Tools that start unexpectedly can cause injury.
WARNING