Harbor Freight Tools 65161 - Manual (Page 3)

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tool. Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.
personal safety
Stay alert. Watch what you are do- a.
ing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the
tool while tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while
operating the tool increases the risk
of injury to persons.
dress properly. do not wear loose
b.
clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. keep hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair increas-
es risk of injury to persons as a result
of being caught in moving parts.
Avoid unintentional starting. Be
c.
sure the switch is off before con-
necting 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 switch on.
do not overreach. keep proper
d.
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpect-
ed situations.
e. use safety equipment. A
dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must
be used for the applicable
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during use.
f. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Wear ANSI-ap-
proved safety goggles.
g. Always wear hearing
protection when using
the tool. Prolonged expo-
sure to high intensity noise
is able to cause hearing loss.
Tool use and care
Use clamps or another practical a.
way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
the body is unstable and is able to
lead to loss of control.
do not force the tool.
b. Use correct
tool for application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which the tool is designed.
do not use the tool if the switch
c.
does not turn the tool on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
disconnect the tool from the air
d.
source before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool unintentionally. Turn
off and detach the air supply, safely
discharge any residual air pressure,
and release the throttle and/or turn
the switch to its off position before
leaving the work area.
Store the tool when it is idle out of
e.
reach of children and other un-
trained persons. A tool is dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
maintain the tool with care.
f. Keep
tool sharp and clean. A properly
maintained tool reduces the risk of
binding and is easier to control.