Harbor Freight Tools Model 97007 - Manual (Page 4)

Page 4 SKU 97007 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
tool. Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.
personal safety
a. Stay alert. Watch what you are do-
ing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the
tool while tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while
operating the tool increases the risk
of injury to persons.
b. dress properly. do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. contain long
hair. keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increases the risk of injury to persons
as a result of being caught in moving
parts.
c. avoid unintentional starting. be
sure the switch is off before con-
necting to the air supply. Do not
carry the tool with your finger on the
switch or connect the tool to the air
supply with the switch on.
d. Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches before turning the tool
on. A wrench or a key that is left at-
tached to a rotating part of the tool
increases the risk of personal injury.
e. do not overreach. keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpect-
ed situations.
f. use safety equipment. A
dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must
be used for the applicable
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during use.
g. always wear eye protec-
tion. Wear ANSI-ap-
proved safety goggles.
h. always wear hearing
protection when using
the tool. Prolonged expo-
sure to high intensity noise
is able to cause hearing loss.
i. Risk of electric Shock. this tool
is not provided with an insulated
gripping surface. Contact with a
″live″ wire will also make exposed
metal parts of the tool ″live″ and
shock the operator.
j. avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
k. explore the workpiece to avoid
contact with hidden wiring. Thor-
oughly investigate the workpiece for
possible hidden wiring before per-
forming work. Contact with live wiring
will shock the operator.
tool use and care
a. Use clamps or another practical
way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
the body is unstable and is able to
lead to loss of control.
b. do not force the tool. Use the
correct tool for the application. The
correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which the tool is
designed.