VITO VIRP100, Instruction Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
While operating pneumatic tools you should consider
basic safety precautions to avoid the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury.
Always read the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions before you start using your appliance. Keep
the instruction manual for future reference.
General
It is your responsibility to follow these preventive measures in
order to ensure your own safety. Always operate the air angle
grinder and responsibly. In using the appliance, you accept full
responsibility for any accidents caused to third parties or their
goods during its use.
The air angle grinder may only be used by people who have read
the instruction manual and are familiar with its handling. Before
operating the air angle grinder for the first time, users should be
instructed by the seller or any other qualified person on how to
use it.
The instruction manual is considered an integral part of the
apparatus and must always be made available alongside the
product.
Familiarise yourself with the compressed air
accessories/equipment coupled to the air angle grinder.
Familiarise
yourself with the compressed air
accessories/equipment coupled to the air angle grinder.
Stay alert and use common sense while operating a pneumatic
tool. A moment of inattention can result in serious injury.
Do not operate the pneumatic angle grinder if you are not both
physically and mentally well. Do not operate it while you are
tired or under the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol. If
you have a health problem, ask your doctor if it is safe for you
to use the air angle grinder before doing so.
Never allow the pneumatic angle grinder to be operated by
children, individuals with limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities, individuals with lack of experience and knowledge of
the appliance, or others unfamiliar with the use instructions.
Do not overload the appliance, it runs better and efficiently
within its limits indicated in the technical data table.
Use it properly for each type of work. Using this appliance for
purposes other than the intended may result in hazardous
situations.
The pneumatic angle grinder may only be used as stated
in this instruction manual. Any other use, which may be
dangerous and may cause injury to the user or damage to the
pneumatic tool, is not permitted.
For safety reasons, any alteration to the pneumatic angle
grinder other than installing accessories specifically authorized
by the manufacturer, is prohibited. The warranty on your
pneumatic angle grinder will be voided if you alter it in any way.
You may get information on authorized accessories from your
official VITO dealer.
Before you start operating
Individuals who have not read the instruction manual and are
not familiarized with how to operate the pneumatic angle
grinder must not use it.
To ensure that you work with the pneumatic tool safely, you
should consider a few precautions and procedures before start-
up:
▪
Check that the pressure of the compressed air line complies
with the technical specifications of the appliance;
▪
Inspect the pneumatic angle grinder before each use. Check
that the attachments are installed correctly and are in good
condition. In case there is excessive damage or wear, replace
them;
▪
Check that all bolts are properly tightened. Regular
inspection is important to ensure the safety issues and good
performances of the pneumatic tool;
▪
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
pneumatic tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part may result in personal injury.
▪
After the assembling the attachments and before using the
air tool, test it at full speed with no load for a while. Check
for moving parts misalignment or any other condition that
may affect the pneumatic angle grinder operation. Check
that all moving parts run smoothly, without abnormal noises;