Metabo DRS 68 Manual Original página 9

Original instructions
1. Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
these ratchet screwdrivers conform to the stand-
ards and directives specified on page 3.
2. Specified Use
This air tool is designed to insert and extract
screws for professional applications.
The tool must only ever be operated with a com-
pressed air supply. The maximum supply pressure
specified on the air tool must never be exceeded.
The air tool must not be operated using explosive,
inflammable or hazardous gases. It must not be
used as a lever, crushing tool or striking tool.
Any other use does not comply with the intended
purpose. Unspecified use, modification of the air
tool or use of parts that have not been tested and
approved by the manufacturer can cause unfore-
seeable damage.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3. General safety instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your air tool, pay attention to
all parts of the text that are marked with
this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-
tions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your air tool only together with these docu-
ments.
- The user or the user's employer must evaluate the
specific risks associated with each application of
the tool.
- The Safety Instructions must be read and under-
stood before installing, operating, repairing or
maintaining the tool, and also before replace any
accessory parts or carrying out any work in the
vicinity of the air tool. Failure to read and follow the
instructions may lead to serious injury.
- Only qualified, trained operators are authorised to
install, adjust or use the air tool.
- The air tool must not be modified. Any modifica-
tions may reduce the efficiency of the safety
measures and increase risks for the operator.
- Never use air tools that have been damaged. Look
after your air tools carefully. Regularly check that
all moving parts are functioning correctly without
jamming, ensure that no parts are broken or
damaged to an extent that they affect the opera-
tion of the air tool. Check that all signs and labels
are legible and intelligible. Have damaged parts
repaired or replaced before using the tool. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained air
tools.
4. Special Safety Instructions
4.1 Risks associated with ejected parts
- Disconnect the air tool from the compressed air
supply before replacing the accessory or acces-
sory parts, and also before carrying out repairs or
settings.
- If either the workpiece, accessory parts or the air
tool breaks, parts may be ejected at high speed.
- While operating, maintaining or repairing the air
tool, or replacing accessory parts, you must
always wear impact-resistant safety goggles. The
degree of protection required for each individual
task must be evaluated separately in each case.
- Ensure that the workpiece is secure.
4.2 Risks associated with items catching/
getting entwined
- Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and gloves at a
safe distance from the air tool and moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair could catch
in moving parts. There is a risk of injury in this
case.
- Gloves may catch in the rotating drive, cutting or
breaking fingers.
- With rotating drive mounts and extensions, rubber
or metal-reinforced gloves can easily become
caught or entwined.
- Do not wear loose gloves or gloves with torn or
worn fingers.
- Never hold the drive, the mount or the drive exten-
sion directly.
- Keep your hands away from the rotating drive.
4.3 Risks during operation
- When using the air tool, the operator's hands may
be exposed to potential risk of crushing, knocks,
cuts, abrasions and heat damage. To protect your
hands, wear suitable gloves.
- The operator and maintenance staff must be
physically capable of handling the size, weight
and power output of the air tool.
- Make sure you hold the air tool correctly: Be
prepared to counter any standard or unexpected
movements, so keep both hands ready.
- Ensure you stand in a safe position and keep your
balance at all times.
- It is recommended that you use a suspension
device when possible. If this is not an option, it is
recommended that you use side grips for air tools
with a straight grip and pnuematic tools with a
pistol grip. It is always recommended that you use
aids to absorb the reaction torque.
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