ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
12
GB
Risks associated with the workplace
Slips, trips and falls are the main causes of in-
juries. Beware of slippery surfaces, caused by
the use of tools, and threats of tripping caused
by the pneumatic system. Proceed with cau-
tion in an unknown environment. There may
be hidden threats, such as electricity or other
utility lines. Pneumatic tool is not intended for
use in potentially explosive atmospheres and
is not isolated from contact with electricity.
Make sure, that there are no electric wires,
gas pipes, etc., that can cause a threat in the
event of their damage by using the tool.
Hazards arising from vapors and dust
Dust and fumes caused by using a pneumatic
tool can cause bad health condition (such as
cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or infl am-
mation of the skin). There are necessary: a
risk assessment and implementation of ap-
propriate control measures in relation to those
risks. The risk assessment should include the
eff ect of dust created by using tools and the
possibility of excitation of the existing dust.
You should operate and maintain air tool in
accordance with the recommendations of this
manual, to minimize the emission of dust and
fumes. The air outlet must be aimed to mini-
mise generating dust in a dusty environment.
Where dust or fumes are created, priority
should be to control them at the source of their
emission. All integrated functions and equip-
ment for collection, extraction or reduction of
dust or vapours should be properly operated
and maintained in accordance with manufac-
turer’s recommendations. You should select,
maintain and exchange inserted tools ac-
cording to the manual, to prevent increase of
and dust. Wear suitable respiratory protective
equipment, in accordance with the instruc-
tions of an employer and in accordance with
the requirements of hygiene and safety. Ser-
vice and maintenance of the pneumatic tool
should be carried out according to the recom-
mendations of the manual, This will minimize
the emission of fumes and dust.
Noise hazard
high noise levels can cause permanent and
irreversible hearing loss and other problems,
such as tinnitus (ringing, buzz, whistling
or humming in the ears). It is necessary to
perform the risk assessment and implement
appropriate control measures in relation
to those risks. The appropriate checks,
performed in order to reduce the risk, may
include activities such as: application of insu-
lation materials to prevent the “ringing” of the
workpiece. Use hearing protection in accord-
ance with the instructions of employer and in
accordance with the requirements of hygiene
and safety. Service and maintenance of the
pneumatic tool should be carried out accord-
ing to the recommendations of the manual,
to avoid the unnecessary increase of noise
level. Selection, maintenance and replace-
ment of worn items / tinserted ools should
be carried out in accordance with the recom-
mendations of the service manual, in order
to prevent unnecessary increase in noise. If
the pneumatic tool has a muffl er, you should
always make sure that it is correctly mounted
when you use the tool.
Risks of vibrations
Exposure to vibration may cause permanent
damage to the nerves and blood supply to
the hands and arms. You should wear warm
clothing when working at low temperatures
and you should keep your hands warm and
dry. If you experience numbness, tingling,
pain or skin whitening in the fi ngers and
hands, you should discontinue the use of
pneumatic tool, and then inform your employ-
er and seek medical advice. Operation and
maintenance pneumatic tool according to the
recommendations of the manual, will allow to
avoid the unnecessary increase of vibration.
Hold the tool, with light but a fi rm grip, taking
into account the required reaction forces, be-
cause the risk from vibration is ususally much
larger, when the grip force is higher.
Additional safety instructions for pneumatic tools
Air under pressure can cause serious injury:
- always shut off the air supply, drain hose of
air pressure and detach tool from air supply,
when it is not in use, before changing acces-
sories or performing repairs;
- never direct the air stream at yourself or an-
yone else.
Hose hitting can cause serious injury. You
should always check for damaged or loose
hoses and fi ttings. Cold air should be direct-
ed away from the hands Every time when
there are used universal screwed connec-
tions (claw couplings), you should apply the
protecting pins and connectors against the
possibility of damage to the connections be-
tween the hoses and between the hose and
tool. Do not exceed the maximum air pres-
sure specifi ed for the tool. Never carry the
tool, by holding it by the hose.
