The goal of Chicago Pneumatic is to produce tools that help
you work safely and efficiently. The most important safety
device for this or any tool is YOU. Your care and good
judgment are the best protection against injury. All possible
hazards cannot be covered here, but we have tried to
highlight some of the important ones.
For Additional Safety Information Consult:
Your employer union and/or trade association.
US Department of Labor (OSHA); www.osha.gov;
Council of the European Communities
europe.osha.eu.int.
"Safety Code For Portable Air Tools" (B186.1) available
from: www.ansi.com
"Safety Requirement For Hand-Held Non-Electric Power
Tools" available from: European Committee for
Standardization, www.cenorm.be
Air Supply And Connection Hazards
Air under pressure can cause severe injury.
Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and
disconnect tool from air supply when not in use, before
changing accessories or when making repairs.
Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
Whipping hoses can cause serious injury. Always check
for damaged or loose hoses and fittings.
Do not use quick disconnect couplings at tool. See
instructions for correct set-up.
Whenever universal twist couplings are used, lock pins
must be installed.
Do not exceed maximum air pressure of 90 psi (6.2 bar)
or as stated on tool nameplate.
Entanglement Hazards
Keep away from rotating bit and chuck.
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
You can be cut or burned if you come in contact with the
drill bit, chips or work surface.
Use intermittent drill pressure to avoid long shaved
chips.
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.
Projectile Hazards
Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection
when involved with or near the operation, repair or
maintenance of the tool or changing accessories on the
tool.
Be sure all others in the area are wearing impact-
resistant eye and face protection.
Even small projectiles can injure eyes and cause
blindness.
DO NOT DISCARD - GIVE TO USER
To reduce risk of injury, everyone using, installing, repairing,
maintaining, changing accessories on, or working near this tool must
read and understand these instructions before performing any such
task.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Bit Binding Hazards
The drill bit can suddenly bind and cause the work piece
or tool to rotate, causing arm and shoulder injuries.
Enough torque is generated to cause falls.
Always use sharp bits.
Reduce downward pressure at breakthrough.
ANSI recommends the use of a support handle on drills
with a chuck capacity larger than 3/8 in. or 10 mm.
Operators and maintenance personnel must be
physically able to handle the bulk, weight and power of
this tool.
Workplace Hazards
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
Beware of excess hose left on the walking or work
surface.
High sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss.
Use hearing protection as recommended by your
employer or OSHA regulation (see 29 CFR part 1910).
Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing.
Repetitive work motions, awkward positions and
exposure to vibration can be harmful to hands and arms.
If numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin
occurs, stop using tool and consult a physician.
Avoid inhaling dust or handling debris from the work
process which can be harmful to your health. Use dust
extraction and wear respiratory protective equipment
when working with materials which produce airborne
particles.
Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings. Hidden
hazards may exist, such as drilling into electric or other
utility lines.
This tool is not intended for use in an explosive
atmosphere and is not insulated for contact with electric
power sources.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead based paints
- Crystalline silica bricks and cement and other
masonry products
- And Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
rubber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
For professional use only.
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