Chicago Pneumatic CP7782 Manual De Usuario Y Guía De Seguridad página 8

Safety Information
Projectile hazards
• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face pro-
tection when involved with or near the opera-
tion, repair or maintenance of the tool or
changing accessories on the tool.
• Be sure all others in the area are wearing im-
pact-resistant eye and face protection. Even
small projectiles can injure eyes and cause
blindness.
• Serious injury can result from over-torqued or
under-torqued fasteners, which can break, or
loosen and separate. Released assemblies can
become projectiles. Assemblies requiring a
specific torque must be checked using a torque
meter.
NOTE So-called "click" torque wrenches do
not check for potentially dangerous over-
torqued conditions.
• Use only impact wrench rated sockets and ac-
cessories in good condition. Sockets in poor
condition or hand sockets and accessories used
with impact wrenches can shatter.
• Never operate the tool off the work. It may run
too fast and cause the accessory to be thrown
off the tool.
• Ensure that the workpiece is securely fixed.
Accessory hazards
• Use only proper accessory retainers (see parts
list). Use deep sockets wherever possible.
• For tools using the pin and O-ring socket reten-
tion system, use the O-ring to retain the socket
pin securely.
• Always use the simplest hook-up possible.
Long, springy extension bars and adapters ab-
sorb impact power and could break. Use deep
sockets wherever possible.
Operating hazards
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be
physically able to handle the bulk, weight and
power of the tool.
• Hold the tool correctly: be ready to counteract
normal or sudden movements – have both
hands available.
• Do not use with reduced air pressure or in a
worn condition: the clutch may not operate, re-
sulting in sudden rotation of the tool handle.
• Be in control of the throttle at all times. Do not
get caught between the tool and the work.
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Repetitive motion hazards
• When using a power tool to perform work-re-
lated activities, the operator might experience
discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck,
or other parts of the body.
• Adopt a comfortable posture whilst maintain-
ing secure footing and avoiding awkward or
off-balance postures. Changing posture during
extended tasks can help avoid discomfort and
fatigue.
• Do not ignore symptoms such as persistent or
recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching,
tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiff-
ness. Stop using the tool, tell your employer
and consult a physician.
Noise and Vibration hazards
• High sound levels can cause permanent hearing
loss and other problems such as tinnitus. Use
hearing protection as recommended by your
employer or occupational health and safety reg-
ulations.
• Exposure to vibration can cause disabling dam-
age to the nerves and blood supply of the hands
and arms. Wear warm clothing and keep your
hands warm and dry. If numbness, tingling,
pain or whitening of the skin occurs, stop using
tool, tell your employer and consult a physi-
cian.
• Hold the tool in a light but safe grip because
the risk from vibration is generally greater
when the grip force is higher. Where possible
use a suspension arm or fit a side handle.
• To prevent unnecessary increases in noise and
vibration levels:
• Operate and maintain the tool, and select,
maintain and replace the accessories and con-
sumables, in accordance with this instruction
manual;
• Do not use worn or ill-fitting screwdriver bits,
sockets or extensions.
• Do not touch sockets or accessories during im-
pacting.
Workplace hazards
• Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury
or death. Be aware of excess hose left on the
walking or work surface.
• Avoid inhaling dust or fumes or handling de-
bris from the work process which can cause ill
health (for example, cancer, birth defects,
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