PERSONNEL SAFETY
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Stay alert; watch what you are doing. Do not use the pneumatic tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
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Always use the following personal protective equipment:
• Eye protection;
• Safety shoes;
• Hearing protection;
• Protective gloves against physical agents;
• Anti-vibration gloves, to be worn following a specially conducted survey of the daily exposure of the hand-arm system to
vibration.
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Make sure you are in a safe position, keeping proper balance at all times. A safe working position and a proper body posture
enable better control of the pneumatic tool in unexpected situations.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery, and
long hair can get caught in moving parts.
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Do not directly inhale the exhaust air, and prevent it from getting into your eyes. The exhaust air of the pneumatic tool can contain
water, oil, metal particles and impurities, which may cause hazards.
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Do not use the angle grinder if its guard has not been properly fixed and positioned.
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Do not place the angle grinder before the grinding wheel has stopped completely.
PNEUMATIC TOOL USE AND CARE
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Use clamping devices or a vice to secure and support the workpiece. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body will not
allow for safe operation of the pneumatic tool.
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Do not overload the pneumatic tool. Use the pneumatic tool intended for your work.
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Always check that the machine is free from defects. Do not use a pneumatic tool that has a defective On/Off switch. A pneumatic
tool that can no longer be stopped or started is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the air supply before making adjustments, changing accessories, or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This safety
measure prevents accidental starting of the pneumatic tool.
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Store idle pneumatic tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the
pneumatic tool.
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Maintain the pneumatic tool with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the operation of the pneumatic tool. Have damaged parts repaired before using the pneumatic tool.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
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Do not modify the pneumatic tool. This can reduce the effectiveness of safety measures and increase operator risk.
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Have the pneumatic tool repaired only through a qualified repair person and only using original replacement parts.
AIR DRILL SAFETY
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Use clamping devices or a vice to secure and support the workpiece. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body will not
allow for safe operation of the pneumatic tool.
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Do not overload the pneumatic tool. Use the pneumatic tool intended for your work.
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Always check that the machine is free from defects. Do not use a pneumatic tool that has a defective On/Off switch. A pneumatic
tool that can no longer be stopped or started is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the air supply before making adjustments, changing accessories, or placing the grinder aside. This safety measure
prevents accidental starting of the pneumatic tool.
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Before using the angle grinder, remove the adjusting tools, since these may be projected at high speed.
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Store idle pneumatic tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the
pneumatic tool.
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Maintain the pneumatic tool with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the operation of the pneumatic tool. Have damaged parts repaired before using the pneumatic tool.
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Make sure that the guard of the grinder is intact and has been fixed properly, positioning it in such a way as to prevent the spark
flow from being directed at the operator. To adjust the position of the grinder, press the “quick release” lever on the front
(picture 2-r)
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Check that the flange is in good condition, and is free from cracks, burrs etc. Make sure that the spindle and its threads are neither
damaged nor worn.
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Before each use, make sure that the grinding wheel is in good condition and fit for the required job. It must not show any damage,
splinters, cracks etc. After the grinding wheel has been checked, operate the pneumatic tool for a minute at the maximum number
of revolutions.
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Make sure that no other people are near the tool.
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Periodically check that the speed of the angle grinder does not exceed the speed stated by the supplier. This check must be
performed without the grinding wheel.
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When the grinding wheel stops, place the grinder in a firm and safe position. The grinding wheel does not stop immediately.
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Only use grinding wheels suitable for the required job, like:
• grinding wheels for smoothing metal, wood or stone surfaces
• grinding wheels for removing burrs from metal
• grinding wheels for cutting metal, wood or stone.
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Do not modify the pneumatic tool. This can reduce the effectiveness of safety measures and increase operator risk.
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Have the pneumatic tool repaired only through a qualified repair person. Only use original replacement parts.
