Cold-
Shot™
3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Work Area
1.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2.
Do not operate within two feet of open flame.
Heat source within close range of the metal pipe
could melt ice plug, causing catastrophic failure and
severe water damage
3.
Keep
bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating.
Dry ice causes burns if it comes in
contact with skin.
Personal Safety
1.
Work only in a well ventilated area.
Carbon diox-
ide is non-toxic and non-flammable, but is heavier
than air and can collect at ground level, displacing
the air if ventilation is inadequate, giving rise to the
danger of suffocation.
2.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a tool. Do not use
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention
while operating may result in serious personal injury.
2.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth-
ing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
3.
Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
Proper footing and balance en-
ables better control of the tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
4.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion and rubber gloves.
Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used
for appropriate conditions.
5.
Avoid dangerous flammable liquids or gases.
6.
Observe all safety instructions provided by the
carbon dioxide supply company.
7.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
8.
Maintain tools with care.
Replace worn parts as
early as possible.
9.
Inspect occasionally for any condition that may
affect the tool’s operation
. If damaged, have the
tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
10.
Only use parts and accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your model
.
Parts and accessories that may be suitable for one
tool may become hazardous when used on another
tool.
11.
Only use the Cold-Shot for the purpose for which
it was intended.
Any unauthorized use or modifica-
tions of the Cold-Shot are prohibited for safety rea-
sons.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.
Wear eye protection, safety glasses, or goggles.
Use of this safety equipment may prevent serious
eye injury.
2.
Wear rubber gloves.
Use of this safety equipment
may prevent serious freeze injury from extreme cold.
3.
Only use this tool in the application for which it
was designed. Follow the instructions on the
proper use of the machine.
Other uses or modifica-
tion of the Cold-Shot for other applications may in-
crease risk of injury.
4.
Never hit a chilled freeze head with a hammer or
other tool.
A sharp blow will cause the freeze heads
to shatter.
5.
Do not over tighten freeze heads. Gas must be
allowed to escape.
Over tightening increases the
possibility of freeze heads shattering.
6.
Inspect freeze heads for cracks or other signs of
wear before each use
. Replace at the first sign of
deterioration.
Tool Use and Care
1.
Only use carbon dioxide (CO
2
) cylinders
equipped with a dip tube
. Carbon dioxide must be
drawn from the cylinder in a liquid state in order to
produce dry ice.
2.
Do not connect a pressure reducer to the cylin-
der.
3.
Keep the cylinder in an upright position and se-
cure it to prevent it from falling over.
4.
Do not completely empty the cylinder.
5.
Do not interfere with nozzles, freeze heads or
valves,
including cylinder valves.
6.
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the work piece to a stable platform.
Hold-
ing the work by hand or against your body may cause
serious personal injury.
Service
1.
Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel.
Service or maintenance per-
formed by unqualified repair personnel could result in
injury.
2.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions
may create a risk injury.
