WARNING Projectiles
Failure of the work piece, of accessories, or even of
the machine itself may generate high velocity
projectiles. During operating, splinters or other
particles from the compacted material may become
projectiles and cause personal injury by striking the
operator or other persons. To reduce these risk:
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Use approved personal protective equipment and
safety helmet, including impact resistant eye
protection with side protection.
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Make sure that no unauthorised persons trespass
into the working zone.
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Keep the workplace free from foreign objects.
WARNING Hydraulic system hazard
Hydraulic hoses are made of rubber and can
deteriorate with age, with the consequent risk of
splitting. This can cause injuries.
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Maintain the hydraulic system regularly.
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Whenever there are uncertainties as to durability
and wear, replace hoses with new original hoses.
WARNING Slope hazards
During operation, secure the machine so it can not
fall if it is placed on a sloping ground. A fall can lead
to severe accidents and result in personal injury.
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Always ensure that all personnel in the working
area are higher up the slope than the machine.
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Always operate the machine straight up and down
when placed on slopes.
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Never exceed the maximum recommended slope
angle when operating the machine. Follow the
recommendations.
WARNING Motion hazards
When using the machine to perform work-related
activities, you may experience discomfort in the
hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of the
body.
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Adopt a comfortable posture while maintaining
secure footing and avoiding awkward off-balanced
postures.
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Changing posture during extended tasks may help
avoid discomfort and fatigue.
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In case of persistent or recurring symptoms,
consult a qualified health professional.
WARNING Vibration hazards
Normal and proper use of the machine exposes the
operator to vibration. Regular and frequent exposure
to vibration may cause, contribute to, or aggravate
injury or disorders to the operator’s fingers, hands,
wrists, arms, shoulders and/or nerves and blood
supply or other body parts, including debilitating
and/or permanent injuries or disorders that may
develop gradually over periods of weeks, months, or
years. Such injuries or disorders may include damage
to the blood circulatory system, damage to the
nervous system, damage to joints, and possibly
damage to other body structures.
If numbness, persistent recurring discomfort, burning
sensation, stiffness, throbbing, tingling, pain,
clumsiness, weakened grip, whitening of the skin, or
other symptoms occur at any time, when operating
the machine or when not operating the machine, stop
operating the machine, tell your employer and seek
medical attention. Continued use of the machine after
the occurrence of any such symptom may increase
the risk of symptoms becoming more severe and/or
permanent.
Operate and maintain the machine as recommended
in these instructions, to prevent an unnecessary
increase in vibration.
The following may help to reduce exposure to
vibration for the operator:
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If the machine has vibration absorbing handles,
keep them in a central position, avoid pressing the
handles into the end stops.
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When the percussion mechanism is activated, the
only body contact with the machine you must have
are your hands on the handle or handles. Avoid
any other contact, for example supporting any part
of the body against the machine or leaning onto
the machine trying to increase the feed force.
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Make sure that the machine is well-maintained
and not worn out.
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Immediately stop working if the machine suddenly
starts to vibrate strongly. Before resuming the
work, find and remove the cause of the increased
vibrations.
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Participate in health surveillance or monitoring,
medical exams and training programs offered by
your employer and when required by law.
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When working in cold conditions wear warm
clothing and keep hands warm and dry.
See the ”Noise and vibration declaration statement”
for the machine, including the declared vibration
values. This information can be found at the end of
these Safety and operating instructions.
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© 2013 Atlas Copco Construction Tools AB | No. 9800 1387 01 | 2013-07-01
Original instructions
Safety and operating instructions
LH 804
