Ingersoll-Rand Tp2301 Product Safety Information page 3

• Be aware of buried, hidden or other hazards in your
work environment. Do not contact or damage cords,
conduits, pipes or hoses that may contain electrical
wires, explosive gases or harmful liquids.
• Keep others a safe distance from your work area, or
ensure they use appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment.
• This tool is not designed for working in explosive
environments, including those caused by fumes and
dust, or near flammable materials.
• Keep hands, loose clothing, long hair and jewelry
away from working end of tool.
• Power tools can vibrate in use. Vibration, repetitive
motions or uncomfortable positions may be harmful
to your hands and arms. Stop using any tool if
discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek
medical advice before resuming use.
• Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not
overreach when operating this tool. Anticipate and
be alert for sudden changes in motion, reaction
torques, or forces during start up and operation.
• Tool and/or accessories may briefly continue their
motion after throttle is released.
• To avoid accidental starting - ensure tool is in "off"
position before applying air pressure, avoid throttle
when carrying, and release throttle with loss of air.
• Ensure work pieces are secure. Use clamps or vises to
hold work piece whenever possible.
Refer to Product Specifications Manual for Model Specific Safety Information.
Manuals can be downloaded from www.irtools.com.
Safety Symbol Identification
Wear Respiratory
Protection
(Dwg. MHP2598)
Safety Information - Explanation of Safety Signal Words
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
P7769 Edition 1
NOTICE
Wear Eye
Protection
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury or property damage.
Indicates information or a company policy that relates directly or indirectly to the
safety of personnel or protection of property.
• Do not carry or drag the tool by the hose.
• Do not use power tools when tired, or under the
influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
• Never use a damaged or malfunctioning tool or
accessory.
• Do not modify the tool, safety devices, or accessories.
• Do not use this tool for purposes other than those
recommended.
• Use accessories recommended by Ingersoll-Rand.
• Note the position of the reversing mechanism before
operating the tool so as to be aware of the direction
of rotation when operating the throttle.
• Use only impact sockets and accessories. Do not use
hand (chrome) sockets or accessories.
• Periodically check the drive end of the tool to make
certain that the socket retainer functions correctly,
and that sockets and drive ends are not excessively
worn which may allow the socket to come off when
rotating.
• Impact Wrenches are not torque wrenches.
Connections requiring specific torque must be
checked with a torque meter after fitting with an
impact wrench.
• Exposed throttles shall not be used where
obstructions can hold the throttle in the "on"
position.
Wear Hearing Read Manuals Before
Protection Operating Product
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