AIR HAMMER USE AND CARE
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Use clamping devices or a vice to secure and support the workpiece. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body will not
allow for safe operation of the pneumatic tool.
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Do not overload the air hammer. Break “small pieces” of plaster, to prevent the tool from getting jammed. Use the tool intended for
your work.
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Stop the air hammer when moving from a working area to another, to reduce limb vibration.
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Always check that the machine is free from defects. Do not use a pneumatic tool that has a defective On/Off switch. A pneumatic
tool that can no longer be stopped or started is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Always disconnect the air supply when the air hammer is not in use. This safety measure prevents accidental starting of the
pneumatic tool.
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Store idle pneumatic tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the
pneumatic tool.
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Maintain the pneumatic tool with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the operation of the pneumatic tool. Have damaged parts repaired before using the pneumatic tool.
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Always use chisels that are sharp, clean and in good condition.
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Do not modify the pneumatic tool. This can reduce the effectiveness of safety measures and increase operator risk.
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Have the pneumatic tool repaired only through a trained repair person and only using original replacement parts.
AIR HAMMER SAFETY
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Make sure that the nameplate is readable; get a replacement nameplate from the manufacturer, if need be.
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While the air hammer is being used, any accidental breakages of individual accessories may cause pieces to be thrown at high
speed.
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Operators and maintenance personnel should be physically able to handle the weight and power of the pneumatic tool.
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It is important to be prepared for unexpected movements of the air hammer resulting from a jammed or broken work tool. Maintain
a firm grip on the pneumatic tool and position your body and arms to allow you to resist such movements. These precautions can
prevent injuries.
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Avoid contact with any moving parts of the tool, since these can cause injuries.
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Stop the tool in case of air supply failure or low operating pressure. Check the operating pressure; start the tool again when optimal
operating pressure is resumed.
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When using the pneumatic tool, the operator may experience discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, or neck area. Adopt a
comfortable posture and avoid unfavourable positions. Changing posture may help avoid discomfort and fatigue.
Caution: If the pneumatic tool is used over a protracted period of time, part of the tool and the relevant accessory may become hot.
Wear protective gloves.
Dust and fumes hazards: Depending on the type of material being worked, the fumes generated while operating the pneumatic tool
can cause diseases in humans. An appropriate environmental hygiene survey is required to determine the type and degree of
protection of the personal protective equipment to use for the respiratory tract.
If a specially conducted survey suggests that the daily exposure to vibration generated from the pneumatic tool exceeds the limit
value under the regulations in force in the respective country, anti-vibration gloves must be worn.
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If you notice that the skin of your fingers becomes numb, turns white, tingles or hurts, stop working with the pneumatic tool, inform
your employer and seek medical advice.
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Hold the pneumatic tool with a secure yet not too firm grip, compliant with the required hand reaction forces.
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Never carry the pneumatic tool by the hose.
