Matco Tools MT2769 - Important Safety Warnings; Failure to Observe Warnings Could Result in Injury

MT2769 2 rev. 08/16/13
MT2769 1/2" Impact Wrench
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• 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.
• 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.
• UseaccessoriesrecommendedbyMatcoTools.
• Use only impact wrench sockets and accessorieson
this tool. Do not use hand sockets and accessories.
• 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.
• Impact wrenches are not torque control devices.
 Fasteners with specific torque requirements must be
 checked with suitable torque measuring devises after
 installationwithanimpactwrench
• Thisproductmaycontainoneormorechemicalsknown
 to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
 defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
thoroughly after handling.
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Thistoolincludesapowermanagementsystemthatallowstheoperator
toadjusttheamountofoutputpowerintheclockwisedirection
(forward).Thereisnopowermanagementsystempresentinthe
counter-clockwisedirection(reverse).Toadjustthepoweroutputinthe
forwarddirection,turnthedialshownbelowleftorrightinthedesired
powerdirection.Poweroutputisindicatedbyenlargingblackswoosh
onbackhousing.Lowestpowersettingindicatedbythinswoosharea
withhighestpowersettingbeingthickestswoosharea.
ThePowermanagementsystemisonlyforreferenceanddonotactas
specicpowersettings.Thistoolincludesatipvalvevariablespeed
triggerdesignthatfurtherallowstheoperatortoreducethepower
output.
Thisimpactwrenchisratedat1/2"SAEboltsize.Ratingmustbedown
gradedforspringUbolts,tiebolts,longcapscrews,doubledepthnuts,
badlyrustedconditionsandspringfastenersastheyabsorbmuchof
theimpactpower.Whenpossible,clamporwedgethebolttoprevent
springback.
Soakrustednutsinpenetratingoilandbreakrustsealbeforeremoving
withimpactwrench.Ifnutdoesnotstarttomoveinthreetove
secondsusealargersizeimpactwrench.Donotuseimpactwrench
beyondratedcapacityasthiswilldrasticallyreducetoollife.
NOTE:Actualtorqueonafastenerisdirectlyrelatedtojointhardness,
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.
WARNING