Silverline Air Grease Gun 400cc - Manual (Page 6)

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Air Grease Gun 400cc 427558
Workplace hazards
• Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace injury. Be aware of slippery
surfaces caused by use of the tool and also of trip hazards caused by the air
line or hydraulic hose
• This tool is not intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and is not
insulated against contact with electric power
Dust and fume hazards
• Dust and fumes generated when using this tool can cause ill health (for
example cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or dermatitis); risk assessment and
implementation of appropriate controls for these hazards are essential
• Risk assessment should include dust created by the use of the tool and the
potential for disturbing existing dust
• Operate and maintain this tool as recommended in these instructions, to
minimise dust or fume emissions
• Direct the exhaust so as to minimise disturbance of dust in a dust-filled
environment
• Where dust or fumes are created, the priority should be to control them at the
point of emission
• Use respiratory protection in accordance with employer's instructions and as
required by occupational health and safety regulations
Additional Safety Instructions for
Pneumatic Power Tools
Air under pressure can cause severe injury:
• Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and disconnect tool from
air supply when not in use, before changing accessories or when making
repairs
• Never direct air at yourself or anyone else
• Whipping hoses can cause severe injury. Always check for damaged or loose
hoses and fittings
• Whenever universal twist couplings (claw couplings) are used, lock pins should
be installed and whipcheck safety cables should be used to safeguard against
possible hose-to-tool or hose-to-hose connection failure
• Do not exceed the maximum air pressure
• Never carry an air tool by the hose
1 Grease Nipple
2 Grease Gun
3 Trigger
4 Quick Connector
5 Plunger Handle
6 Plunger Release
7 Chamber
8 Flexible Spout
9 Rigid Spout
10 Filler Pump Nozzle
11 Bleed Valve
Product Familiarisation
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