Matco Tools MT2844A Instrucciones De Operación página 2

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY
THIS INSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY
AND UNDERSTAND ALL INFORMATION BEFORE
OPERATING THIS TOOL.
• Always operate, inspect and maintain this tool in accordance
with American National Standards Institute Safety Code
of Portable Air Tools (ANSI B186.1) and any other applicable
safety codes and regulations.
• For safety, top performance and maximum durability of
parts, operate this tool at 90 psig 6.2 bar max air pressure
with 3/8" diameter air supply hose.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection when
operating or performing maintenance on this tool.
• Always wear hearing protection when using this tool. High
sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Use
hearing protection as recommended by your employer or
OSHA regulation.
• Keep the tool in efficient operating condition.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be physically
able to handle the bulk, weight and power of this tool.
• Air powered tools can vibrate in use. Vibration, repetitive
motions or uncomfortable positions over extended periods
of time may be harmful to your hands and arms. Discontinue
use of tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs.
Seek medical advice before resuming use.
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury. Never direct
air at yourself or others. Always turn off the air supply, drain
hose of air pressure and detach tool from air supply before
installing, removing or adjusting any accessory on this tool,
or before performing any maintenance on this tool. Failure
to do so could result in injury. Whip hoses can cause serious
injury. Always check for damaged, frayed or loose hoses
and fittings, and replace immediately. Do not use quick
detach couplings at tool. See instructions for correct
set-up.
OPERATION
This ratchet wrench is rated at 3/8" USS bolt size. Rat ing must be
down grad ed for spring U bolts, tie bolts, long cap screws, double
depth nuts, badly rust ed conditions and spring fas ten ers as they
absorb much of the impact power. When possible, clamp or wedge
the bolt to prevent springback.
Soak rusted nuts in pen e trat ing
oil and break rust seal before removing with ratchet wrench.
If nut does not start to move in three to five sec onds, use a larger
size ratchet wrench. Do not use ratchet wrench be yond rated
ca pac i ty as this will dras ti cal ly reduce tool life.
MT2844A
MT2844A 3/8" Dr. Palm Air Ratchet
WARNING
MANUAL CONTAINS
• Place the tool on the work before starting the tool.
• Slipping, tripping and/or falling while operating air tools can
be a major cause of serious injury or death. Be aware of
excess hose left on the walking or work surface.
• Keep body working stance balanced and firm. Do not
overreach when operating the tool.
• Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in motion during
start up and operation of any power tool.
• Do not carry tool by the hose. Protect the hose from sharp
objects and heat.
• Tool shaft may continue to rotate briefly after throttle is
released. Avoid direct contact with accessories during and
after use. Gloves will reduce the risk of cuts or burns.
• Keep away from rotating end of tool. Do not wear jewelry or
loose clothing. Secure long hair. Scalping can occur if hair
is not kept away from tool and accessories. Choking can
occur if neckwear is not kept away from tool and
accessories.
• Use accessories recommended by Matco Tools.
• Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile liquids
such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
• Do not force tool beyond its rated capacity.
• Do not remove any labels. Replace damaged labels.
• Use only impact sockets and accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for your model
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create
a risk of injury when used on another tool.
• This product may contain one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands thoroughly
after handling.
The reversing button is used to change the rotation of the tool. When
the button is turned to the left, the tool is in a for ward or right hand
ro ta tion. When the valve is turned to the right, the ro ta tion is reverse
or left hand.
NOTE: Actual torque on a fastener is directly related to joint hardness,
tool speed, condition of socket and the time the tool is allowed
to impact. Use the simplest possible tool-to-socket hook up.
Every connection absorbs energy and reduces power.
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