Residual Risks; Safety Instructions - Mafell BS / 18 V Manual De Instrucciones Y Lista De Piezas De Recambio

The relevant accident prevention regulations and
other generally recognized industrial, medical and
technical safety rules must be complied with.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine preclude
the liability of the manufacturer for any resultant
damage.
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Residual risks

Residual risks may also arise owing
to the design of the machine relat-
ing to its intended purpose even if
the machine is used properly and in
compliance with all relevant safety
regulations; e.g.:
Touching the bit during drilling operations.
Bit breakage.
Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
Emission of hazardous dust when working with
wood, asbestos-containing materials and stones
with crystalline sillicic acid.
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Safety instructions

If used incorrectly, machines can be
dangerous. For this reason, always
comply with the safety instructions
summarized in this chapter, the
accident prevention regulations of
the relevant liability insurance asso-
ciations or equivalent, and the
safety regulations applicable in the
country concerned!
General instructions:
Never work without the protective equipment
prescribed for the relevant operation and do not
make any modifications to the machine that
could undermine safety.
Children and young persons must not operate
this machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons over the age of 16 years receiving train-
ing and being supervised by an expert.
Always be aware of environmental influences.
Do not allow the machine to be exposed to the
rain and do not use the machine in a damp or
wet environment, or in the vicinity of inflamma-
ble liquids or gases.
Chips or splinters must not be removed during
machine operation.
Observe electrical wires, gas or water lines
when carrying out works on the wall, ceiling or
floor.
Dust arising from the machining of asbestos-
containing materials and stones with crystalline
sillicic acid is hazardous to health. Adhere to the
accident prevention regulations VBG 119 of the
relevant liability insurance association.
Prior to carrying out any works at the machine,
remove the interchangeable battery.
Do not put used-up interchangeable batteries
into fire or domestic waste. MAFELL offers an
environmentally-friendly disposal of used-up
interchangeable batteries. Please ask your
dealer.
Do not store interchangeable batteries together
with metal objects (risk of short-circuits).
Charge MAFELL interchangeable batteries only
by means of MAFELL chargers. Do not charge
any batteries from other systems.
No metal objects must enter the interchangea-
ble battery slide-in opening of the chargers (risk
of short-circuits).
Interchangeable batteries and chargers must not be
opened and only be stored in dry rooms. Protect
them against humidity.
Store the machine in the dry under lock and key
and out of the reach of children.
Instructions on the use of personal safety
equipment:
Always wear protective goggles when working
with the machine. As well as sturdy and anti-slip
footwear and the use of an apron are recom-
mendable.
Always wear close-fitting industrial clothing and
remove rings, bracelets and watches. With long
hair, a respective hair protection is required.
The sound pressure level at the workplace may
exceed 85 dB (A). Users should therefore wear
ear protectors.
Instructions on operation:
Provide an uncluttered, anti-slip location with
adequate illumination.
Prior to switching on the machine, make sure
that the tool has been properly clamped.
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