Metabo 604116500 Manual Original página 12

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air-borne dust or vapours must be used and main-
tained in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
- To avoid increasing the amount of dust or vapours
generated unnecessarily, it must ensured that
consumables and the accessory are selected,
maintained and replaced in accordance with
these instructions.
- Use protective breathing apparatus in accordance
with your employer instructions or in accordance
with health and safety regulations.
- Working with certain materials causes emissions
of dust and vapours that can give rise to potentially
explosive conditions.
4.8 Risks associated with noise
- Failure to use adequate ear protectors when the
noise level is high can result in lasting damage to
hearing, hearing loss and other problems, such as
tinnitus (ringing, whistling or buzzing in the ear).
- It is vital to carry out a risk assessment in relation
to these risks and to implement appropriate
control measures that take the risks into account.
- Appropriate risk control measures may include,
for example, the use of sound-insulating materials
to prevent the knocking sounds that occur on the
workpieces.
- Use ear protection in accordance with your
employer instructions or in accordance with health
and safety regulations.
- The pneumatic tool must be operated in accord-
ance with the recommendations provided in these
instructions and must be maintained in order to
avoid unnecessarily raising the noise level.
- To avoid increasing the noise level unnecessarily,
consumables and the accessory must be
selected, maintained and replaced in accordance
with these instructions.
- The integrated sound absorber must not be
removed. You must ensure it is in good working
order.
4.9 Risks associated with vibration
- The effects of vibrations can damage nerves and
impair blood circulation in the hands and arms.
- When working in cold environments, you must
wear warm clothing and keep your hands warm
and dry.
- If you notice that the skin on your fingers or hands
is numb, prickling or turning white, stop working
with the pneumatic tool immediately, notify your
employer and consult a doctor.
- The pneumatic tool must be operated in accord-
ance with the recommendations provided in these
instructions and must be maintained in order to
avoid unnecessarily raising the level of vibration.
- To avoid increasing the level of vibration unneces-
sarily, consumables and the accessory must be
selected, maintained and replaced in accordance
with these instructions.
- To support the weight of the pneumatic tool, use a
stand, a clamp or an equaliser whenever possible.
- Hold the pneumatic tool firmly but not too tightly
using the required manual torque reaction: the risk
of vibration is increased when the grip force is
higher.
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- An accessory that is either damaged or incorrectly
mounted can cause excessive vibration.
4.10 Additional safety instructions
- Compressed air can cause serious injury.
- When the pneumatic tool is not in use, before
replacing accessory parts or when carrying out
repairs, you must ensure that air supply is shut off,
that the air hose is depressurised and that the
pneumatic tool is disconnected from the
compressed air supply.
- Never direct the air jet at yourself or other people.
- Hoses that whip about can cause serious injury.
Therefore always check that the hoses and their
fixtures are in good condition and that they have
not become loose.
- If universal swivel couplings (claw couplings) are
being used, locking pins must also be used. You
should also use whip check hose restraints in
case there is a problem with the connection
between the hose and pneumatic tool or between
the hoses themselves.
- Ensure that the maximum pressure specified on
the pneumatic tool is not exceeded.
- Never carry pneumatic tools by the hose.
- Secure the pneumatic tool if it is operated in a
holder. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
4.11 Additional Safety Instructions
- If applicable, observe any particular health and
safety or accident prevention regulations
governing the use of compressors and
compressed pneumatic tools.
- Ensure that the maximum supply pressure speci-
fied in the Technical Specifications is not
exceeded.
- Do not overload the tool – use it only within the
performance range for which it was designed (see
"Technical Specifications").
- Use non-hazardous lubricants. Ensure the work-
place is adequately ventilated. If there is a large
amount of discharge: Check the pneumatic tool
and have it repaired if necessary.
- Do not operate the tool unless you are completely
focused. You must be alert, pay attention to what
you are doing and proceed cautiously when
working with a pneumatic tool. Never use a tool
when you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. Just one moment's care-
lessness when using the tool can cause serious
injury.
- Make sure your workplace is clean and well lit.
Untidy or poorly lit workplaces can cause acci-
dents.
- Keep pneumatic tools away from children.
- Do not store the tool outdoors or in damp condi-
tions without protection.
- Protect the pneumatic tool, especially the
compressed air connection and the control
elements from dust and dirt.
Information in these operating instructions is cate-
gorised as shown below:
Danger! Risk of personal injury or environ-
mental damage.
Caution. Risk of material damage