Wacker Neuson BH24, Operator'S Manual

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Safety instructions
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2.2.3 Wear safety goggles in order to avoid injuries to the eyes.
2.2.4 We recommend wearing suitable working gloves.
2.2.5 Wear safety shoes while working with drilling and breaking hammers.
2.2.6 Drilling and breaking hammers are always to be operated with both
hands on the handles provided for this purpose.
2.2.7 When working with drilling and breaking hammers, especially when
carrying out drilling jobs, the operator has to have a firm stand,
particularly when working on scaffolding and ladders.
2.2.8 Drilling and breaking hammers are to be guided such that hand injuries
caused by solid objects are avoided. When carrying out demolition
jobs at elevated places, special care is required to prevent the machine
or the operator from falling.
2.2.9 Avoid body contact with earthed components. When breaking
connecting passages, make sure that there are no electric wires or gas
pipes. No one may stay in the room to which the passage is broken
through, as there is danger of injuries because of falling stones or
tools.
2.2.10 During operation the tool holder must be closed. Tools and tool holder
must be checked for wear in order to guarantee proper functioning of
holder.
2.2.11 The operation of this machine may cause broken - off pieces to be
flung away. Therefore, during operation, no one except the operator is
to come near this machine.
2.2.12 Switch off the engine of drilling and breaking hammers before
changing tools.
2.2.13 The tools always have to be in perfect conditions.
2.2.14 Do not smoke or handle open fire near this machine.