Harbor Freight Tools 97028 - Manual (Page 3)

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gENEral saFETY rulEs
WarNiNg! read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
saVE THEsE iNsTruCTiONs
Work area safety 1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating this Planishing Hammer. b.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Personal safety 2.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating. a.
Do not use this tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating may result in serious
personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
b.
heavy-duty work gloves. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
c. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
d.
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical
e.
known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive
harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
Tool use and care 3.
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. a. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the Planishing Hammer if the Trigger (16) does not completely
b.
start and stop the action of the tool. If the Planishing Hammer cannot be
controlled with the Trigger (16), it is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the Planishing Hammer from the air source before making any
c.
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store the Planishing Hammer out of the reach of children and do not allow
d.
persons unfamiliar with this tool or these instructions to operate the Planishing
Hammer. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.