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• Do not handle pressurized hoses. Escaping oil under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. If oil is injected under the skin, see a doctor immediately.
• Never pressurize uncoupled couplers. Only use hydraulic equipment in a coupled system.
• Always wear eye protection when operating or performing maintenance on this tool.
• Always wear head and hand protection and protective clothing when operating this tool.
• Keep hands, loose clothing and long hair away from the reaction arm and working area
during operation. Do not attempt to support the tool with your hands during operation.
• This tool will exert a strong reaction force. Use proper mechanical support and correct
reaction arm positioning to control these forces. Do not position the reaction arm so that it
tilts the tool off the axis of the bolt and never use the swivel inlets as a reaction stop.
• Avoid sharp bends and kinks that will cause severe back-up pressure in hoses and lead to
premature hose failure.
• When operating a larger tool (56589, 56590 or 56591) above waist height, employ a
secondary means of support for safety purposes. A tool sling or chains may be used.
Consult your safety department for further suggestions.
• Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
• Use only impact sockets and accessories. Do not use hand (chrome) sockets or accessories.
• Use only sockes and accesssories that correctly fit the bolt or nut and function without tilting
the tool off the axis of the bolt.
• This tool is not designed for working in explosive atmospheres
• This tool is not insulated against electric shock. When using this tool with a pump having an
electrical power source or circuits, follow the pump instructions for proper grounding.
Depending on the working environment your local health and safety regulations may require
you protective gear (i.e. Ear Protection, Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Coveralls, etc.) In case
external forces are exerted on the equipment, non-compliance with these regulations may result
in injury. EAR PROTECTION MUST BE WORN WHEN OPERATING THIS TOOL.
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Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not overreach when operating
this tool.
The Torque Reaction Arm must be positioned against a positive stop.
Do not use the arm as a dead handle. Take all precautions to
make certain the operator's hand cannot be pinched between the
arm and a solid object.
USING THE TOOL