Risks Due To Dust And Vapours; Risks Due To Noise; Risks Due To Vibrations - Parkside PDMS A1 Betriebsanleitung

should adopt a comfortable posture whilst
ensuring a secure hold and avoiding awkward
postures or positions in which it is diffi cult 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
persistent or recurring illness, discomfort, throb-
bing, pain, tingling, burning or stiff ness, these
indications should not be ignored. In this case,
the operator should consult a suitably qualifi ed
physician.

Risks due to dust and vapours

■ The dust and vapours produced by using the
mini die grinder can be hazardous to health
(e.g. cause cancer, birth defects, asthma and/
or dermatitis); it is essential to carry out a risk
assessment relating to these risks and to imple-
ment corresponding regulatory mechanisms.
■ The risk assessment should include all dust
caused by the use of the machine and any
existing dust that may be whirled up at the
same time.
■ The mini die grinder must be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommen-
dations contained in this manual to reduce 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 prior-
ity must be to control these at the site of their
release.
■ All inserts or accessories of the machine in-
tended for collecting, extracting or suppressing
airborne dust or vapours or should be used and
serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
■ Consumables/machine tools must be selected,
maintained and replaced in accordance with
the recommendations in this guide in order to
avoid unnecessary intensifi cation of dust or
vapour production.
■ Use breathing equipment as per the instructions
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provided by your employer or as required by
health and safety regulations.
■ Working with certain materials can lead to
emissions of dust and vapours that are poten-
tially explosive.

Risks due to noise

■ Excessive noise levels in conjunction with insuf-
fi cient hearing protection may lead to perma-
nent hearing damage, hearing loss and other
problems, such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing,
whistling or humming in your ears). Therefore it
is essential that a risk assessment is carried out
with respect to these risks and that appropriate
regulatory mechanisms are implemented.
■ Suitable regulatory mechanisms include meas-
ures such as the use of insulation materials to
avoid pinging occurring on the workpieces.
■ Use ear protection equipment as per the instruc-
tions provided by your employer or as required
by health and safety regulations.
■ The mini die grinder must be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommen-
dations contained in this manual to reduce any
unnecessary increase in noise levels.
■ Consumables/machine tools must be selected,
maintained and replaced in accordance with
the recommendations in this guide in order to
avoid unnecessary increase in noise levels.
■ If the mini die grinder is equipped with a
silencer, always ensure that this is in place
and is operational while the machine is being
operated.

Risks due to vibrations

■ Vibrations can damage the nerves and cause
disruptions to the blood circulation in the hands
and arms.
■ When working in a cold environment, wear
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and
dry.
■ If you notice numbness, tingling or pain in
your fi ngers or hands or notice that the skin of
your fi ngers or hands has become pale, stop
working with the mini die grinder and consult a
doctor.
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