Avdel Genesis nG4, Instruction Manual

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S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s
1 Do not use outside the design intent.
2 Do not use equipment with this tool/machine other than that recommended and supplied by Avdel UK Limited.
3 Any modification undertaken by the customer to the tool/machine, nose assemblies, accessories or any equipment supplied by Avdel UK
Limited or their representatives, shall be the customer’s entire responsibility. Avdel UK Limited will be pleased to advise upon any
proposed modification.
4 The tool/machine must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined at regular intervals for damage and function
by trained competent personnel. Any dismantling procedure shall be undertaken only by personnel trained in Avdel UK Limited procedures.
Do not dismantle this tool/machine without prior reference to the maintenance instructions. Please contact Avdel UK Limited with your
training requirements.
5 The tool/machine shall at all times be operated in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation. In the U.K. the “Health and
Safety at Work etc. Act 1974” applies. Any question regarding the correct operation of the tool/machine and operator safety should be
directed to Avdel UK Limited.
6 The precautions to be observed when using this tool/machine must be explained by the customer to all operators.
7 Always disconnect the airline from the tool/machine inlet before attempting to adjust, fit or remove a nose assembly.
8 Do not operate a tool/machine that is directed towards any person(s) or the operator.
9 Always adopt a firm footing or a stable position before operating the tool/machine.
10 Ensure that vent holes do not become blocked or covered.
11 The operating pressure shall not exceed 7 bar.
12 Do not operate the tool if it is not fitted with a complete nose assembly or swivel head unless specifically instructed otherwise.
13 Care shall be taken to ensure that spent stems are not allowed to create a hazard.
14 Vacuum Air MUST be turned off using the Trigger before removing the Stem Collector Bottle which MUST be emptied when half full.
15 The Tool MUST NOT be operated with the Stem Collector Bottle removed.
16 If the nG4 tool is fitted with a stem deflector, it should be rotated until the aperture is facing away from the operator and other person(s)
working in the vicinity.
17 When using the tool, the wearing of safety glasses is required both by the operator and others in the vicinity to protect against fastener
ejection, should a fastener be placed ‘in air’. We recommend wearing gloves if there are sharp edges or corners on the application.
18 Take care to avoid entanglement of loose clothes, ties, long hair, cleaning rags etc. in the moving parts of the tool which should be kept
dry and clean for best possible grip.
19 When carrying the tool from place to place keep hands away from the trigger/lever to avoid inadvertent start up.
20 Excessive contact with hydraulic fluid oil should be avoided. To minimize the possibility of rashes, care should be taken to wash
thoroughly.
21 C.O.S.H.H. data for all hydraulic oils and lubricants is available on request from your tool supplier.
This instruction manual must be read with particular attention to the following safety rules, by any person
installing, operating, or servicing this tool.