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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your new purchase.
You have decided in favor of a high-quality pro-
duct. The operating instructions are a part of this
product. They contain information of importance
for your safety, for the use of the product and for
its disposal. Before you use the product, acquaint
yourself with all the information concerning its
operation and safety. Use the product only as
described and only for the listed areas of applica-
tion. If you hand on the product to other people,
give them all the documentation as well.
2. Safety regulations
Caution!
Read all safety regulations and instruc-
tions.
Any errors made in following the safety regu-
lations and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instruc-
tions in a safe place for future use.
Protect yourself and your environment from ac-
cidents by taking the appropriate precautionary
measures.
2.1 General safety rules
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The equipment is not allowed to be modified.
Modifications will reduce the effectiveness of
the safety measures and increase the risk of
injury.
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Never use damaged equipment.
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Use and service the equipment as recom-
mended in the operating instructions. This will
help you to minimize dust, gas, noise and
vibrations.
•
Keep children away from air tools.
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Do not use the equipment in idling mode. This
will prevent the chisel being catapulted out of
the machine out of control.
•
Use the consumables and mounted tools in
the way described in the operating instruc-
tions. This will help you to minimize dust, gas,
noise and vibrations.
•
The equipment must be serviced in regular
intervals in order to check that the rated valu-
es and markings demanded of the particular
component by ISO 11148 are legible on the
equipment. Employees/users must contact the
manufacturer for replacement labels if they
are required.
2.2 Hazards due to catapulted parts
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Disconnect the compressed air coupling and
depressurize the equipment before you ser-
vice, repair or transport the equipment and
before you change the chisel.
•
Beware of fragments of the workpiece, acces-
sory parts or the plugged-in chisel being ca-
tapulted away at high speed when carrying
out chiseling work.
•
Always wear impact-resistant safety goggles.
The degree of protection should be assessed
separately for each job.
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Wear a helmet during overhead work. Also
consider the dangers which falling pieces of
the workpiece can pose for other persons.
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Make sure that the workpiece is fixed secu-
rely.
•
Make sure that the chisel which you are using
is fastened securely.
•
Use only a suitable tensioning spring (5)
(supplied). Replace the tensioning spring if it is
worn, broken or bent. This will help to prevent
injuries.
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Hold the mounted chisel against the workpie-
ce before you activate the equipment.
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Use only the recommended lubricant (see
section 7. Maintenance and care).
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Never touch the chisel during and after wor-
king with the equipment. Fingers and hands
may be injured. The chisel can become hot.
2.3 Dangers during operation
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Using this equipment can cause bruises, gra-
zes, cuts and burns. Wear gloves.
•
Users and maintenance personnel must be
physically capable of handling the size,
weight and power of the equipment.
•
Unexpected movements of the equipment
or fracturing of the chisel can cause serious
accidents. It is important therefore to always
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