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
inflammation).
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-specific risk assessment. The risk
assessment must 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.
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Wear, maintain and correctly use respiratory
protection as instructed by your employer and as
required by occupational health and safety
regulations. The respiratory protection must be
effective for the type of substance at issue (and if
applicable, approved by relevant governmental
authority).
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Work in a well ventilated area.
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If the machine has an exhaust, direct the exhaust
so as to reduce disturbance of dust in a dust filled
environment.
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Operate and maintain the machine as
recommended in the operating and safety
instructions
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Wear washable or disposable protective clothes
at the worksite, and shower and change into clean
clothes before leaving the worksite to reduce
exposure of dust and fumes to yourself, other
persons, cars, homes, and other areas.
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Avoid eating, drinking, and using tobacco products
in areas where there is dust or fumes.
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Wash your hands and face thoroughly as soon as
possible upon leaving the exposure area, and
always before eating, drinking, using tobacco
products, or making contact with other persons.
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Comply with all applicable laws and regulations,
including occupational health and safety
regulations.
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Participate in air monitoring, medical examination
programs, and health and safety training programs
provided by your employer or trade organizations
and in accordance with occupational health and
safety regulations and recommendations. Consult
with physicians experienced in relevant
occupational medicine.
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Work with your employer and trade organization
to reduce dust and fume exposure at the worksite
and to reduce the risks. Effective health and safety
programs, policies and procedures for protecting
workers and others against harmful exposure to
dust and fumes must be established and
implemented based on advice from health and
safety experts. Consult with experts.
DANGER Exhaust gas hazard
The exhaust gas from the machine’s combustion
engine contains carbon monoxide which is
poisonous, and chemicals known to the State of
California and other authorities to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Inhalation of
exhaust fumes can cause serious injury, illness, or
death.
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Never inhale exhaust fumes.
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Ensure good ventilation (extraction of air by fan if
necessary).
WARNING Battery hazard
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive
sulphuric acid and can explode, this can cause injury.
►
Never expose the battery to naked flames, sparks,
strong heat, or anything else where there is a risk
of explosion.
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Avoid getting acid on your skin, clothes or on the
machine.
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Wear protective glasses to avoid getting acid in
your eyes, if you get acid in your eyes rinse them
with water for at least 15 minutes and seek
immediate medical treatment.
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Never short-circuit the battery poles when fitting
or replacing the battery.
© 2013 Atlas Copco Construction Tools AB | No. 9800 1387 01 | 2013-07-01
Original instructions
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