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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during use.
2. Keep work area clean and well lit.
3. Keep bystanders out of the area during use.
4. Do not use when tired or when under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
5. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
6. Use as intended only. Do not use handle
extension to increase force.
7. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
8. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
9. Keep pipe lubricated with cutting oil (not included).
10. Secure pipe to be threaded in clamp before use.
11. Read manual before set up and/or use.
12. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must
be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always
lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.
13. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt
to force a small tool or attachment to do the
work of a larger industrial tool. Do not use a tool
for a purpose for which it was not intended.
14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.
Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and
nonskid footwear are recommended when working.
Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
15. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and,
if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized
technician. The handles must be kept clean,
dry, and free from oil and grease at all times.
16. Replacement parts and accessories. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use
accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved
accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
17. Fully engage the direction switch in the
“in” or “out” position before use.
18. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contains chemicals known [to the State
of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or
other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
19. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
