RAD B-RAD 1400 User Manual - 7. Safety
Version 1.0 - June 2015
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7. Safety
RAD tools are developed for tightening and loosening threaded fasteners using very large forces. For
your safety and that of others, warning labels and attention labels are prominently attached to the torque
wrench and its accessories.
NOTE:
Make sure you observe the directions on the warning labels at all times.
RAD tools have been designed with safety in mind however, as with all tools you must observe all general
workshop safety practices, and specifically the following:
• Before using your new tool, get familiar with all its accessories and how they work
• Always wear safety goggles when the tool is in operation
• Make sure the reaction arm is in contact with a solid contact point before you operate the tool
• Keep your body parts clear of the reaction arm and the contact point
• Make sure the reaction arm snap ring is securely in place to hold the reaction arm or blank in place.
RAD tools are safe and reliable. Not following precautions and instructions outlined here can result in
injury to you and your fellow workers. RAD Torque Systems B.V. incorporated is not responsible for any
such injury.
WARNING:
Always keep your hand and body parts clear of the reaction arm and barrel when the tool is
in operation, see Figure 9C.
7.1 Reaction point
Ensure the reaction arm reacts off the middle of the foot as seen in Figure 9A. Do not react off the heel of
the reaction foot as seen in Figure 9B.
Please contact RAD Torque Systems B.V. or your local RAD authorized distributor for custom reaction
arms.
Afbeelding 9A
Afbeelding 9B
Afbeelding 9C
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7.2 Reaction arm foot
Ensure the foot of the reaction arm aligns with the length of the nut as seen in Figure 8A. The length of the
foot cannot be shorter or longer than the nut as seen in Figure 8B and 8C.
Figure 8A
Figure 8B
Figure 8C
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NOTE:
Improper reaction will void warranty and can cause premature tool failure.