AIR RATCHET
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................. 4
Work area safety ...................................................................4
Personal safety .....................................................................4
Power tool use and care ......................................................4
Service ...................................................................................5
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES .................................................. 5
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................6
UNPACKING .....................................................................6
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 6
Assembly ....................................................................................7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................8
General operating instructions .................................................8
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ................................... 9
Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication ..................................9
PARTS LIST ..................................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM .................................................... 11
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ........................................12
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in
the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
CAUTION
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol,
is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed
below refers to your pneumatic-operated power tool.
Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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b.
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the Trigger is in the off-position before
plugging in. Carrying power tools with your nger on the Trigger or plugging
the power tool in, with the Trigger depressed, invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
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