Kobalt SGY-AIR138TZ Manual page 4

SAFETY INFORMATION
WA R N I N G
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
This particular air powered tool can be
capable of propelling materials such as
fasteners, metal chips, sawdust, and
other debris at high speed which could
result in serious injury.
Compressed air can be hazardous and
propel objects and other particles that
can cause injury to soft tissue areas of
the body, such as eyes and ears.
Particles or objects propelled by the
stream can cause injury.
Tools attachments can become loose
or break and fly apart propelling articles
at the operator and others in the work
area.
WA R N I N G
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Exposure to noise produced from the
operation of air tools can lead to
permanent hearing loss.
WA R N I N G
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
An angle rotary tool is capable of
generating sparks which can result
in ignition of flammable materials.
RISK OF EYE OR HEAD INJURY
RISK OF LOSS OF HEARING
RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1
safety glasses with side shields.
Never leave operating tool unattended.
Disconnect air hose when tool is not in
use, and place in a safe area.
For additional protection, use an
approved face shield in addition to
safety glasses.
Make sure that any attachments are
securely fastened and properly
assembled before use.
Always use the tool at a safe distance
from others in the work area and ensure
the work area is safe at all times.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing
protection.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never operate tools near flammable
substances such as gasoline, naphtha,
cleaning solvents, etc.
Work in a clean, well ventilated area
free of combustible materials.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or
other bottled gasses as a power source
for air tools.
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