Vibration Hazards; Protective Equipment - Würth DSN 160 Traducción Del Manual De Instrucciones De Servicio Original

Vibration hazards

Appropriate information is essential for car-
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rying out a risk assessment of these hazards
and implementing suitable checks.
Vibrations can result in harm to the nerves and
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blood supply of the hands and arms.
When working in cold conditions, wear warm
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clothing and keep your hands warm and dry.
If you notice any numbness, tingling, pain or
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whitening of the skin of your fingers or hands,
consult a qualified occupational health practi-
tioner and tell them about all of your tasks.
Operate and maintain the tool according to
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the recommendations in this manual to prevent
an unnecessary increase in the vibration level.
Hold the tool with a light but secure grip be-
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cause the risk of vibrations is generally higher if
more force is used during gripping.
If an operator is exposed to tool vibrations
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for a long time, there is a risk that they will be
subject to repeating loads.
Additional safety instructions for
Air tools:
Compressed air can cause severe injuries.
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Always disconnect the compressed air from the
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tool if you are not using it, changing accesso-
ries, carrying out adjustments or repairs, or are
transporting it.
Never direct compressed air towards yourself
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or other persons.
Keep your fingers away from the trigger if you
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are not actually using the tool.
Look out for damaged hoses because these
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can cause severe injuries.
Never pull or carry the tool by the hose.
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Always comply with the maximum operating
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pressure of 8 bar and use the smallest possible
pressure to minimise noise and vibrations.
Never use oxygen or flammable gases to
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operate the device.
Be aware of the temperature of the handle
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and the air outlet because these can become
extremely cold due to escaping air.
Safety instructions

Protective equipment

Loose clothing, jewellery or falling objects, noise
and similar hazards could be a hazard for
persons. Persons using this device and who must
remain in the vicinity of the device, must wear
suitable personal protective equipment:
Safety helmet: protects the head against falling
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objects
Safety glasses: protect the eyes against falling
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objects, such as splinters and dust
Hearing protection: protects the ears against
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excess noise
Additional hazards for persons:
Prevent unauthorised persons and children from
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accessing the air nailer.
Only use the air nailer if it is in perfect condi-
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tion and has been correctly maintained.
Only use the air nailer with a correctly oper-
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ating safety loop.
When changing workplace or if the device is
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not being used or when it is being transported
or stored, as well as in the event of jams or
maintenance work, the following applies: Keep
your fingers away from the trigger and discon-
nect the compressed air supply.
Slippy handles can result in a loss of control:
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Keep the handle dry, clean and free of grease
and oil.
When firing nails, allow for a recoil.
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Therefore, during operation, do not hold your
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head directly over the air nailer and start with
a low penetration depth.
Ensure you have a safe and well-balanced
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posture, especially on platforms as well as on
high and/or inclined, uneven or slippy working
surfaces.
The air nailer must not be used from a ladder.
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Air nailers must not be used to close boxes or
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crates.
The air nailer must not be used to attach trans-
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port locks to vehicles and trucks.
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