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GENERAL
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
AND
PRINCIPLES
ATTENTION!
Read all instructions and principles carefully. Every person installing, operating or maintaining
the tool must be first thoroughly acquainted with this operation manual and is obliged to adhere to the
following safety instructions and principles:
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The tool must not be used for other purposes than those for which it was designed.
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The tool must not be used in a different manner than that recommended by the manufacturer
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Any alterations of the tool, its accessories or spare parts remain in sole responsibility of the customer.
After agreement, the manufacturer provide technical support in designing and making additional alterations.
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The tool must be kept in top condition and regularly tested for damage and proper operation. The
tool must be repaired only by an authorized technician or by a person trained by the manufacturer or
supplier. Should you have any demand for training, please contact your sales agent.
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The tool must always be operated in accordance with respective sanitary and safety regulations.
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All queries regarding proper and safe operation of the tool should be addressed to your sales agent.
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Safety principles that must be adhered to in connection with operation of this tool must be known to
all workers who operate the tool.
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When handling the tool take extra care to avoid unwanted activation and possible injury.
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The tool must be during any kind of maintenance or repair (does not apply to replacing nose-pieces
and emptying the mandrel container) disconnected from the source of compressed air.
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Before operating the tool always take up firm posture and steady position.
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It is necessary to prevent break-away shanks endangering safe operation of the tool.
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Never aim with the tool at another person.
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Always check that the vent holes are not blocked or covered and that the supply hose are in good condition.
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Working pressure must not exceed 0,7 MPa.
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Oxygen or other flammable gasses from pressure cylinders must not serve as a driving agent.
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When operating the tool it is recommended to use safety glasses and utility gloves.
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If the continuous cycle of riveting exceeds 8 hours per day, it is recommended that the operators use
ear protectors.
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When working with the tool the operator must not have loose parts of wear as e.g. a tie, long hair, jewelry
etc. to avoid getting caught by the tool.
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Same safety instructions apply for persons standing close to the tool.
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Avoid unnecessary contact with the hydraulic fluid to prevent possible allergy reaction of the skin.
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The tool is equipped with permanent magnet; the magnetic pole may influence electronic and even
some mechanic machines. So it is necessary to warn about the possibility of the influence on the operation
of electronic implants (e.g. pacemakers, insulin pumps etc.) with potential fatal effect for the users
of these implants. The magnetic pole may also damage information on magnetic appliances (audio and
video cassettes, diskettes, credit cards etc.) and it can destroy the forever. While using (and storing) the
tool, please, keep distance with these sensitive appliances, in this case 0,5 m is considered as the save
distance.
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The tool is not designed for outdoor and explosive environment.
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After the service life, discard the tool according to the Disposal Act no. 185/01 Coll.
