Grizzly H3142 User Manual

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PNEUMATIC PALM HAMMER KIT

MODEL H3142

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating This Equipment

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY

result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

NOTICE

Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools

1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in working order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of check-

ing to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before operation.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use

pneumatic tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

SAFETY

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors

should be kept at a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master

switches, or by removing air hoses from tools.

7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

9. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

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10. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the

tool. Make sure your air hose is in good condition and is long enough to reach your work without stretching.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO

NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair.

12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.

Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

13. WEAR APPROVED HEARING PROTECTION.

14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a

vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

16. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep tools lubricated and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. DO NOT carry

tool with hand on trigger and always disconnect from air when not in use.

Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-

vicing and changing accessories.

19. USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

21. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED TOOL CONNECTED TO AIR.

Disconnect the air hose and DO NOT leave tool until it is relieved of any built up pressure.

22. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED USERS TO USE THIS TOOL WHILE UNSUPERVISED.

23. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE TOOL. Seek formal

training or research books or magazines that specialize in pneumatic tools.

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Operating this palm hammer can propel objects into the air, causing immediate eye damage. To protect yourself, always wear American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved safety glasses or goggles.

To protect your hearing, always wear ANSI approved ear protection when operating this palm hammer.

Palm Hammer Safety

In addition to the rules stated in the previous section, and those in the warning boxes throughout this manual, please observe the following safety tips for your pneumatic palm hammer:

1. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE PALM HAMMER.

2. ALWAYS DISCONNECT AIR FROM THE PALM HAMMER whenever

changing tools or it may actuate accidentally and cause personal injury.

3. DO NOT SUPPORT WORKPIECE NEAR NAIL POINT OF ENTRY. Nail

can deflect and be driven through the surface of the workpiece, puncturing your hand or fingers.

4. NEVER CONNECT THE PALM HAMMER TO PRESSURIZED OXYGEN OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE GASES as a power source. Only use

filtered, lubricated, and regulated compressed air.

5. ALWAYS KEEP ANY BYSTANDERS BEHIND PALM HAMMER OR AWAY FROM AREA DURING USE. Palm hammer may hit

a nail at an awkward angle, which could cause it to become a dangerous projectile.

6. DO NOT CARRY THE PALM HAMMER BY THE AIR HOSE.

7. DO NOT ACTUATE THE PALM HAMMER ON ANY PART OF YOUR BODY or on any bystanders. The

hammering action can quickly cause an injury.

Always disconnect air from palm air hammer whenever cleaning! If connected to air, hammer may actuate accidentally, causing serious personal injury!

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