Parkside PDNB 6.3 B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 7

■ Avoid inappropriate postures as they can make
it impossible to respond to normal or unexpected
movements of the nibbler or shears.
■ Unexpected movement of the machine or
breakage of the blades can cause injury.
■ Warning: there is a risk of explosion or fire due
to the material being worked.
Hazards caused by repetitive
movements
■ When using a nibbler or shears to perform
work-related activities, operators may experi-
ence uncomfortable sensations in their hands
and arms, as well as in the neck and shoulders
or other parts of the body.
■ When using nibblers or shears, the operator
should adopt a comfortable posture whilst
ensuring a secure hold and avoiding awkward
postures or positions in which it is difficult to
maintain balance. The operator should change
positions during the course of long-lasting tasks.
This can be helpful in the prevention of discom-
fort and fatigue.
■ If the operator notices symptoms such as persis-
tent or recurring illness, discomfort, throbbing,
pain, tingling, burning or stiffness, these indica-
tions should not be ignored. The operator must
inform his/her employer and seek the advice of
a suitably qualified medical practitioner.
Hazards caused by accessories
■ Disconnect the nibbler or shears from the power
supply before replacing the machine tool or
accessories.
■ Use only accessories and supplies of the sizes
and types recommended by the manufacturer
of the nibbler or the shears; do not use any other
types or sizes of accessories or consumable
materials.
■ Cutting edges can heat up during use; they must
not be touched.
■ Do not use accessories or machine tools that
have cracks or deformations.
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Hazards in the workplace
■ Slipping, tripping and falling are the main causes
of injuries in the workplace. Look out for surfaces
which could have become slippery through use
of the machine and for any tripping hazards
caused by air or hydraulic hoses.
■ Proceed with caution in unknown surroundings.
There may be hidden hazards due to power or
other supply lines.
■ The nibbler or shears are not intended for use in
explosive atmospheres and are not insulated
against contact with electrical power sources.
■ Do not operate the machine in the vicinity of
electric mains, gas pipelines, etc. which could
pose a hazard if damaged by the machine.
Hazards caused by dust and vapours
■ The dust and vapours produced by using nibblers
and shears can be hazardous to health (e.g.
cause cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or
dermatitis). It is essential to carry out a risk
assessment in respect of these risks and to
implement corresponding regulatory mecha-
nisms.
■ The risk assessment should include all dust
caused by the use of the machine and the
existing dust that may be kicked up at the
same time.
■ The nibbler or shears should be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommen-
dations contained in this manual to keep the
release of dust and vapours to a minimum.
■ The exhaust air should be routed so that the
raising of dust in already dusty environments is
kept to a minimum.
■ If dusts or vapours are created, the main priority
must be to control these at the site of their
release.
■ All inserts or accessories of the machine intended
for collecting, extracting or suppressing airborne
dust or vapours or should be used and serviced
in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
PDNB 6.3 B2