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SPECIAL REFERENCES
1.1 REGULATIONS
The following standard is applicable to fastener driv-
ing tools:
EN 792-13:2000 »Hand-held non-electric power tools
– safety requirements – Part 13: Fastener driving
tools«.
This standard requires that
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only those fasteners which are specified in the
operating instructions (see technical data) shall
be used in fastener driving tools. The fastener
driving tool and the fasteners specified in the
operating instructions are to be considered as
one single safety system;
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quick-action couplings shall be used for connec-
tion to the compressed air system and the non-
sealable nipple must be fitted to the tool in such
a way that no compressed air remains in the tool
after disconnection;
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oxygen or combustible gases shall not be used
as an energy source for compressed air operated
fastener driving tools due to the danger of fi re or
explosion;
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fastener driving tools shall only be connected to
an air-supply where the maximum permissible
operating pressure of the tool cannot be exceed-
ed by more than 10%; in the case of higher pres-
sures, a pressure reducing valve which includes
a downstream safety valve shall be built into the
compressed air supply;
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only spare parts specified by the manufacturer or
his authorised representative shall be used in the
repair of fastener driving tools;
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repairs shall be carried out only by the manufac-
turers authorised agents or by other specialists,
having due regard to the information given in the
operating instructions.
Note: Specialists are those who, as a result of profes-
sional training or experience, have suffi cient experti-
se in the field of fastener driving tools and suffi cient
familiarity with relevant industrial protection provisi-
ons to be able to assess the safe condition of fastener
driving tools.
–
stands for mounting the fastener driving tools to
a support, for example to a work table, shall be
designed and constructed by the stand manufac-
turer in such a way that the fastener driving tools
can be safely fi xed for the intended use, thus for
example avoiding damage, distortion, displace-
ment.
1.2 NOISE EMISSION
The characteristic noise values for the fastener driv-
ing tool have been determined in accordance with EN
12 549:1999.
These values are tool-related characteristic values
and do not represent the noise development at the
point of use. Noise development at the point of use
will for example depend on the working environ-
ment, the workpiece, the workpiece support and the
number of driving operations, etc.
Depending on the conditions at the workplace and the
form of the workpiece, individual noise attenuation
measures may need to be carried out, such as placing
workpieces on sound-damping supports, preventing
workpiece vibration by means of clamping or cover-
ing, adjusting to the minimum air pressure required
for the operation involved, etc.
In special cases it is necessary to wear ear protection
equipment.
1.3 INFORMATION ON MECHANICAL IMPACT
(VIBRATION)
The characteristic vibration values for the fastener
driving tool have been determined in accordance
with ISO 8662-11:1999.
This value is a tool-related characteristic value and
does not represent the influence to the hand-arm-
system when using the tool. An influence to the hand-
arm-system when using the tool will for example
depend on the gripping force, the contact pressure
force, the working direction, the adjustment of mains
supply, the workpiece, the workpiece support.
1.4 SAFETY OF THE FASTENER DRIVING TOOL
Check prior to each operation that the safety and trig-
gering mechanism is functioning properly and that all
nuts and bolts are tight.
Do not alter the fastener driving tool in any by the
manufacturer unauthorised manner.
Do not disassemble or block any parts of the fastener
driving tool such as the safety yoke.
Do not perform any »emergency repairs« without
proper tools and equipment.
The fastener driving tool should be serviced properly
and at regular intervals.
Avoid weakening or damaging the tool, for example
by:
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punching or engraving;
– modification not authorised by the manufac-
turer;
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guiding against templates made of hard material
such as steel;
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dropping or pushing across the fl oor;
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using the equipment as a hammer;
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applying excessive force of any kind.
1.5 SAFETY AT WORK
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Never point any operational fastener driving tool
at yourself or at any other person.
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Hold the fastener driving tool during the work
operation in such a way that no injuries can be
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