Snap-On ET1560 User Instruction Manual

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Snap-on Tool Corporation, Kinosha, WI

Form# 388223

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USERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ET1560

PROFESSIONAL

IMPACT WRENCH

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• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or

pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W .” These cords are rated for

outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The
following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more AWG

Than Than
0-6 18161614
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10-1216161412
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense

when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment

of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury,

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain

long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught

in moving parts.

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General Safety Rules

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and

dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as

in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and

ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the

plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a

qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet

is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or

break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry

electricity away from the user.

• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized

outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug

in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three

wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is grounded.

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• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before

plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or

plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on.

A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may

result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool

in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used

for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the

workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or

against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The

correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is

designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that

cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such

preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool

accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained

persons. T ools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to

bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools

operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified

personnel could result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.

Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

Additional Safety Rules

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal

parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease. It is
recommended to use rubber gloves. This will enable better control

• DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL when

drilling or driving into walls, floors or wherever live electrical
wires may be encountered. Hold the tool only by insulated

grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drill or drive into a
live wire.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in

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