How to safely operate your air tool - part 2

Here are few more safety tips for using your impact wrench or air tool. The first is often overlooked and can save you some pain.

1. Always turn off the air supply, bleed the air pressure
and disconnect the air supply hose before installing,
removing or adjusting any accessory on a impact wrench, or
before performing any maintenance on a impact wrench or
any other air tool.


2. Do not lubricate air tools or impact wrench with flammable or volatile
liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel. Use only
recommended lubricants. Check manufacturer specs for the correct lubricant.


3.Use only proper cleaning solvents to clean parts on your impact wrench. Use
only cleaning solvents which meet current safety and
health standards. Use cleaning solvents in a well
ventilated area.