Torque/impact setting on delicate fasteners not protected
Control impact speed/setting on delicate fasteners, equipment, dampers, access doors, and finished work.
Watch out
- Do not blast delicate screws with a high impact setting until threads strip or panels deform.
Check
- Use the correct driver bit.
- Start screws straight.
- Use lower setting or hand tool when needed.
- Stop before stripping or crushing.
- Ask if torque/fastening method is specified.
Steps
- Use the correct driver bit.
- Start screws straight.
- Use lower setting or hand tool when needed.
- Stop before stripping or crushing.
- Ask if torque/fastening method is specified.
Say this to your foreman
Do you want this driven by hand/low setting so we don't strip or damage it?
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