Matco Tools SILVER EAGLE SE916 - General Safety Warnings; Critical Safety Instructions

SE916 2 01/07/09
SE916 Air Hammer (Long Length Barrel)
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.
•Compressed air 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.
•Air powered tools can vibrate during 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.
•Placethetoolontheworkbeforestartingthetool.Do
 notpointorindulgeinanyhorseplaywiththis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.
•Never use a chisel as a handstruck tool. They are
 designed and heat treated to be used only in air
 hammers. Select the correct shank and retainer for
 thetool.
•Neverusedullaccessories.Nevercoolahotaccessory
 in water as brittleness and early failure can result.
 Accessorybreakageortooldamagemayresultfrom
 prying.Takesmallerbitestoavoidgettingstuck.
•UseaccessoriesrecommendedbyMatcoTools.
•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