• Use safety equipment. Always wear safety
glasses.
• Avoid any unplanned start-up.
• Do not rush. Keep a suitable position and
balance at all time.
• Dress suitably. Do not wear bulky clothing or
jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from
moving parts.
• Prevent the machine from being used by children
or untrained people.
• Always use a tool suited to the task at hand.
3.4 Using the tool
• Use the tool that is suitable for your application.
• Always disconnect the battery before any setting,
changing accessories or storing the tool.
• Keep the tools in safe, dry and closed locations,
out of children's reach. Do not allow people who
are unfamiliar with the tool or these instruction
manual to operate it.
• Observe tool maintenance. Check that there is no
incorrect alignment, locking of moving parts or
broken parts before use.
• Use the tool and accessories according to these
instructions, taking account of the working
conditions and the work to be carried out.
• Take account of the working environment.
• Only use accessories recommended by VIRAX
for your model.
3.5 Maintaining the tool
• Maintain your tool carefully.
• The handle must be clean and free of oil.
• Have the tool maintained by an approved repair
company using original spare parts.
4 Specific safety instructions
Always wear hearing protections when working with the tool. Noise emitted may cause hearing troubles.
During work, wear protection glasses to avoid projections.
WARNING: Always keep your fingers and hands away from the jaw during the crimping cycle. Lack of application of this
instruction may cause severe body injury.
4.1 Precautions when using the crimper
• Never try to adjust or change the accessories
without disconnecting the battery.
• Do not use the tool when its battery is damaged.
• Do not insert your fingers in the jaw profile.
• Never attempt to repair a damaged jaw.
• Always hold the tool with both hands and ensure
your body is in a stable position during work.
Safety equipment such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes,
helmets or acoustic protection used for the appropriate
conditions will reduce all risk of injury.
Do not carry the tool with one finger on the trigger when it is running, as
this may cause accidents.
This will enable better control over the tool in unexpected situations.
Bulky clothing, jewellery or long hair may be caught up in moving parts.
Using the machine without appropriate training may cause serious
physical harm.
Do not use tool for purpose not complying with their intended use.
A suitable tool will do a good job in complete safety.
These preventive safety measures reduce the risk of the tool starting
accidentally.
The tools are dangerous in the hands of novice users.
Numerous accidents are due to poorly maintained tools. Any damaged
or defective protection, switches or other parts must be repaired or
replaced by a qualified technician.
Using the tool for operations other than those specified may lead to
dangerous situations. Always respect the machine's capacities, taking
account of the working conditions and the tasks to be performed. Using
the machine other than for the planned usage is dangerous and
invalidates all warranties.
Do not expose electrical tools to rain or store them in damp or wet
locations.
Failure to respect this instruction may present a danger for the user and
invalidate the warranty.
Keep your tools clean for correct operation. Clean and grease the rollers
regularly.
Keep the tools clean for safe handling.
Failure to respect this instruction may present a danger for the user and
invalidate the warranty.
Omitting to disconnect the crimper battery before adjusting or changing
accessories may cause severe body injury.
A damaged battery increases the risk of electric shock.
Inserting fingers in the jaw profile may cause severe body injury.
An altered jaw may break under pressure during the crimping cycle.
Dispose and change the entire jaw.
Both hands are required to ensure the tool is guided properly.
When working in high locations, always check nobody is standing below
you.
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