Epiroc RD 100, Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety and operating instructions
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Original Instructions
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WARNING Dust and fume hazard
Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when using
the machine may cause serious and permanent respira-
tory disease, illness, or other bodily injury (for example,
silicosis or other irreversible lung disease that can be fa-
tal, cancer, birth defects, and/or skin inflammation).
Some dusts and fumes created by drilling, breaking,
hammering, sawing, grinding and other construction ac-
tivities contain substances known to the State of Califor-
nia and other authorities to cause respiratory disease,
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of such substances are:
u Crystalline silica, cement, and other masonry products.
u Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated rubber.
u
Lead from lead-based paints.
Dust and fumes in the air can be invisible to the naked
eye, so do not rely on eye sight to determine if there is
dust or fumes in the air.
To reduce the risk of exposure to dust and fumes, do all
of the following:
u Perform site-specific risk assessment. The risk as-
sessment should include dust and fumes created by
the use of the machine and the potential for disturb-
ing existing dust.
u
Use proper engineering controls to minimize the
amount of dust and fumes in the air and to minimize
build-up on equipment, surfaces, clothing, and body
parts. Examples of controls include: exhaust ventila-
tion and dust collection systems, water sprays, and
wet drilling. Control dusts and fumes at the source
where possible. Make sure that controls are properly
installed, maintained and correctly used.
u Wear, maintain and correctly use respiratory protec-
tion as instructed by your employer and as required
by occupational health and safety regulations. The
respiratory protection must be effective for the type
of substance at issue (and if applicable, approved by
relevant governmental authority).
u
Work in a well ventilated area.
u If the machine has an exhaust, direct the exhaust so
as to reduce disturbance of dust in a dust filled envi-
ronment.
u
Operate and maintain the machine as recommended
in the operating and safety instructions
u
Select, maintain and replace consumables/ working
tools/ other accessories as recommended in the op-
erating and safety instructions. Incorrect selection or
lack of maintenance of consumables/ inserted tools/
other accessories may cause an unnecessary in-
crease in dust or fumes.
u
Wear washable or disposable protective clothes at
the worksite, and shower and change into clean
clothes before leaving the worksite to reduce expo-
sure of dust and fumes to yourself, other persons,
cars, homes, and other areas.
u
Avoid eating, drinking, and using tobacco products in
areas where there is dust or fumes.
u
Wash your hands and face thoroughly as soon as
possible upon leaving the exposure area, and always
before eating, drinking, using tobacco products, or
making contact with other persons.
u
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, in-
cluding occupational health and safety regulations.
u Participate in air monitoring, medical examination
programs, and health and safety training programs
provided by your employer or trade organizations
and in accordance with occupational health and
safety regulations and recommendations. Consult
with physicians experienced with relevant occupa-
tional medicine.
u Work with your employer and trade organization to
reduce dust and fume exposure at the worksite and
to reduce the risks. Effective health and safety pro-
grams, policies and procedures for protecting work-
ers and others against harmful exposure to dust and
fumes should be established and implemented
based on advice from health and safety experts.
Consult with experts.
u
Residues of hazardous substances on the machine
can be a risk. Before undertaking any maintenance
on the machine, clean it thoroughly.
WARNING Hot water hazard
The flushing water can become hot and cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns:
u
Keep your body away from the hot water.
u Stop the machine and the power source immediately.
u
Wait until the machine and power source has cooled
down before carrying out maintenance work.
WARNING Projectiles
Failure of the work piece, of accessories, or even of the
machine itself may generate high velocity projectiles.
During operating, splinters or other particles from the