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8. DO NOT carry out any alterations or modifications to the tool.

9. ALWAYS disconnect from the air supply when:

• Performing any maintenance.

• The tool is not in use.

• The tool will be left unattended.

• Moving to another work area.

• Passing the tool to another person.

10. NEVER use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally.

11. The tool should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified service

personnel.

12. Avoid damaging the tool by applying excessive force of any kind.

13. ALWAYS maintain the tool with care. Keep it clean for the best and safest

performance.

14. Quick change couplings should not be located at the tool. They add

weight and could fail due to vibration.

15. DO NOT force or misuse the tool. It will do a better and safer job at the rate

for which it was designed.

16. This tool vibrates with use. Vibration may be harmful to your hands or arms.

Stop using the tool if discomfort, a tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek

medical advice before resuming use.

AIR CHISEL SPECIFIC HAZARDS

1. Only use accessories designed for use with this tool.

2. NEVER use any of the blades supplied as a hand struck tool.

3. NEVER use blunt blades which require excessive pressure and can break

from fatigue. ALWAYS use sharp tools.

4. NEVER mis-use the tool by prizing which can result in a broken tool.

5. Ensure there are no hidden electrical cables, gas pipes etc, which could

cause a hazard if damaged by action of the blades.

USE OF THE SCRAPING TOOL

1. Ensure that the workpiece is kept at waist height where possible. NEVER use

the tool between the legs whilst sitting on the floor.

2. ALWAYS allow the tool to run up to full operating speed before applying it

to the job.