Important Safety Information - Maddox E1A1 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions
before operating the device.
2. Do not exceed rated capacity.
3. Use only for springs within coil and wire size limits.
4. Securely fasten the jaws to the spring.
5. Position the spring to compress evenly.
6. Failure to heed and understand these
instructions and markings may result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
7. Do not compress spring with an impact wrench.
8. Do not use the strut spring compressor
if it is worn or damaged.
9. Do not compress strut springs
exhibiting corrosion or damage.
10. If the spring is difficult to compress, or it bows
or tilts, release the spring and reposition.
11. Compress the spring only enough for the
strut to be loose in its mountings.
12. Do not loosen the strut piston rod nut if there
is pressure on the spring mounting.
13. Replace damaged components immediately.
14. Do not leave the spring compressed.
15. Make sure the piston rod nut is fully engaged and
tightened before releasing the compressed spring.
16. No alterations shall be made to this product.
17. Only attachments and adapters supplied by
the manufacturer or supplier shall be used.
18. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE) as required by OSHA regulations.
19. Tighten and release evenly and slowly. Only use
hand tools to tighten/release. Do not use any
air, electric, or impact tools with this tool. Only
operate this tool with a 3/4" socket and ratchet,
3/4" combination wrench, or other applicable
hand tools. Power, air, or electric tools may
compress the spring too quickly, leading to injury.
20. Use provided pins to secure spring
in place before use.
21. Set compressed spring in safe area. Be
careful when spring is compressed. Do
not drop or jar spring. Doing so might
result in the spring forcefully flying free,
causing personal injury or damage.
22. Do not use on springs larger than 8" diameter.
23. Do not use on springs with coil wire
diameter larger than 13/16".
24. Inspect before use; do not use if
parts loose or damaged.
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25. Observe work area conditions. Keep
work area clean and well lit.
26. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt
to force a small tool or attachment to do the
work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain
applications for which this tool was designed.
Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool
for a purpose for which it was not intended.
27. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common
sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired.
28. Check for damaged parts. Before using any
tool, any part that appears damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment and binding of moving parts;
any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any
other condition that may affect proper operation.
Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
29. Replacement parts and accessories. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only
use accessories intended for use with this tool.
30. Do not operate tool if under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on
prescriptions to determine if your judgment
or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If
there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.
31. For your safety, maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualified technician. Have qualified
service technician inspect this tool annually.
32. Only use this tool with MacPherson struts.
Do not use with high pitched springs.
33. Tighten and loosen screws evenly.
34. If spring coils do not compress evenly, loosen the
adjusting screw, reposition the strut spring, and retry.
35. Before initial use, apply grease to the Adjustment
Bolt. Also, apply grease periodically during use.
36. When reaching the maximum torque (15 ft-lb)
by tightening the Adjustment Bolt, discontinue,
and loosen the screw. Reposition and retry.
37. Support vehicle on jack stands before working on it.
38. Follow instructions and precautions
in vehicle's service manual.
39. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
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