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Form ZCE838
Date 2018January24/B
• Be aware hands or feet can be injured if bar breaks.
• Keep hands from between bar and workpiece. When operating the tool, always keep the body and particularly the hands away
from the working attachment fixed to the tool. Hands and fingers can be injured if caught between bar and work piece.
• Follow instructions supplied with reaction bar for proper installation and use.
If the tool appears to malfunction, remove from use immediately and arrange for service and repair. If it is not practical to remove
tool from service, then shut off the air supply to the tool and write or have written a warning note and attach it to the tool.Always
when using the tool, adopt a firm footing and/or position and grip the tool sufficiently only to overcome any reaction forces that
may result from the tool doing work. Do not overgrip. Never lay the tool down until the working attachment has stopped moving.
Sudden and unexpected tool movement can cause injury.
Tools that are used with a suspension device can fall if they are not securely fastened to the device.
If the tool is used with a balancer or other suspension device, be sure the tool is firmly attached to the device. Wherever possible,
secure workpiece with clamps, a vise, etc. to make it rigid so it does not move during the work operation. Keep good balance at all
times. Do not stretch or overreach.
Falling tools can cause injury.
Try to match the tool to the work operation.
Do not use a tool that is too light or heavy for the work operation. If in doubt, seek advice. Try to make sure that the work area is
clear to enable the work task to be performed safely.
If practical and possible, try to clear unnecessary obstructions before starting work.
Using excessive force on a tool makes it hard to control.
Do not force tool.
Hard to control tool can cause injury.
Taping or wiring the throttle valve in the “ON” position will prevent the tool from shutting off if the tool should jam or malfunction or if
anything unexpected happens.
Do not wire or tape down the “On-Off” valve of any power tool. The throttle/lever, etc. must always be free to return to the ‘Off’
position when released.
Tools that are prevented from shutting off can cause injury.
Poorly maintained and lubricated tools can fail unexpectedly.
Keep tool properly lubricated and in good repair at all times. Use only Sioux Air Motor Oil No. 288. See the tool’s information sheet
to find out what other greases and oils to use. Do not drop the end of the hose on the floor where it will pick up dirt and transport
it into the tool. See information sheet for any additional maintenance requirements. Take care against entanglement of the moving
parts of the tool with clothing, hair, ties, cleaning rags, rings, jewelry, watches, bracelets, etc. This could cause the body or parts of
the body to be drawn towards and in contact with the moving parts of the tool and could be very dangerous.
Unexpected tool failures can cause injury.
Air hoses can come loose from power tools and whip.
Inspect and do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fittings. Before using the tool, make sure that a shut off device has
been fitted to the air supply line and the position is known and easily accessible so that the air supply to the tool can be shut off in
an emergency.
Whipping air hoses can cause injury.
Air hoses that are not oil resistant or are not rated for the working pressure can burst.
Make sure that all air hoses are oil resistant and rated for the working pressure.
Air hoses that burst can cause injury.
Tools not operated at proper air pressure can operate erratically.
Do not exceed a maximum air pressure of 90 psig/6.2 bar or as stated on the tool’s nameplate or operating instructions. Use an air
regulator to maintain proper air pressure.
Erratic operation in power tools can cause injury.
Improperly repaired tools perform unpredictably.
Repair tools at an Authorized Sioux Service Center. Do not modify this tool or any of its accessories. Do not use the impact driver if
it has been damaged. The impact driver should be periodically inspected for damage and to ensure all safety markings are legible.
Tools that perform unpredictably can cause injury.
Tools left connected to the air supply while making adjustments, changing accessories, or doing any maintenance or service on tool can
start unexpectedly.
Always remove tool from air supply and activate trigger to bleed air line before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
doing any maintenance or service on tool. Check hose and fittings regularly for wear.
Tools starting unexpectedly can cause injury.
Working in poorly lit areas makes it hard to see hazards.
Keep work area well lit.
Poorly lit work areas can cause injury.
Children are attracted to work areas.
Keep children away. All visitors must keep a safe distance away from work area.
Children in work areas can be injured.
Unauthorized or untrained personnel can misuse unattended tools.
Store idle tools in a dry, high or locked-up place, out of the reach of children. Do not remove any manufacturer fitted safety
devices where fitted, i.e., wheel guards, safety trigger, speed governors, etc.
Misused tools can cause injury.
Tools with the actuator left in the “ON” position when an unexpected air pressure loss occurs can start unexpectedly when the air
pressure is restored.
Release the actuator if an unexpected loss of air pressure occurs.
Unexpected tool starts can cause injury.
Tools with the actuator left in the “on” position can cause unexpected starts when the tool is connected to the air supply.
Be sure actuator is off before hooking up air.
Unexpected starts can cause injury.
The use of any accessory with this tool not provided or specified by Sioux Tools can perform unpredictably.
Use only accessories provided or specified by Sioux Tools. Use only correct spare parts for maintenance and repair. Do not
improvise or make temporary repairs. Major servicing and repairs should only be carried out by persons trained to do so.
Tools that perform unpredictably can cause injury.
