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PDNB 6.3 B2
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Hold the machine correctly: Be ready to counter-
act any normal or sudden movements – keep
both hands ready .
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Ensure that your body is balanced and that you
have a secure standing position .
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Release the start/stop control in case of a
disruption to the power supply .
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Use only the lubricants recommended by the
manufacturer .
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Avoid direct contact with the machine tool
during and after use as it will have heated up .
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Always use sharp tools .
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Avoid inappropriate postures as they can make
it impossible to respond to normal or unexpected
movements of the nibbler or shears .
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Unexpected movement of the machine or break-
age of the blades can cause injury .
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Warning: there is a risk of explosion or fire due
to the material being worked .
Hazards caused by repetitive
movements
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When using a nibbler or shears to perform
work-related activities, operators may experi-
ence uncomfortable sensations in their hands
and arms, as well as in the neck and shoulders
or other parts of the body .
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When using nibblers or shears, the operator
should adopt a comfortable posture whilst
ensuring a secure hold and avoiding awkward
postures or positions in which it is difficult to
maintain balance . The operator should change
positions during the course of long-lasting tasks .
This can be helpful in the prevention of discom-
fort and fatigue .
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If the operator notices symptoms such as persis-
tent or recurring illness, discomfort, throbbing,
pain, tingling, burning or stiffness, these indica-
tions should not be ignored . The operator must
inform his/her employer and seek the advice of
a suitably qualified medical practitioner .
Hazards caused by accessories
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Disconnect the nibbler or shears from the power
supply before replacing the machine tool or
accessories .
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Use only accessories and supplies of the sizes
and types recommended by the manufacturer
of the nibbler or the shears; do not use any other
types or sizes of accessories or consumable
materials .
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Cutting edges can heat up during use; they must
not be touched .
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Do not use accessories or machine tools that
have cracks or deformations .
Hazards in the workplace
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Slipping, tripping and falling are the main causes
of injuries in the workplace . Look out for surfaces
which could have become slippery through use
of the machine and for any tripping hazards
caused by air or hydraulic hoses .
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Proceed with caution in unknown surroundings .
There may be hidden hazards due to power or
other supply lines .
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The nibbler or shears are not intended for use in
explosive atmospheres and are not insulated
against contact with electrical power sources .
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Do not operate the machine in the vicinity of
electric mains, gas pipelines, etc . which could
pose a hazard if damaged by the machine .