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j)
Switch the product off immediately if you are disturbed
while working by other people entering the working
area. Always let the product come to complete stop
before putting it down.
k)
Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to
ensure you can concentrate on the work and have full
control over the product.
l)
Always keep the power cord behind the power tool.
The following information applies to professional users only
but is good practice for all users:
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
CONSTRUCTION DUST
The updated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations 1st October 2012 now also targets to reduce the
risks associated with silica, wood and gypsum dusts.
Construction workers are one of the at-risk groups within this
because of the dust that they breathe: silica dust is not just a
nuisance; it is a real risk to your lungs!
Silica is a natural mineral present in large amounts in things
like sand, sandstone and granite. It is also commonly found in
many construction materials such as concrete and mortar. The
silica is broken into very fine dust (also known as Respirable
Crystalline Silica or RCS) during many common tasks such as
cutting, drilling and grinding. Breathing in very fine particles of
crystalline silica can lead to the development of:
• lung cancer
• Silicosis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
And breathing in fine particles of wood dust can lead to the
development of Asthma. The risk of lung disease is linked to
people who regularly breathe construction dust over a period
of time, not on the odd occasion.
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