PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-679

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 679

JUNE 2009
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-679 - Page 27 of 33
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PS 679
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JUN 09
CAUTiON
VEHiCLE ON
JACK STANDS
The adapter can be ordered with PN
TMU8B through the SKOT website:
Once you get the adapter, put it in
drawer B4 centered between PN FS121
and PN SGT4B. Use a sharp knife to
cut two slots in an X pattern in the
drawer foam
1
/
4
to
1
/
2
inch long. Place
the adapter in the slot and adjust the
slot as necessary. You can also use a
drill
1
/
4
to
1
/
2
inch in diameter to make
the slots.
A
n impact wrench can do powerful
work tightening or loosening nuts. It’s
much more powerful than a regular
socket wrench.
That’s why you should
never
use a
regular socket with an impact wrench.
The extra torque put out by the impact
wrench can shatter a normal socket,
sending shrapnel everywhere. That
could really ruin someone’s day.
When you need the extra power of an
impact wrench, use the impact sockets
specially made to withstand the force
of the wrench. Then you can safely
remove those tough nuts.
CAUTiON
VEHiCLE ON
JACK STANDS
Jack Stands…
If You Don’t Know Jack
Tools…
Impact Wrench
Needs
Impact Sockets
Socket Adapter
Added to SECM
it’s been a
long day.
you’ve worked
hard
in the
motor pool
and you
deserve
a
breather.
take a sip
of sports
drink, lean
back and
relax.
whoa!
easy there,
soldier.
watch where you’re—
make sure
you’re
not
leaning against
a vehicle sitting
on jack stands.
your weight
could nudge
the vehicle off
the stands and
onto one of
your buddies.
jack stands
are
easy
to
overlook.
sometimes you
have to check
twice
to see
them under
a vehicle or
trailer.
it’s best to take
a peek
before
you lean.
for safety’s
sake, hang
big
caution signs
on any vehicle or
trailer that’s on
jack stands.
hang one sign on
the
front
and
another sign on
the
rear
of the
vehicle.
something
like this…
make it
a motor
pool sop.
it’ll help prevent accidents
and encourage people to
take a breather elsewhere.
Put adapter here
if you’re going to use
that impact wrench, you
better use the sockets
that come with it.
if you use regular
sockets, we
both
could be injured.
A universal adapter
has been added to the
1
/4-in drive set for the
SECM (shop equipment,
contact maintenance),
—leaning.
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