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WARNINGS
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Warnings are used throughout this catalog as general tool safety guidelines. Specific safety precautions furnished by individual manufacturers for specific tool use should always be followed!
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Use approved eye protection when using tools. Always use the right tool for the job.
Always use tools correctly.
Always discard damaged tools.
For longer tool life and safe operation, clean and lubricate tools periodically.
Wear safety goggles while using power tools.
Wear safety goggles while working with pressurized systems. Read operating instructions thoroughly on tools and equipment before use.
AIR CONDITIONING/COOLING SYSTEMS
It is important to note that R-12 and R-134a refrigerants can not be mixed, because the PAG oil in R-134a is not compatible with R-12.
This has required the automotive industry to use special fittings to prevent cross-contamination between the two types of systems, or in some cases, dedicated service equipment for each refrigerant. Please use extreme caution when servicing air conditioning systems for proper refrigerant use.
Wear safety goggles, shield and protective clothing when working with refrigerant equipment and systems.
AIR COMPRESSORS
Do not use air from compressor as a breathing supply.
Relieve pressure before servicing.
Do not modify/repair/rework pressure vessel or change safety relief pressure setting.
Do not use without all guards in place.
High voltage will create an electrical shock; disconnect all power before servicing.
AIR TOOLS
Use only impact sockets and accessories.
Only use air tools for their intended purposes and applications. Wear hearing protection.
Do not use grinding wheels, sanding discs or accessories above their maximum rated RPM.
Do not operate cutting tools without guard.
Use safety guard with die grinders.
Couplers and nipples are intended for use on compressed air lines only.
Avoid prolonged exposure to vibration.
Always follow proper maintenance procedures.
Use proper accessories with adequate speed ratings and correct air pressure.
Disconnect power tools before changing chuck or bits.
BATTERY SERVICE
Wear safety goggles when using electrical equipment and batteries.
Charger must be off when connecting or disconnecting leads. Keep flames and sparks away from batteries.
BODY SERVICE
Do not use eyebolt of the G-clamps for pulling.
Use frame holes only.
Do not use chipped, mushroomed or cracked hammers. Strike squarely and avoid glancing blows.
Use only for striking sheet metal; do not strike hard surfaces. Do not strike dolly block with a hammer or use as a hammer. Dolly block can chip; flying chips can cause injury.
Riveting and nut setting tools can cause flying chips.
BRAKE SERVICE
Read operating instructions and Material Safety Data sheets thoroughly.
Never pour other chemicals or substances into the brake washer.
Never use brake washers as a catchall for disposing of chemicals or solvents.
Always wet the shoes and inside of the drum thoroughly before removing or striking the drum with a hammer.
Always maintain the minimum requirement of solution in the tank.
Never use the brush to clean brakes which will not be replaced since the brush may have grease or oil on it. Use the injector nozzle for washing brakes during brake inspection.
DIAGNOSTIC
Working with batteries can be hazardous.
Sparks can occur when connecting or disconnecting leads.
Keep flames and sparks away from batteries.
Grounding prong on electrical accessories should never be bypassed so as to engage the plug in a non-grounding type receptacle, as doing so could result in electrical shock. Read all instructions thoroughly before using testers and equipment.
ENGINE EQUIPMENT
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Do not expose gasoline, solvents, etc. to flames, sparks or other sources of ignition.
Pressurized systems can leak.
Flammable liquid and fumes can ignite.
Read all instructions thoroughly before using testers and equipment.
Use extreme caution when using engine stands/lifting equipment to prevent tipping.
Comply with warning labels for safe and proper use.
Wear protective clothing when working with pressurized systems.
EXTRACTORS
Drilling pilot holes, inserting extractors and using extractors can cause flying chips.
Extractors can break if overloaded.
HAMMERS
Do not use COMPOTHANE® or urethane hammers near liquid oxygen.
Do not use chipped, mushroomed or cracked hammers.
HAND TOOLS
Do not use chrome or industrial finish hand tools with power drivers. Use only impact sockets and accessories with impact wrenches. Use only power sockets and accessories with power wrenches.
