Risks due to vibrations
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Vibrations can damage the nerves and cause
malfunctions to the blood circulation in the
hands and arms .
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When working in a cold environment, wear warm
clothing and keep your hands warm and dry .
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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 sanding machine for sanding sheets
or the polisher, inform your employer and con
sult a doctor .
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The sanding machine for sanding sheets or
polisher is to be operated and maintained in ac
cordance with the recommendations contained
in this manual to reduce any unnecessary in
crease in vibration levels .
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Hold the machine securely but not too firmly
while maintaining the necessary handreaction
force, as the vibration risk generally increases
the harder the machine is held .
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Additional safety instructions for
pneumatic machines
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Compressed air can cause serious injury.
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Ensure that the air supply is switched off,
the hose is not under pressure and that the
machine is disconnected from the air supply
when not in us, and also before exchanging
accessories or carrying out repairs .
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Never aim the airflow towards yourself or
any other person .
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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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If universal rotary joints (claw couplings) are
used, locking pins must be used to provide pro
tection; Whipchek
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used to provide protection in case of a failure of
the connection of the hose to the machine .
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Ensure that the maximum permissible pressure
stated on the machine is not exceeded .
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Never carry compressed airpowered machines
by the hose .
Appliancespecific safety instructions
for sanders
WARNING!
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Dusts from materials such as leaded paint,
some types of wood and metal can be harm
ful to your health .
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Contact with or inhalation of these dusts can
represent a health hazard for the person
operating the appliance and other people in
the vicinity .
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Wear safety goggles and a protective dust
mask!
air hose restraints must be
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