Intended Use; Safety Information - Scheppach 7906102702 Originalbetriebsanleitung

3. Intended use

The chisel hammer is a pneumatically operated tool for
versatile use. It is suitable for example for making slits,
for removing tiles or plaster, for making holes through
masonry, for cutting sheet metal and for removing bolts
or rivets. The equipment is designed for indoors use
only.
The exhaust air escapes from the housing to the
front. The equipment is to be used only for its pre-
scribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case
of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufactur-
er will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind
caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed
for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in
commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equiv-
alent purposes.
Only allow repairs and services to be carried out by
authorized professional repair shops.
Remember.
Too small a diameter of the hose and too long a
hose line will result in loss of power.

4. Safety information

m Caution!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations and
instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.
Protect yourself and your environment from accidents
by taking the appropriate precautionary measures.
General safety rules
• The equipment is not allowed to be modified.
Modifications will reduce the effectiveness of the
safety measures and increase the risk of injury.
• Never use damaged equipment.
• Use and service the equipment as recommended
in the operating instructions. This will help you to
minimize dust, gas, noise and vibrations.
• Keep children away from air tools.
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• Do not use the equipment in idling mode. This will
prevent the chisel being catapulted out of the machine
out of control.
• Use the consumables and mounted tools in the way
described in the operating instructions. This will
help you to minimize dust, gas, noise and vibrations.
• The equipment must be serviced in regular
intervals in order to check that the rated values and
markings demanded of the particular component
by ISO 11148 are legible on the equipment.
Employees/users must contact the manufacturer for
replacement labels if they are required.
Hazards due to catapulted parts
• Disconnect the compressed air coupling and de-
pressurize the equipment before you service, repair
or transport the equipment and before you change
the chisel.
• Beware of fragments of the workpiece, accessory
parts or the plugged-in chisel being catapulted away
at high speed when carrying out chiseling work.
• Always wear impact-resistant safety goggles. The degree
of protection should be assessed separately for each job.
• Wear a helmet during overhead work. Also consider
the dangers which falling pieces of the workpiece
can pose for other persons.
• Make sure that the workpiece is fixed securely.
• Make sure that the chisel which you are using is
fastened securely.
• Use only a suitable tensioning spring (5) (supplied).
Replace the tensioning spring if it is worn, broken or
bent. This will help to prevent injuries.
• Hold the mounted chisel against the workpiece be-
fore you activate the equipment.
• Use only the recommended lubricant (see section
Maintenance and care).
• Never touch the chisel during and after working with
the equipment. Fingers and hands may be injured.
The chisel can become hot.
Dangers during operation
• Using this equipment can cause bruises, grazes, cuts
and burns. Wear gloves.
• Users and maintenance personnel must be physi-
cally capable of handling the size, weight and power
of the equipment.
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