HOME Hammers • Never strike a hammer against a hardened object, such as another hammer. Ratchets and Handles • Periodically clean and lubricate ratchet mechanisms with a light grade oil. Do not replace parts individually; ratchets should be rebuilt with the entire contents of service kit. • Always grasp a hammer handle firmly, close to the end. • Never hammer or put a pipe extension on a ratchet or handle for added leverage. • Strike the object with the full face of the hammer. • Never work with a hammer which has a loose head. • Discard hammer if face is chipped or mushroomed.
• Always support the ratchet head when using socket extensions, but do not put your hand on the head or you may interfere with the action of its reversing mechanism. • Wear approved eye protection when using striking tools. • Protect bystanders with approved eye protection. • When breaking loose a fastener, apply a small amount of pressure as a test to be sure the ratchet's gear wheel is engaged with the pawl. Punches/Chisels • Never use a punch or chisel with a chipped or mush- roomed end; dress mushroomed chisels and punches with a file. Sockets • Never use hand sockets on power or impact wrenches. • Select the right size socket for the job.
• Hold a chisel or a punch with a tool holder if possible. • When using a chisel on a small piece, clamp the piece firmly in a vise and chip toward the stationary jaw. • Never cock any wrench or socket. • Select only impact sockets for use with air or electric impact wrenches. • Wear approved eye protection when using these tools. • Replace sockets showing cracks or wear. • Protect bystanders with approved eye protection. Screwdrivers • Keep sockets clean. • Do not use a screwdriver for prying, punching, chiseling, scoring or scraping. • Always use approved eye protection when using power or impact sockets. • to the fastener. • PRINCE screwdrivers. • Do not use on live electrical circuits.
• Do not pull on a tool cabinet; push it in front of you. • Do not use a screwdriver with rounded edges because it will slip. Redress with a file. • Set the brakes on the locking casters after the cabinet has been rolled to your workspace. 1-4 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance for the job; match PHILLIPS or REE nded to act as ins Storage Units the tip • Do not open more th each drawer before D AND • Close lids and lock storage units. ulation.