Emhart AutoSet 5 Operator's Maintenance Manual - Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS TO INSURE SAFE OPERATION, CORRECT FUNCTIONING, AND PROPER
SERVICING OF THE AUTOSET
®
TOOL
1. DO NOT use this tool in a manner other than that recommended by Emhart Teknologies.
2. DO NOT use equipment with this tool other than that recommended and supplied by Emhart
Teknologies.
3. This tool is NOT designed to be used in explosive environments.
4. Always wear eye protection. When using the tool both the operator and any person(s) in the
vicinity are required to wear eye protection to protect against injury.
5. DO NOT operate the tool in a hazardous environment.
6. Trained personnel must perform tool maintenance at the prescribed intervals to preserve
functionality and prevent damage.
7. DO NOT perform tool maintenance or service without first consulting the Maintenance
Manual or a trained technician.
8. Inspect tool and air hose for damage before use and repair as necessary.
9. Always disconnect the air supply when adjusting, servicing or removing any part of the tool.
10. When connecting the air supply to the tool or transporting the tool from place to place, avoid
touching the trigger to prevent accidental cycling of the tool.
11. Keep your fingers away from the front of the tool when connecting the air supply or setting
rivets.
12. Keep fingers away from the Nose Piston area when the Training Nose Adapter is installed to
avoid pinching them between the adapter and piston when the tool is cycled.
13. DO NOT point the tool at any person(s) or the operator.
14. DO NOT operate the tool if it is damaged.
15. DO NOT use the tool if the Mandrel Collection System cover/cap is open or damaged.
Expended mandrels may be ejected resulting in injuries.
16. DO NOT modify the tool in any way. In addition to voiding any applicable warranties,
unauthorized modifications can result in damage to the tool or physical injury to the user.
17. DO NOT look into the tool from the front or the back during use. Rivets or expended
mandrels may be ejected resulting in injury.
18. The operating air pressure shall not exceed 100 psi (6.9 bar).
19. If the Air Safety Alarm sounds, the maximum air pressure has been exceeded. Cease
operation of the tool immediately and disconnect the air supply. Regulate the air supply to
the recommended operating air pressure and resume tool operation.
20. If the Air Supply to the tool fails, cease operation of the tool and disconnect it from the Air
Supply.
21. Excessive contact with hydraulic fluid or lubricants should be avoided. Care should be taken
to wash thoroughly to prevent skin irritation. Use only Emhart recommended oils and
lubricants.
22. Take care to keep hair, fingers and loose clothing away from moving parts of the tool to
avoid entanglement and/or physical injury.
23. It is recommended that the operator wear hearing protection when using the tool.
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