Product manual

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Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the tool 6.
do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any 7.
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Scaler. These carry important safety 1.
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Stay within the maximum air pressure capacity 2. (90 PSI). Never operate the
Scaler above 90 PSI.
Compressed air only. Use clean, dry, regulated, compressed air at 90 PSI. 3.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas
as a power source for this tool.
Remove adjusting wrenches. Check that adjusting wrenches are removed 4.
from the Scaler and work surface before connecting to a compressed air supply
source.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.5.
CAUTION! 6. To avoid injury, keep hands and ngers away from the Needles (16).
If both hands are holding the Scaler, your hands and ngers cannot be injured by
the Needles.
When using a handheld power tool, use both hands on the tool to resist starting 7.
torque.
Do not leave the tool unattended when it is connected to its compressed air 8.
supply. Turn off the tool, and disconnect it from its air supply before leaving.
Disconnect air hose and release any built-up air pressure. Never service the 9.
Scaler with the air hose attached. Always release any built-up air pressure in the
tool (even after disconnecting the air hose).
Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the 10.
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Fire the Needles (16) into an appropriate work surface only. This Needle Scaler 11.
is recommended for removing ux, rust, scale, paint, cement, and other residue
from hard, durable, irregular surfaces. This tool is not suitable for soft surfaces.
Do not activate the Needles (16) too close to the edge of a workpiece. They may 12.
split the workpiece and cause it to y free, causing personal injury.