Harbor Freight Tools 97028 User Manual
BENCHTOP PLANISHING HAMMER
Model
97028
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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REV 08b
SAVE THIS MANUAL
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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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating this Planishing Hammer. b.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Personal safety2.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating. a.
Do not use this tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating may result in serious
personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and b.
heavy-duty work gloves. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. c. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, d.
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical e.
known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive
harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
Tool use and care3.
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. a. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the Planishing Hammer if the Trigger (16) does not completely b.
start and stop the action of the tool. If the Planishing Hammer cannot be
controlled with the Trigger (16), it is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the Planishing Hammer from the air source before making any c.
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store the Planishing Hammer out of the reach of children and do not allow d.
persons unfamiliar with this tool or these instructions to operate the Planishing
Hammer. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Maintain tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage e.
of parts, damaged or cracked hoses, bad connections and any other condition
that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Properly
maintained tools are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the Planishing Hammer in accordance with these instructions and f.
in the manner intended for this particular type of tool, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of this tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service4.
Have your Planishing Hammer serviced by a qualied repair person using a.
only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is
maintained.
VIBRATION HAZARD
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms
and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should rst 1.
be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to ensure
medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant women
or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this
tool. If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue ngers), seek medical advice as soon as
possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and 2.
ngers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user.3.
Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different 4.
processes.
Include vibration-free periods each day of work.5.
Grip the workpiece as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). 6.
Let the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any 7.
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
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