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Original instructions
AME 1600
Safety and operating instructions
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Always make sure that the electrical cable is
kept away from water, oil and sharp edges
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Do not expose the power tool to rain or wet
conditions. If water enters the machine, there is
an increased risk of electrical shock.
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Use a residual current device (RCD) protected
supply, if the machine must be operated in a
damp location. The use of an RCD reduces the
risk of electrical shock.
Personal safety
Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment.
Operators and all other persons in the working
area must wear protective equipment, including at
a minimum:
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Protective helmet
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Hearing protection
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Impact resistant eye protection with side
protection
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Respiratory protection when appropriate
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Protective gloves
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Proper protective boots
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Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not
loose-
fi
tting) that covers your arms and legs.
Drugs, alcohol or medication
WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your
judgment and powers of concentration. Poor
reactions and incorrect assessments can lead to
severe accidents or death.
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Never use the power tool when you are tired
or under the in
fl
uence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
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No person who is under the in
fl
uence of drugs,
alcohol or medication may operate the machine.
WARNING Involuntary
start
Involuntary start of the machine may cause injury.
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Keep your hands away from the start and stop
device until you are ready to start the machine.
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Learn how the machine is switched off in the
event of an emergency.
WARNING Falling
parts
If a key or wrench is left attached to a rotating part
of the machine it may
fl
y off and cause personal
injuries.
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Remove adjusting keys or switches before
starting the machine.
WARNING Slipping, tripping and falling
hazards
There is a risk of slipping or tripping or falling, for
example tripping on the hoses or on other objects.
Slipping or tripping or falling can cause injury. To
reduce this risk:
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Always make sure that no hose or other object
is in your way or in any other person’s way.
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Always make sure you are in a stable position
with your feet as far apart as your shoulders
width and keeping a balanced body weight.
WARNING Dust and fume hazard
Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed
when using the machine may cause serious
and permanent respiratory disease, illness, or
other bodily injury (for example, silicosis or other
irreversible lung disease that can be fatal, cancer,
birth defects, and/or skin in
fl
ammation).
Some dusts and fumes created by compaction
work contain substances known to the State
of California and other authorities to cause
respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
Some examples of such substances are:
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Crystalline silica, cement, and other masonry
products.
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
rubber.
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Lead from lead-based paints.
Dust and fumes in the air can be invisible to the
naked eye, so do not rely on eye sight to determine
if there is dust or fumes are the air.
To reduce the risk of exposure to dust and fumes,
do all of the following:
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Perform site-speci
fi
c risk assessment. The risk
assessment should include dust and fumes
created by the use of the machine and the
potential for disturbing existing dust.
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Use proper engineering controls to minimize
the amount of dust and fumes in the air and
to minimize build-up on equipment, surfaces,
clothing, and body parts. Examples of controls
include: exhaust ventilation and dust collection
systems, water sprays, and wet drilling. Control
dusts and fumes at the source where possible.
Make sure that controls are properly installed,
maintained and correctly used.
