General MDF15 Operator's Manual page 24

DO NOT DEPRESS THE THROTTLE CONTROL
VALVE WITH THE ACCESSORY TOOL POINTING
TO PERSONNEL OR ANY OTHER, NON WORK
OBJECT. OPERATION OF THE LONG REACH AIR
TOOL IN THIS CONFIGURATION CAN EXPEL THE
ACCESSORY TOOL FROM THE TOOL RECEIVER
AT HIGH VELOCITY AND WITH SIGNIFICANT
FORCE. THIS OCCURRENCE CAN RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE
INJURY.
6) Release the throttle control valve to the maximum
closed position when carrying or moving the Long
Reach Air Tool around on the job site. Remove your
hand from the throttle control valve area to minimize
the potential for accidental actuation. Special care
must be exercised in slippery conditions and in difficult
terrain to minimize any trip and fall potential. Proper
attire, including shoes and the removal of any trip and
fall hazard BEFORE attempting to utilize the Long
Reach Air Tool on the job site can substantially reduce
the potential for this occurrence.
TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL
INJURY, RELEASE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
VALVE TO THE MAXIMUM CLOSED POSITION
BEFORE CARRYING OR MOVING THE LONG
REACH AIR TOOL ON THE JOB SITE. REMOVE
THE HAND FROM THE THROTTLE CONTROL
VALVE AREA TO MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR
ACCIDENTAL ACTUATION. ELECTING TO KEEP
THE THROTTLE CONTROL VALVE DEPRESSED IN
THIS CONFIGURATION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF
CONTROL, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
7) The Long Reach Air Tool is not designed to be
utilized as a pry bar. Many job applications, especially
those involving the use of moil points or narrow type
chisels, can promote the use of the Long Reach Air
Tool as a pry bar. The length of the barrel can allow the
operator to utilize the tool to pry material such as
concrete slabs, compacted ground, etc. This practice
can produce significant stress forces to the tool
retainer, tool receiver and barrel assemblies. This
occurrence can be the source of the following
problems:
MDF SERIES LONG REACH AIR TOOLS FORM GOM6019801, VERSION 1.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 22
AND/OR PERSONAL
a) Deformation of the tool retainer which will
compromise its structural integrity, requiring a factory
approved replacement only.
b) Deformation of the tool receiver which will prevent
the male hexagon shank of the accessory tool from
being properly inserted and retained.
c) Deformation of the barrel which will compromise the
structural integrity of the seals, requiring factory
approved replacements only.
d) Deformation of the barrel which will result in
complete structural failure. This failure will have a high
probability of occurring at the intersection of the barrel
and the tool receiver assembly. FIGURE 22.
DO NOT UTILIZE THE LONG REACH AIR TOOL AS
A PRY BAR. SUCH OCCURRENCE CAN RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE
INJURY.
FIGURE 22
8) Utilization of the Long Reach Air Tool with the oiler
system in operation produces exhaust containing a
fine mist of oil. Prolong usage in a confined work area
can result in the oil mist mixing with the fine dust
materials produced from the work process. This
mixture can significantly impact the breathing process
of the human body. Always utilize appropriate
breathing equipment as required.
AND/OR PERSONAL