1-4 2006 Touring: Maintenance
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TOOL SAFETY
AIR TOOLS
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Always use approved eye protection equipment when
performing any task using air-operated tools.
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On all power tools, use only recommended accessories
with proper capacity ratings.
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Do not exceed air pressure ratings of any power tools.
● Bits should be placed against work surface before air
hammers are operated.
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Disconnect the air supply line to an air hammer before
attaching a bit.
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Never point an air tool at yourself or another person.
● Protect bystanders with approved eye protection.
WRENCHES
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Never use an extension on a wrench handle.
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If possible, always pull on a wrench handle and adjust
your stance to prevent a fall if something lets go.
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Never cock a wrench.
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Never use a hammer on any wrench other than a Strik-
ing Face wrench.
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Discard any wrench with broken or battered points.
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Never use a pipe wrench to bend, raise, or lift a pipe.
PLIERS/CUTTERS/PRYBARS
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Plastic or vinyl covered pliers handles are not intended
to act as insulation; don’t use on live electrical circuits.
● Don’t use pliers or cutters for cutting hardened wire
unless they were designed for that purpose.
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Always cut at right angles.
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Don’t use any prybar as a chisel, punch, or hammer.
HAMMERS
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Never strike one hammer against a hardened object,
such as another hammer.
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Always grasp a hammer handle firmly, close to the end.
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Strike the object with the full face of the hammer.
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Never work with a hammer which has a loose head.
● Discard hammer if face is chipped or mushroomed.
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Wear approved eye protection when using striking tools.
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Protect bystanders with approved eye protection.
PUNCHES/CHISELS
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Never use a punch or chisel with a chipped or mush-
roomed end; dress mushroomed chisels and punches
with a file.
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Hold a chisel or a punch with a tool holder if possible.
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When using a chisel on a small piece, clamp the piece
firmly in a vise, and chip toward the stationary jaw.
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Wear approved eye protection when using these tools.
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Protect bystanders with approved eye protection.
SCREWDRIVERS
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Don’t use a screwdriver for prying, punching, chiseling,
scoring, or scraping.
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Use the right type of screwdriver for the job; match the
tip to the fastener.
● Don’t interchange POZIDRIV®, PHILLIPS®, or REED
AND PRINCE screwdrivers.
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Screwdriver handles are not intended to act as insula-
tion; don’t use on live electrical circuits.
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Don’t use a screwdriver with rounded edges because it
will slip – redress with a file.
RATCHETS AND HANDLES
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Periodically clean and lubricate ratchet mechanisms with
a light grade oil. Do not replace parts individually; ratch-
ets should be rebuilt with the entire contents of service
kit.
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Never hammer or put a pipe extension on a ratchet or
handle for added leverage.
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Always support the ratchet head when using socket
extensions, but do not put your hand on the head or you
may interfere with the action of its reversing mechanism.
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When breaking loose a fastener, apply a small amount
of pressure as a test to be sure the ratchet’s gear wheel
is engaged with the pawl.
SOCKETS
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Never use hand sockets on power or impact wrenches.
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Select the right size socket for the job.
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Never cock any wrench or socket.
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Select only impact sockets for use with air or electric
impact wrenches.
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Replace sockets showing cracks or wear.
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Keep sockets clean.
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Always use approved eye protection when using power
or impact sockets.
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