SIOUX 270A Manuel D'instructions page 2

Vibration exposure can cause injury.
Vibration exposure can cause disabling damage. Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions. Keep your hands warm
and dry. Stop using the hammer if you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin and contact a physician.
Operate and maintain the hammer as recommended to prevent an unnecessary increase in vibration. Do not hold the inserted
tool with your hands as this will increase vibration exposure. Hold the tool with a light but safe grip taking account of the
required hand reaction forces.
Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause injury.
Air under pressure can cause injury.
Shut off air supply, drain hose and disconnect from tool before servicing the tool or changing accessories. Never direct air at
yourself or anyone else. Do not point the tool at yourself or anyone. Whipping air hoses can cause severe injury. Always check
for damaged or loose hoses for fittings. Cold air should be directed away from hands. Use lock pins and whipcheck safety
cables when using universal twist couplings. Do not exceed the maximum air pressure stated on the tool. Do not carry the tool
by the hose. Be sure that the chisel retaining spring (fig. no. 1) is properly installed before turning the tool on.
Air pressure causes injuries.
This tool is not insulated for contact with electric power sources.
Do not use near live electric circuits. When drilling into walls, be aware that they may have hidden electric wires.
Electric shock can cause injury.
This tool is not intended for use in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not use this tool in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.
Explosions and fire can cause injury.
Power tools can generate unexpected movement.
Keep a firm grip on the tool at all times. Be sure your body position allows you to have control of the tool at all times. Make sure
your footing is secure.
Unexpected tool movement can cause injury.
Poorly maintained and lubricated tools can fail unexpectedly.
Keep tool properly lubricated and in good repair at all times. Use only Sioux Air Motor Oil No. 288. See the tool's information
sheet to find out what other greases and oils to use. Do not drop the end of the hose on the floor where it will pick up dirt and
transport it into the tool. See information sheet for any additional maintenance requirements.
Unexpected tool failures can cause injury.
Tools not operated at proper air pressure can operate erratically.
Do not exceed a maximum air pressure of 90 psig/6.2 bar.
Erratic operation in power tools can cause injury.
Tools left connected to the air supply while making adjustments, changing accessories, or doing any maintenance or service on tool can
start unexpectedly.
Always remove tool from air supply and activate trigger to bleed air line before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or doing any maintenance or service on tool. Be sure that the chisel retaining spring (#1) is properly installed before turning the
tool on.
Tools starting unexpectedly and flying chisels can cause injury.
Air hoses can come loose from power tools.
Inspect and do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fittings.
Whipping air hoses can cause injury.
Loose hair, clothing, jewelry and neckwear can become entangled in the tool or chisel.
Keep loose hair away from tool and chisel. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or neckwear around power tools. Keep work area
clear of cleaning rags and all Items that could become entangled with the tool.
Entanglements can cause injuries.
Working in poorly lit areas makes it hard to see hazards.
Keep work area well lit.
Unseen hazards can cause injury.
Children are attracted to work areas.
Keep children away. All visitors must keep a safe distance away from work area. Store idle tools in a dry, high or locked up place
and out of the reach of children.
Children in work areas can be injured.
Using excessive force on a tool makes it hard to control.
Do not force tool.
Hard to control tool can cause injury.
Tools with the actuator left in the "ON" position when an unexpected air pressure loss occurs can start unexpectedly when the air
pressure is restored.
Release the actuator if an unexpected loss of air pressure occurs.
Unexpected tool starts can cause injury.
The use of any accessory with this tool not provided or specified by Sioux Tools can perform unpredictably.
Use only accessories provided or specified by Sioux Tools.
Tools that perform unpredictably can cause injury.
Never point the tool at any individual.
When disposing of a tool, do it in a way that does not harm personnel or the environment.
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