Safety Definitions; General Safety Rules; Projectile Hazards - Stanley 70500 Instruction And Service Manual

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This instruction manual must be read by any person installing or operating this tool with particular attention to the
following safety warnings and instructions.
Always wear impact-resistant eye protection during operation of the tool. The grade of protection
required should be assessed for each use.
Use hearing protection in accordance with employer's instructions and as required by occupational
health and safety regulations.
Use of the tool can expose the operator's hands to hazards, including crushing, impacts, cuts and abrasions and
heat. Wear suitable gloves to protect hands.

1. SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and
understand all warnings and operating instructions before using this equipment. When using power tools, basic safety
precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.

1.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

• For multiple hazards, read and understand the safety instructions before installing, operating, repairing, maintaining,
changing accessories on, or working near the tool. Failure to do so can result in serious bodily injury.
• Only qualified and trained operators must install, adjust or use the tool.
• DO NOT use outside the design intent of placing STANLEY Engineered Fastening Blind Rivets.
• Use only parts, fasteners, and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
• DO NOT modify the tool. Modifications can reduce the effectiveness of safety measures and increase the risks to the
operator. Any modification to the tool undertaken by the customer will be the customer's entire responsibility and void
any applicable warranties.
• Do not discard the safety instructions; give them to the operator.
• Do not use the tool if it has been damaged.
• Prior to use, check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that affects
the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before use.
• Tools shall be inspected periodically to verify that the ratings and markings required by this part of ISO 11148 are legibly
marked on the tool. The employer/user shall contact the manufacturer to obtain replacement marking labels when
necessary.
• The tool must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined at regular intervals for damage
and function by trained personnel. Any dismantling procedure will be undertaken only by trained personnel. Do not
dismantle this tool without prior reference to the maintenance instructions.

1.2 PROJECTILE HAZARDS

• Disconnect the tool from the hydraulic pump unit before performing any maintenance, attempting to adjust, fit or
remove a nose assembly or accessories.
• Be aware that failure of the workpiece or accessories, or even of the inserted tool itself can generate high-velocity
projectiles.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye protection during operation of the tool. The grade of protection required should be
assessed for each use.
• The risks to others should also be assessed at this time.
• Ensure that the workpiece is securely fixed.
• Check that the means of protection from ejection of fastener and/or mandrel is in place and is operative.
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