GEISMAR STUMEC MIW.3, Manual

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1.4 Particular safety instructions
1.4.1 Risks which may be engendered by the use of MIW.3
portable power wrench
The principal risks which may be engendered for the user and others in the
vicinity when the power wrenches are used are as follows:
Fires due to the handling of fuel.
Injuries caused by the incorrect fitting of sockets.
Excessively loose clothing becoming trapped by the socket.
Injuries caused by holding the machine incorrectly while working.
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When changing sockets or accessories, never replace pins with nails,
metal wire, etc: which might cause trapping and dragging of clothing.
Always take care when replacing the cylindrical pin and the flexible
plastic retaining ring.
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Since there are no controls or handling devices near the exhaust pipe,
there is no risk of burns in normal use. If special work is to be carried
out, wait for the exhaust system to cool down.
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When working, always hold the machine firmly with both hands.
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The machine must be handled carefully, and only when the engine is
not running. Take account of the weight of the machine when
determining the most appropriate resources for handling the machine
in complete safety, particularly when access to the work site is
difficult.
1.4.2 Individual protection equipment
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Personnel using the equipment must wear the clothing
specified
in paragraph 1.3 “General safety
instructions/the operator and his environment”.
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The operator must wear a helmet and safety shoes with
non-slip soles and steel caps.
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It is also advisable to use a means of protection against
the inhalation of exhaust fumes.
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The use of ear protection is also recommended (
strictly
complying, however, with the applicable railway
regulations applicable on the site in order to
determine whether or not such protection may be
used
).
1.4.3 Handling fuel
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Clean the area around the filler orifice, so that no contaminants can enter
the tank or interfere with the filler cap seal.
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Open the filler cap carefully in order to allow any internal pressure to
escape slowly without spillage of fuel.
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Never use a tool to open the bayonet-locking filler cap. This could
damage the cap and allow fuel to escape.
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Only use lead-free petrol with an octane rating of at least 90 RON.
GASOHOL, METHANOL, ETHANOL and ALCOHOL are
FORBIDDEN
. Using such products increases the risk of fire or
explosion and consequent serious injury, or even death, of the operator
or other persons in the vicinity.
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Petrol is a highly inflammable fuel: before starting the machine, move it
at least 6 metres away from the place where filling takes place.
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Use a petrol-oil mixture measured out exactly as recommended in §
3.2.1
"Preparing the mixture", in order to minimise the formation of
carbon deposits which could create sparks in the exhaust system.
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Check regularly the sealing of the fuel filler cap. Inspect the condition of
the O-ring fitted to the filler cap. Replace it immediately if any seepage
of fuel is present.