Safety Instructions - Atlas Copco Rab 12 L150 Produktanweisungen

RAB 12 L
Safety and operating instructions

Safety instructions

Important information for safer drilling and tapping
This manual follows the EC Machines Directive (2006/42/EC) regarding operator's instructions and rele-
vant parts of standards from CEN TC 255 "Hand-held power driven non-electric tools – Safety".
These instructions concern operation, handling of machine, inserted tool and equipments as well as main-
tenance.
Neglect to follow these long established recommendations may cause serious hazards.
Make sure that the operator has fully understood the following recommendations and has full access to
them.
pay strict attention to following measures the operator has to take in order to avoid risks of misuse or acci-
dent
Installation
Follow the instruction for air preparation given in the written instructions supplied with the machine.
When lubrication is recommended – use recommended lubricants only.
Check hose size and air pressure.
Avoid the risk of whipping hose – regularly check hose, hose fitting and clamp conditions.
Check that the exhaust air is directed to avoid blowing dust or air from the work piece onto the operator or
other persons. Arrange for barriers if possible.
When necessary, use exhaust hose and arrange for dust collection.
Pneumatically driven power tools are not generally insulated for coming into contact with electric
power sources.
Explosive atmosphere must not be ignited – to prevent injury and property loss from fire use other
non sparking process.
Choose insert tools according to the application, power and speed of your machine.
Use sharp drill bits to avoid breakage or seizing in hole.
If the machine is suspended by a balancer – regularly check the condition of hooks and suspension yoke.
Avoid accidents when using the machine
To prevent vision loss - always wear impact resistant eye protection.
Isolate work by using barriers between work stations
Before using the power tool, check that the throttle safety latch (if any) is working and that the tool stops
when releasing trigger.
Remove chuck keys and wrenches immediately after use.
To avoid injury from touching rotating inserted tool – disconnect power tool from air supply when
changing inserted tool or any adjustment operation.
Mind your hands, hair, clothing and jewellery – always keep well away from rotating parts and cutting
edges.
Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
Use clamp or vice to hold the workpiece during operation.
Predrill slightly larger than core diameter of final drill to increase rate of material removal and to minimize
reaction force when breaking through.
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