Risks Due To Noise; Risks Due To Vibrations; Additional Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Machines - Parkside PDAP 75 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Risks due to noise

■ Excessive noise levels in conjunction with insuf-
ficient hearing protection may lead to permanent
hearing damage, hearing loss and other prob-
lems, such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling
or humming in your ears) . 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 ringing noise occurring on the work-
pieces .
■ Use ear protection as per the instructions
provided by your employer or as required by
health and safety regulations .
■ The sander or polisher is to be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommen-
dations contained in this manual to reduce any
unnecessary increase of the noise levels .
■ Consumables/machine tools should be se-
lected, maintained and replaced in accordance
with the recommendations in this guide in order
to avoid unnecessary increase of the noise
levels .
■ If the sander or polisher is equipped with a
silencer, always ensure that this in its place and
is operational while the machine is in operation .
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Risks due to vibrations

■ Vibrations can damage the nerves and cause
malfunctions 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
fingers or hands or notice that the skin of your
fingers or hands has become pale, stop work-
ing with the sander or the polisher, inform your
employer and consult a doctor .
■ The sander or polisher is to be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommen-
dations contained in this manual to reduce any
unnecessary increase of the vibrations .
■ Hold the machine securely but not too firmly
while maintaining the necessary hand-reaction
force, as the vibration risk generally increases
the harder the machine is held .
Additional safety instructions for
pneumatic machines
■ Compressed air can cause serious injury.
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Ensure that the air supply is switched off,
the hose is not under pressure, that the air
supply has been shut off and that the
machine is disconnected from the air supply
when not in use, and also before exchang-
ing accessories or carrying out repairs .
–
Never aim the airflow towards yourself
or any other person .
■ Thrashing hoses can cause serious injury . There-
fore, always check that the hoses and their fix-
ings are not damaged or have not come loose .
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