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hey there DIY enthusiasts today I'm
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going to show you how to use an impact
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wrench like a pro whether you're fixing
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up your car or tackling some heavyduty
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projects around the house this tool is a
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gamech changer so let's Dive Right In
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first off Safety First always wear
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safety goggles and gloves when operating
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an impact wrench trust me you don't want
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any flying debris messing up your day
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now let's talk about the basics an
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impact wrench is designed for high
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torque applications it's perfect for
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loosening and tightening nuts and bolts
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that would be a nightmare with a regular
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wrench here's a pro tip make sure your
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sockets are impact rated regular sockets
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can crack under the high torque and
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that's definitely not what you want all
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right time to get Hands On First attach
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your impact rated socket to the wrench
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make sure it's securely in place next
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align the socket with the bolt or nut
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you're working on hold the wrench firmly
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with both hands and press the trigger
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the impact wrench will do the hard work
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for you now when tightening bolts don't
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overdo it the high torque can easily
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strip threads or even break the bolt a
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few short bursts should get the job done
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for stubborn bolts that won't budge use
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penetrating oil spray it on wait a few
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minutes and then try again this trick
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works wonders and there you have it
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using an impact wrench is all about
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letting the tool do the heavy lifting
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while you stay in control remember these
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tips and you'll be breezing through your
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projects in no time thanks for watching
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