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Safety warnings for
impact wrenches
Select the adequate sockets
CAUTION
• Choose the right sockets for the
material to be worked on, this reduces the risk of serious
injury and speeds up the job.
• Do not attempt to use sockets that exceed the capacity of
the wrench.
• Only use impact sockets.
Before operating the Impact Wrench
• Take your time assessing the job and before starting the
job double check you are watching all the caution
measures needed.
WARNING
• Adjust the socket correctly into the
square drive.
DANGER
• Double check the switch is in the OFF
position before connecting the tool. Otherwise it will
unexpectedly start running and cause severe injuries.
CAUTION
• Turn off and disconnect the tool before
replacing a socket.
• Verify all the sockets before using. Do not use a damaged
socket.
• Using a torque meter is recommended as an add-on to
the tool to verify torque in the nuts to be tightened.
While operating the Impact Wrench
• Hold the tool using the insulated gripping surfaces
when carrying out operations in which the tool may
come into contact with hidden wiring or its own
cable. The contact with a power conducting cable
transmits power to the tool's metal parts causing an
electric shock to the operator.
• Do not subject the tool to excessive force.
CAUTION
• Hold the tool firmly. Never let go off
the tool while still running. Turn it off before putting it
aside.
• Do not exercise too much pressure on the tool to
make it run faster. The socket can get damaged and the
tool efficiency will diminish along with its useful life.
• Do not touch the socket
CAUTION
immediately after being used. Leave it cooling down
before handling it. Do not try to cool it down with
water or oil.
• Due to vibration and temperature increase in the
metallic parts, using safety gloves is recommended to
operate the tool.
• Using the tool long periods of time is not
recommended because the vibration can be harmful
for arms and hands.
• Restrain from setting the tool in a place containing
particles and/or dust immediately after being used.
These can be absorbed into the tool mechanism and
damage it.
• Wear hearing protectors complying with ANSI S3.19
Standard.
• Wear anti-dust mask and a dust extracting device if
necessary. Remember that working with materials such
as asbestos, leaded paint, additives, some types of
wood, metal o minerals is highly toxic.
• Use safety glasses complying with ANSI Z87.1.
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