Product Manual

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⚠WARNING
 This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Inspect the work area before each use. Keep your work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the tongs in confined work areas may
put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
 Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tongs. Do not allow
children to handle the tongs.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tongs. Do not
use them while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tongs may result in serious personal injury.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
 Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚠CAUTION
TONGS USE AND CARE
 Do not force the tongs. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which
they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.
 Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tongs will operate properly
and perform the intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate
the tongs with a damaged part.
 Store the tongs when they are not in use. Store in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
 Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your tongs.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than