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SKU 92857
Specific Safety Instructions
1. The warnings and precautions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
2. Do not exceed maximum 145 PSI.
3. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to
begin work before turning on the tool.
4. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged
into a compressor. Release the Trigger, and unplug
it from its pneumatic air source before leaving.
5. Never point the Trigger at a human or an animal.
6. Use clamps (not included) or other
practical ways to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform.
7. This product is not a toy. Keep it
out of reach of children.
8. WARNING: This product, when used for abrasive
blasting and similar applications, produces chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
9. WARNING: The brass components of this
product contain lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects
(or other reproductive harm). (California
Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
10. Obey the manual for the air compressor
used to power this tool.
11. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply in an
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.
12. If any abnormal vibration occurs,
stop use immediately.
Silicosis and Aluminum
Oxide Warnings
Warning: Abrasive blasting with sand containing
crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respiratory
disease. Exposure to crystalline silica may cause
silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer and death.
Exposure to aluminum oxide (a dust generated from
material removing processes) can result in eye, skin
and breathing irritation. Always use a NIOSH (National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approved
respirator and safety goggles. Avoid skin exposure.
Proper ventilation in the work area is required. Read
and understand the 10 recommended measures below
to reduce crystalline silica exposures in the workplace
and prevent silicosis and silicosis related deaths.
NIOSH recommends the following measures to
reduce crystalline silica exposures in the workplace
and prevent silicosis and silicosis-related deaths:
1. Prohibit silica sand (or other substances
containing more than 1% crystalline silica)
as an abrasive blasting material and
substitute less hazardous materials.
2. Conduct air monitoring to measure worker exposures.
3. Use containment methods such as blast-cleaning
machines and cabinets to control the hazard
and protect adjacent workers from exposure.
4. Practice good personal hygiene to avoid
unnecessary exposure to silica dust.
5. Wear washable or disposable protective clothes
at the work site. Shower and change into clean
clothes before leaving the work site to prevent
contamination of cars, homes and other work areas.
6. Use respiratory protection when source controls
cannot keep silica exposures below the NIOSH REL.
7. Provide periodic medical examinations for all
workers who may be exposed to crystalline silica.
8. Post signs to warn workers about the hazard and to
inform them about required protective equipment.
9. Provide workers with training that includes
information about health effects, work practices
and protective equipment for crystalline silica.
10. Report all cases of silicosis to State health
departments and to OSHA or the Mine Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA)
11. The warnings and precautions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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INSTRUCTIONS.