Yokota TOKU MG-1B, Manual

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Make sure that no dangerous circumstances can occur for other persons in the work area.
Always wear safety glasses during operation of the tool. The grade of protection must be in relation to the risk of the operation.
Rotating mounted accessories can be easily entangled by rubber coated or metal reinforced gloves. Wear suitable gloves.
Keep fingers out of reach of the inserted tool or accessory.
Never hold the drive shaft, socket, bit, inserted/mounted tool/accessory with your hands while rotating.
The use of safety-/working gloves is recommended.
Use ear protection as instructed by your employer or as required by occupational health and safety requirements.
Reasonable countermeasures have to be taken to keep the noise level as low as possible.
Disconnect the air supply before changing inserted tools, accessories, repairs or when the tool is not being used.
Always check that the mounted tool or accessory is not damaged. Breakage and flying fragments can cause injuries.
Make sure that the maximum rpm of the accessory is equal or higher than the maximum rpm of the tool.
Keep rotating parts out of reach of any body part.
In case of long hair, wear a hairnet otherwise it can be trapped causing injuries.
Never wear loose clothing, wear suitable clothing otherwise it can be trapped causing injuries.
Only use accessories for this tool that are designated for this tool by its manufacturer.
Never aim the spark tail at yourself or other persons.
Convince yourself that no persons are in the working zone or danger zone.
The advised minimum age for operating this tool is 18 years.
Keep away from whipping hoses, this can cause injuries. A broken air hose or a hose that comes loose of the hose joint can start
whipping. Shut down the air supply immediately. In case the air hose is damaged, stop working, shut down the air supply and replace
the hose.
Keep the work place clean and organized, you may stumble and fall over a hose on the floor. Slippery floors and objects on the floor
are major causes of injuries.
This tool is not intended for use in potential expolosive hazardous areas and is not insulated from coming into contact with electric
power.
In case that during the use of this tool dust is generated by either the process or the exhaust air blowing on dust in the environment, a
risk assessment has to made. Operator must use appropriate protection to prevent inhalation or skin contact. According to health and
safety regulations dust suction systems should be useded if possible and be maintained according manuafacturer's instructions.
Wear the appropriate clothing to feel comfortable at the workplace.
Cold exhaust air should be diverted from hands and body.
Air under pressure can cause injuries, be aware of this.
Never direct the exhaust air to yourself or anyone else.
Do not use quick change couplings direct on the air inlet of the tool as these may release during operation. Assemble at least 50 cm
air hose with a hose joint of shock resistant material.
In case universal twist couplings ( claw couplings) are used, the lock pins must be mounted.
Do not exceed the maximum air pressure as indicated on the tool.
Never carry the tool by the air hose.
On overhead work, use safety helmet.
Cut parts may eject, prevent exposure.
Due to the process, the work piece, inserted/mounted tool/accessory may get hot causing burning injuries: Be aware of this.
A high force on the tool may cause high reaction forces on the tool.
Only use air hoses that are designed for it and are resistant against the used air pressure.
Check that sparks and debris can not cause any hazard.
Check the abrasive product on damages after it dropped.
Accessories
Only use accessories and consumables that are designed for the use with this tool.
Select the best available inserted/mounted accessories/consumables for the lowest possible noise level and vibration. Replace them in
case of an increased noise level and/or vibration.
Make sure that the inserted/mounted tool/accessory is properly held by the retainer and make sure that the retainer is in good
condition. Never use the tool without a retainer as this may cause high speed projectiles.
Never cool down a hot tool/accessory as this may influence the hardness causing dangerous circumstances.
Make sure that the inserted/mounted abrasive is inserted/mounted correct and clamped.
After inserting/mounting an abrasive, let the tool run at no load in a safe direction for one minute, stop immediate at not normal
vibrations/noise and correct this or replace the abrasive.
Select the correct abrasive dimensions, rpm and spindle fitting for this tool.
Inspect the abrasive product on damages, cracks or other defects before mounting it on the tool.
Spindle fitting of the abrasive must be correct, do not use any kind of adaptor to fit the abrasive.
Use the inserted/mounted accessory/tool according to the manufacturer specifications.
Using the tool:
Before start using the tool, make sure that you are familiar with the workplace and surrounding area.
Always obey the safety regulations for the work area you are working in.
Hold the tool always firmly with both hands.