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BHM R1-6
Projectile hazards
• Be aware that the failure of the workpiece, or accessories,
or even of the inserted tool itself can generate high-veloc-
ity projectiles.
• Always wear personal impact-resistant eye and face pro-
tection when involved with or near the operation, repair
or maintenance of the tool or changing accessories on the
tool.
• Be sure all others in the area are wearing impact-resistant
eye and face protection. Even small projectiles can injure
eyes and cause blindness.
• Remove the chuck key before starting the tool.
• Ensure that the workpiece is securely fixed.
Operating hazards
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be physically
able to handle the bulk, weight and power of the tool.
• Hold the tool correctly: be ready to counteract sudden
movements, particularly at drill or tapper bit break-
through.
• The drill or tapper bit can suddenly bend and cause the
work piece or tool to rotate, causing arm or shoulder in-
juries.
• Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing.
• High-reaction torque can be developed in the case of
stalling, which can be caused by excessive loads being
applied to the drill bit, by the drill bit snagging on the
material being drilled into or by the drill bit breaking
through the material being drilled.
• If possible, use a suspension arm to absorb the reaction
torque. If that is not possible, side handles are recom-
mended to absorb the reaction torque for:
• Straight case tools with a chuck capacity larger than 6.5
mm. (1/4 inch), or if the torque reaction might exceed 4
Nm (3 lbf.ft);
• Pistol-grip tools with a chuck capacity larger than 10 mm.
(3/8 inch), or if the torque reaction might exceed 10 Nm
(7.5 lbf.ft).
• Always use sharp bits.
• Reduce downward pressure at breakthrough.
• You can be cut or burned if you come into contact with
the drill or tapper bit, chips or work surface. Avoid con-
tact.
• Keep hands away from the rotating chuck and drill bit.
• Use intermittent drill or tapper pressure to avoid long
shaved chips.
• Release the start-and-stop device in the case of an inter-
ruption of the energy supply.
• Use only lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
• Personal protective safety glasses shall be used; and pro-
tective clothing is recommended.
Repetitive motion hazards
• When using a power tool to perform work-related activi-
ties, the operator might experience discomfort in the
hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of the body.
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• Adopt a comfortable posture whilst maintaining secure
footing and avoiding awkward or off-balance postures.
Changing posture during extended tasks can help avoid
discomfort and fatigue.
• Do not ignore symptoms such as persistent or recurring
discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness,
burning sensation, or stiffness. Stop using the tool, tell
your employer and consult a qualified health profes-
sional.
Noise and Vibration hazards
• High sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss and
other problems such as tinnitus. Use hearing protection as
recommended by your employer or occupational health
and safety regulations.
• Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the
nerves and blood supply of the hands and arms. Wear
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry. If
numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin occurs,
stop using tool, tell your employer and consult a physi-
cian.
• Hold the tool in a light but safe grip because the risk from
vibration is generally greater when the grip force is
higher. Where possible use a suspension arm or fit a side
handle.
• To prevent unnecessary increases in noise and vibration
levels:
• Operate and maintain the tool, and select, maintain and
replace the accessories and consumables, in accordance
with this instruction manual;
• Do not allow the inserted tool to chatter on the work-
piece, as this is likely to cause a substantial increase in vi-
bration.
• If the drill or tapper has a silencer, always ensure that it is
in place and in good working order when the drill or tap-
per is operating.
Workplace hazards
• Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace injury.
Be aware of slippery surfaces caused by the use of the
tool and also of trip hazards caused by the air line or hy-
draulic hose.
• Ensure that there are no electrical cables, gas pipes, etc.,
that can cause a hazard if damaged by use of the tool.
• Avoid inhaling dust or fumes or handling debris from the
work process which can cause ill health (for example,
cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or dermatitis). Use dust
extraction and wear respiratory protective equipment
when working with materials which produce airborne
particles.
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, tappering and other construction activities con-
tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paints
• Crystalline silica bricks and cement and other ma-
sonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated rub-
ber
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