Matco Tools MT1835 - Operating Instructions and Warnings; General Safety Guidelines; Safe Tool Handling and Operation; Tool Usage and Maintenance Precautions

MT1835 2 Rev. 06/18/08
MT1835 1/4" Heavy Duty Air Ratchet
This insTrucTion Manual conTains
iMporTanT safeTy inforMaTion.
read This insTrucTion Manual carefully
and undersTand all inforMaTion Before
operaTing This Tool.
• Always operate, inspect and maintain this tool in
 accordance with American National Standards
 Institute Safety Code of Portable Air Tools (ANSI
 B186.1) and any other applicable safety codes
and regulations.
• For safety, top performance and maximum durability
 of parts, operate this tool at 90 psig 6.2 bar max
 airpressurewith3/8"diameterairsupplyhose.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face
protection when operating or performing
maintenance on this tool.
• Always wear hearing protection when using this
tool. High sound levels can cause permanent hearing
loss. Use hearing protection as recommended by
 youremployerorOSHAregulation.
• Keepthetoolinefficientoperatingcondition.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be
 physically able to handle the bulk, weight and
 powerofthistool.
• Air powered tools can vibrate in use. Vibration,
repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions over
 extended periods of time may be harmful to your
hands and arms. Discontinue use of tool if discomfort,
tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek medical advice
before resuming use.
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury. Never
 direct air at yourself or others. Always turn off the
air supply, drain hose of air pressure and detach tool
from air supply before installing, removing or
 adjusting any accessory on this tool, or before
 performing any maintenance on this tool. Failure to
 do so could result in injury. Whip hoses can cause
 serious injury. Always check for damaged, frayed
or loose hoses and fittings, and replace immediately.
Do not use quick detach couplings at tool. See
instructions for correct set-up.
• Placethetoolontheworkbeforestartingthetool.
• Slipping, tripping and/or falling while operating air
 tools can be a major cause of serious injury or
 death. Be aware of excess hose left on the walking
 orworksurface.
• Keep body working stance balanced and firm. Do
 notoverreachwhenoperatingthetool.
• Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in motion
duringstartupandoperationofanypowertool.
• Do not carry tool by the hose. Protect the hose from
 sharpobjectsandheat.
• Tool shaft may continue to rotate briefly after throttle is
 released.Avoid directcontact withaccessories duringand
 afteruse.Gloveswillreducetheriskofcutsorburns
• Keep away from rotating end of tool. Do not wear
jewelry or loose clothing. Secure long hair. Scalping
 can occur if hair is not kept away from tool and
 accessories. Choking can occur if neckwear is not
 keptawayfromtoolandaccessories.
• Impact wrenches are not torque control devices
 Fasteners with specific torque requirements must be
 checked with suitable torque measuring devices
 afterinstallationwithanimpactwrench.
• Use only impact wrench sockets and accessories on
this tool.
• Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile
 liquidssuchaskerosene,dieselorjetfuel.
• Donotforcetoolbeyonditsratedcapacity.
• Donotremoveanylabels.Replacedamagedlabels.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY
operaTion
Thisratchetwrenchisratedat3/8"USSboltsize.Ratingmustbedown
gradedforspringUbolts,tiebolts,longcapscrews,doubledepthnuts,badly
rustedconditionsandspringfastenersastheyabsorbmuchoftheimpact
power.Whenpossible,clamporwedgethebolttopreventspringback.
Soakrustednutsinpenetratingoilandbreakrustsealbeforeremovingwith
impactwrench.Ifnutdoesnotstarttomoveinthreetofiveseconds,usea
largersizeimpactwrench.Donotuseimpactwrenchbeyondratedcapacity
asthiswilldrastically reduce tool life.
Theforward/reversingbuttonisusedtochangetherotationofthetool.When
thebuttonissettotheright,thetoolwillturninarighthandrotation.When
thebuttonissettotheleft,thetoolwillturninalefthandrotation.
NOTE: Actualtorqueonafastenerisdirectlyrelatedtojointhardness,tool
speed,conditionofsocketandthetimethetoolisallowedtoimpact.
Usethesimplestpossibletool-to-sockethookup.Everyconnectionabsorbs
energyandreducespower.