1/2 in. Air Ratchet and Socket Set
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V 2.5
PERSONAL SAFETY
CAUTION! Wear protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) when using the tool.
1. Head Protection
a. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes.
b. Wear earplugs if the power tool or work environment is noisy.
2. Gloves
a. The gloves should provide protection based on the work materials.
b. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the effects of vibration.
3. Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to tool.
a. Keep articles of clothing, jewelry, hair, etc., away from moving parts to avoid entanglement with a tool.
b. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
c. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control of a tool in
unexpected situations.
d. Use clamps or other practical ways to support or secure the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
workpiece by hand or against your body is not stable and may lead to loss of control and injury.
VIBRATION PRECAUTIONS
1. This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
2. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused by or worsened from
tool use.
3. If you feel any medical symptoms related to vibrations (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue
fingers), seek medical attention as soon as possible.
4. DO NOT use this tool if one of the following applies:
a. Pregnant
b. Impaired blood circulation to the hands
c. Past hand injuries
d. Nervous system disorders
e. Diabetes
f. Raynaud’s Disease
5. Do not smoke while operating the tool. Nicotine reduces the blood flow to the hands and fingers, increasing
the risk of vibration-related injury.
6. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the effects of vibration.
7. Use the tool with the least amount of vibration, when there is a choice between different processes.
8. Do not use for extended periods. Take frequent breaks when using this tool.
9. Let the tool do the work. Grip the tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it).
10. To reduce vibrations, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If abnormal vibrations occur, stop using
this tool immediately.
