AIR TOOL SAFETY

AIR COMPRESSOR AND AIR TOOL SAFETY
1. Risk of Bursting. Do not adjust the regulator to result in output pressure greater than the marked maximum pressure of this air
tool.
2. Ensure the hose is free of obstructions or snags. Entangled or snarled hoses can cause loss of balance or footing and may
become damaged.
3. Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose attached.
4. Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible warning label.
5. Do not continue to use a tool or hose that leaks air or does not function properly.
6. Never direct a jet of compressed air toward people or animals.
7. Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.

Use of Accessories with Air Tools

• When selecting the correct accessory to use with your Air Tool(s) the following points must be carefully checked.
• The accessory is rated to run at or above the maximum rated speed of the Air Tool that you plan to use it on. Air Tool
Manufacturers specify these speeds in their catalogs and operator instructions.
• Accessories used on Abrasive Tools, Impact Wrenches, Nut Runners, Ratchets, Air Hammers and Scaling Hammers must be rated for use with the relevant Air Tool.
• Any accessory used should be of the correct size and design for the Air Tool(s) that you plan to use it with.
• Worn accessories should not be used and accessories should not be modified in any way.
• Mounting and fitting instructions for any accessory used on an Air Tool must be carefully followed.
• The use of worn or incorrect accessories may reduce tool performance, create excessive tool wear, and be hazardous.
• Always disconnect the tool from the air supply when changing fitting accessories, guards, or other fittings.
Operator Training for Air Tool; Air Tool Accessory and Compressed Air Use
• All operators should be trained in the correct installation and use of the Air Tool(s) they’re required to operate.
• All operators should be trained to understand the safety instructions provided by the Air Tool Manufacturer, for each Air Tool
that they are required to operate.
• All operators should be trained in the safe use of Compressed Air and the use of associated Air Hoses, Connectors, and Air
Tool Accessories.
• All operators should be trained to operate Air Tools and Accessories safely and correctly on the application.
• Operators or service personnel should be trained to ensure that the Air Installation, Lubricators, Filters, Regulators, Hoses and
Air Nipples and Connectors are checked regularly to ensure that they meet the requirements set on a continuous basis.
Safety and Hazards Related to Air Tool Use
• Universal Tool provides clear Safety and Hazard Warning Information in their Catalogs, Operator Instructions, and on its Tools.
• ANSI also provide safety information. 

The following Hazard /Safety Instructions must be followed at all times:
Obtain a copy of ANSI B186.1 Safety Code for Portable Air tools, available from 

American National Standards Institute. Inc.,
11 West 42nd Street, New York, 10036.

• Compressed Air Hazard.
• Projectile Hazard.
• Breathing Hazard.
• Vibration Hazard.
• Hearing Hazard.
• Entanglement Hazard.
• Use of Safety Wear and Eye, Ear and Hand Protection.
• Use of Abrasive Tools.
• Use of Impact Tools.
• Use of Assembly Tools, Drills and Screwdrivers.
• Use of Air Hammers, Chipping and Scaling Hammers.
• Correct fitting and use of Accessories.
• Never to service, inspect the tool, or change an accessory while the Air Supply to the Air Tool is still connected.

AIR SUPPLY
Tools of this class operate on a wide range of air pressure. It is recommended that air pressure of these tools measure 90 PSI at the tool while running free. Higher pressure and unclean air will shorten the tool’s life because of faster wear and may create a hazardous condition and void the warranty. Water in the air line will cause damage to the tool. Drain the air tank daily. Clean the air inlet filter screen on at least a weekly schedule. The recommended hookup procedure can be viewed in the illustration below. The air inlet, used for connecting air supply, has standard NPT American Thread. Refer to tool specification for specific size requirements. Line pressure should be increased to compensate for unusually long air hoses (over 25 feet). Review tool specification for minimum hose diameter should be 3/8” I.D. and fittings should have the same inside dimensions.