GENERAL SAFETY AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
While operating pneumatic tools you should take into
account basic safety precautions to avoid the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
Always read the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions before you start using your appliance. Keep
the instruction manual for future reference.
General
It is your responsibility to follow these preventive measures in
order to ensure your own safety. Always operate the pneumatic
air ratchet wrench carefully and responsibly. In using the
appliance, you accept full responsibility for any accidents
caused to third parties or their goods during its use.
The air ratchet wrench may only be used by people who have
read the instruction manual and are familiar with its handling.
Before operating the air ratchet wrench for the first time, users
should be instructed by the seller or any other qualified person
on how to use it. Users must ensure they are instructed
adequately and practically.
The instruction manual is considered an integral part of the
apparatus and must always be made available alongside the
product.
Familiarise
yourself
accessories/equipment coupled to the air ratchet wrench. The
user must know how to quickly stop the compressor or cut off
the compressed air supply.
Stay alert and use common sense while operating a pneumatic
tool. A moment of inattention can result in serious injury.
Do not operate the pneumatic air ratchet wrench if you are not
both physically and mentally well. Do not operate it while you
are tired or under the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol.
If you have a health problem, ask your doctor if it is safe for you
to use the air ratchet wrench before doing so.
Never allow the air ratchet wrench to be operated by children,
individuals with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities,
individuals with lack of experience and knowledge of the
appliance, or others unfamiliar with the use instructions.
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with
the
compressed
Do not overload the appliance, it runs better and efficiently
within its limits indicated in the technical data table.
Use it properly for each type of work. Using this appliance for
purposes other than the intended may result in hazardous
situations.
The air ratchet wrench may only be used as stated in this
instruction manual. Any other use, which may be
dangerous and may cause injury to the user or damage to the
pneumatic tool, is not permitted.
For safety reasons, any alteration to the air rachet wrench other
than installing accessories specifically authorized by the
manufacturer, is prohibited. The warranty on your air ratchet
wrench will be voided if you alter it in any way.
You may get information on authorized accessories from your
official VITO dealer.
Before you start operating
Individuals who have not read the instruction manual and are
not familiarized with how to operate the air ratchet wrench
must not use it.
To ensure that you work with the pneumatic tool safely, you
should take into account a few precautions and procedures
before start-up:
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▪ Check that the pressure of the compressed air line complies
with the technical specifications of the appliance;
▪ Inspect the air ratchet wrench before each use. Check that
the attachments are installed correctly and are in good
condition. In case there is excessive damage or wear, replace
them.
▪ Check that all bolts are properly tightened.
inspection is important to ensure the safety issues and good
performances of the pneumatic tool;
▪ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
pneumatic tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part may result in personal injury.
▪ After the assembling the attachments and before using the
air tool, test it at full speed with no load for a while. Check
for moving parts misalignment or any other condition that
may affect the air ratchet wrench operation. Check that all
moving parts run smoothly, without abnormal noises;
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