HANDLES AND ATTACHMENTS
Plastic handles are not insulators. Do not use on live electrical circuits.
HONES
Operate only while hone is within cylinder.
Flex-Hones® shall be securely held in a collet, chuck or similar holding device.
Secure unit being honed and position all guards before starting tool. Tool length should be no longer than necessary to perform work.
IMPACT SOCKETS
For use with impact tools - use with impact wrenches and torque control tools according to their designed size and strength.
Do not hold a spinning socket or accessory.
KNIVES
Wear safety gloves to protect hands against sharp edges.
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Use extreme caution when using engine stands/lifting equipment to prevent tipping.
Comply with warning labels for safe and proper use.
Position jack properly before lifting vehicle.
Use jacks only on hard, strong and level surfaces. Use jack stands in pairs.
Do not exceed rated capacity of jack or jack stand.
LIGHTING
Electrical shock can result from absence of grounding prong.
Do not remove or bypass the grounding prong in any electrical plug.
OIL AND LUBE
Crush oil filters only, one at a time. Do not crush fuel filters.
PARTS WASHERS
Do not use washer without fusible link or safety valve intact.
Do not expose solvent to flames, sparks or other sources of ignition. Do not direct air or fluid stream at body.
Use in well ventilated area.
PLIERS
Vinyl or plastic plier handles do not protect from electrical shock. Vinyl plier handle covers are not intended to act as insulators.
PULLERS
Puller parts under stress can break.
Do not heat jaws of pullers which can change jaw strength.
Do not overload pullers.
Use the proper size for the proper task.
Use multiple jaw pullers whenever possible.
Always be sure the center screw threads are clean and well lubricated.
Always be sure the puller is seated properly and not cocked
at an angle.
Always be sure of hand positions when using slide hammer pullers.
Protect bystanders and yourself by screening puller operations. Never use any puller with worn or damaged parts.
Frequently inspect all tools for wear.
Make sure all pullers are mounted straight and properly seated. Do not use an axle nut or spanner socket with impact drivers.
PUNCHES AND CHISELS
Punches and Chisels can break or chip when struck due to improper grinding or dressing.
Don’t allow striking end to become badly mushroomed. Dull edges and mushroomed ends should be redressed with a hand file.
RATCHETS
Worn and dirty ratchet mechanism can cause slippage and breaking.
For longer life, clean and lubricate.
Replace worn parts with authorized repair kits.
SANDBLASTING
Do not operate sand blast equipment without filters or with doors/covers open.
Only use appropriate sand blasting media, consult equipment guide for proper media.
Do not direct air or fluid stream at body. Use in well ventilated area.
SCREWDRIVERS
Do not use a screwdriver as a pry bar, chisel or punch. Nutdriver and screwdriver handles are not intended to act as insulation and do not protect from electrical shock.
SPECIAL SOCKETS
Black power sockets are designed for use with power nut runners.
Do not use with impact tools.
Do not hold a spinning flexible socket or swivel joint during use.
RETHREADING TOOLS
Threading and rethreading tools can cause flying chips which can cause eye injury.
Discard tool immediately if any chipping or cracking has occurred.
TIRE AND WHEEL
Make sure all pullers are mounted straight and properly seated. Do not use an axle nut or spanner socket with impact drivers. Clean the gripping surfaces of sockets and locks.
TOOL BOXES
Storage units can tip during loaded conditions.
Do not open more than one drawer at a time.
Do not use drawers as a step ladder.
Close lid and lock all drawer and doors before moving. Lock all casters to prevent rolling.
WELDING
Wear welding helmet with appropriate shade lens while using electric welders or plasma cutters.
WRENCHES
Over-torquing with wrenches leads to failure and possible injury.
Select a wrench whose opening exactly fits the nut.
Too large an opening can spread the jaws of an open-end wrench and batter the points of a box or socket wrench.
Care should be exercised in selecting fractional wrenches for fractional fasteners and metric wrenches for metric fasteners. Excessive force can cause wrench breakage or slippage.
If possible, always pull on a wrench handle and adjust your stance to prevent a fall.
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