CAT317
2
Rev. 07/12/16
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RE SULT IN IN JU RY.
THIS INSTRUCTION MAN U AL CON TAINS
IM POR TANT SAFE TY INFORMATION.
READ THIS IN STRUC TION MANUAL CARE FUL LY
AND UN DER STAND ALL IN FOR MA TION BE FORE
OP ER AT ING THIS TOOL.
• It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all
personnel read this manual prior to using this air tool.
It is also the responsibility of the air tool owner to keep
this manual intact and in a convenient location for all
to see and read. If the manual or product labels are
lost or not legible, contact Cornwell for replacements.
If the operator is not fluent in English, the product and
safety instructions shall be read to and discussed
with the operator in the operator's native language by
the purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure
that the operator comprehends its contents.
• Al ways op er ate, in spect and main tain this tool in
ac cor dance with Amer i can Na tion al Stan dards
In sti tute Safe ty Code of Por ta ble Air Tools (ANSI
B186.1) and any oth er ap pli ca ble safe ty codes
and reg u la tions.
• For safety, top per for mance and max i mum du ra bil i ty
of parts, op er ate this tool at 90 psig: 6.2 bar max air
pres sure with 3/8" di am e ter air sup ply hose.
• Always wear im pact-re sis tant eye and face pro tec tion
when op er at ing or per form ing main te nance on this tool
(users and bystanders).
• Al ways wear hear ing pro tec tion when us ing this tool
(users and bystanders). High sound levels can cause
per ma nent hear ing loss. Use hear ing pro tec tion as
rec om mend ed by your em ploy er or OSHA reg u la tion.
• Keep the tool in ef fi cient op er at ing con di tion.
• Operators and main te nance per son nel must be
phys i cal ly able to han dle the bulk, weight and
pow er of this tool.
• Keep tool out of reach of children.
• Air un der pres sure can cause se vere in ju ry. Nev er
di rect air at your self or oth ers. Al ways turn off the
air sup ply, drain hose of air pres sure and de tach
tool from air sup ply be fore in stall ing, re mov ing or
ad just ing any ac ces so ry on this tool, or be fore
per form ing any main te nance on this tool. Fail ure
to do so could re sult in in ju ry. Whip hos es can cause
se ri ous in ju ry. Al ways check for dam aged, frayed or
loose hos es and fit tings, and re place im me di ate ly.
Do not use quick de tach cou plings at tool. See
in struc tions for cor rect set-up on page 3.
• Air powered tools can vi brate during use. Vi bra tion,
re pet i tive mo tions or un com fort able po si tions over
ex tend ed pe ri ods of time may be harm ful to your
hands and arms. Dis con tin ue use of tool if dis com fort,
tin gling feel ing or pain oc curs. Seek med i cal ad vice
be fore re sum ing use.
• Place the tool on the work before starting the tool.
Do not point or indulge in any horseplay with this tool.
• Note direction of rotation BEFORE operating this tool.
• Slip ping, tripping and/or falling while op er at ing air tools
can be a ma jor cause of se ri ous in ju ry or death. Be aware
of ex cess hose left on the walk ing or work sur face.
• Keep body work ing stance bal anced and firm. Do not
over reach when op er at ing the tool.
• Anticipate and be alert for sud den chang es in mo tion
dur ing start up and op er a tion of any pow er tool.
• Do not carry tool by the hose. Pro tect the hose
from sharp ob jects 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.
• Never use a high speed air sander as a portable grinder.
• Use only sanding discs specifically designed for sanders.
• Do not lu bri cate tools with flam ma ble or vol a tile
liq uids such as ker o sene, die sel or jet fuel.
• This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
• This tool must not be used in explosive atmospheres.
• Do not force tool be yond its rat ed capacity.
• Never use a backing pad, drum or abrasive with a
permitted speed lower than the tool speed.
• Use only recommended sizes and types of abrasives
approved for this product
• Ensure that sanding discs are mounted concentrically
• Never mount a grinding wheel on a sander. A grinding
wheel that burst can cause serious injury or death when
not properly guarded.
• Inspect backing pad before each use. Do not use if
cracked or damaged.
• There is a risk or electrostatic discharge if used on plastic
and other non-conductive materials.
•
RPM OF THE ACCESSORY MUST EXCEED TOOL RPM
•
Use accessories recommended by Cornwell Tools.
• Do not use (or modify) the tool for any other
purpose than that for which it was designed
without consulting the manufacturer's authorized
representative.
• Do not remove any labels. Re place any damaged la bels.
• 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.
• Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious or
fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
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