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few seconds. Verify if there are any
misalignments in the moving parts or
any condition that may affect its normal
operation. All moving parts must spin
softly without abnormal noises;
� Check if the safety devices are
in perfect conditions and working
correctly. Never use the machine if
any safety device is missing, inhibited,
damaged or worn;
� If the switch is damaged or does not
allow controlling the hammer, it must
be repaired or replaced in a way to
avoid a sudden start;
Perform all the needed adjustments
and in case of doubts ask your
distributor for assistance.
2.4 - WHILE OPERATING
Keep other people away from
the working area. Never use the
tool if animals or people, particularly
children, are nearby.
Keep the working area clean, organized
and well illuminated (brightness from
250 to 300 lux), in order to reduce
the risk of accidents.
Always
wear
personal
equipment. Wearing safety goggles,
safety masks, ear protection, non-slip
safety footwear, long sleeve clothing,
gloves and helmet under proper
conditions reduces the risk of injuries.
The clothing worn while operating the
tool must be appropriate and tight,
such as a work coverall. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair,
clothing and gloves away from the
moving parts.
A massive load of vibrations may
damage nervous and circulatory
systems to whom have circulatory
problems. Inform your doctor if any
symptoms arise caused by vibration.
Among these symptoms, that occur
particularly on fingers, hands and
wrists, is also included loss of
sensation, pain, muscle weakness, skin
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discoloration or tingling sensation.
While operating the machine, schedule
some time to rest and avoid using it
for long periods of time. Permanent
vibration is very harmful.
The control and safety devices installed
in the machine must not be removed or
inhibited.
To ensure a safe operation, you must:
� When using the machine, place
yourself in a stable position and well
balanced. Hold the equipment firmly to
ensure a continuous operation and to
withstand unexpected situations, such
as a kickback;
The kickback is a sudden reaction that
happens when the machine is switched
on and the rotating accessory gets
stuck or it's pressed. The kickback
causes an instantly reversing movement
of the equipment.
The kickback occurs due to an incorrect
use of the tool or due to a not proper
working procedure which can cause
serious injuries to the user. To avoid
the kickback, the following precautions
must be considered:
protective
- Place and keep the rotating accessory
in the right position and well tightened;
- Do not place yourself in the area
where the machine will move in case of
a kickback;
- When the rotating accessory gets
stuck, switch off the machine.
� Make sure that the ventilation openings
are not blocked while operating the
machine. Do not place any objects over
the grids;
� The drilling accessories and the tool
itself may overheat while operating. It
might burn the user. Wear protection
gloves every time the drilling tool is
being replaced.
� Make sure that you don't damage the
electrical circuits, gas and water pipes
when operating the equipment. Any
of these damages may cause fires,
explosions, electrical shocks or several
expensive losses;
� Avoid using the machine on surfaces
coated with paints containing lead or
other materials harmful to health. Any
contact or inhalation of dust may cause
allergic reactions and / or breathing
diseases.
� Materials containing asbestos cannot
be worked. Asbestos is carcinogenic.
2.5 - MAINTENANCE
AND CLEANING
Before cleaning, adjusting, repairing
and maintenance works, remove the
battery.
Replace worn or damaged parts
immediately, so that the machine is
always in a safe operating condition.
Cleaning:
Keep this tool clean and dry, free from
oil, lubricants or grease. The machine
must be carefully cleaned after each
use.
Do not use aggressive cleaning
products. These products may damage
plastics and metals, compromising the
safe operation of the machine.
Maintenance:
Only maintenance works described in
this instruction manual may be carried
out; all other works must be performed
by an official distributor.
Keep all the nuts and screws well
tightened in order to ensure a safe
operation.
If any components or safety devices are
removed for maintenance works, they
must be repositioned immediately.
Use only VITO-approved tools for this
machine or technically identical parts.
Not doing so may result in personal
injuries or damages to the machine. In