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- Choking, scalping and/or lacerations if loose clothing, personal jewellery, neckware, hair
or gloves are not kept away from the tool and accessories.
- Gloves can become entangled with the rotating drive, causing severed or bro ken fingers.
- Do not wear loose-fitting gloves or gloves with cut or frayed fingers.
- Keep hands away from rotating drives.
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Operating hazards
Entanglement hazards
- Use of the tool can expose the operator's hands to hazar ds including impact, cuts,
abrasions and/or heat. Wear suitable gloves to protect hands.
- Operators and maintenance personnel shall be physically able to handle the bulk, weight
and power of the tool.
- Hold the tool correctly; be ready to counteract normal or sudden movements and have
both hands available.
- Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing.
- Release the start-and-stop device in the case of an interruption of the energy supply.
- Use only lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
- Personal protective safety glasses s hall be used; suitable gloves and protective clothing
are recommended.
- If the power tool is fixed to a suspension device, makesure that the fixation is secure.
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Repetitive motions hazards
- When using a power tool to perform work -related activities, the operator can experience
discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of the body.
- While using a power tool, the operator should adopt a comfortable posture whilst
maintaining secure footing and avoiding awkward or off -balanced postures. The operator
should change posture during extended tasks, which can help avoid discomfort and
fatigue.
- If the operator experiences symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain,
throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensations or stiffness, these warning
signs should not be ignored. The operator should tell the employer and consult a qualified
health professional.
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Accessory hazards
- Disconnect the power tool from the energy supply before fitting or changing the inserted
tool or accessory.
- Use only sizes and typ es of accessories and consumables that are recommended by the
power tool manufacturer; do not use other types or sizes of accessories and
consumables.
- Avoid direct contact with the inserte d tool during and after use, as it can be hot or sharp.
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