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The compressed air tool is to be operated and maintained in
accordance with the recommendations contained in this manual
to reduce any unnecessary increase of the vibrations .
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Consumables and the tool should be selected, maintained and
replaced in accordance with the recommendations in this guide
in order to avoid unnecessary increase of oscillations .
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To support the weight of the compressed air tool, use a stand,
clamp or a balancing unit wherever possible .
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Hold the compressed air tool securely but not too firmly while
maintaining the necessary hand-reaction force, as the vibration
risk generally increases the harder the machine is held .
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An inadequately mounted or damaged accessory tool can lead
to excessive vibrations .
Additional safety instructions
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Compressed air can cause serious injury .
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When the compressed air tool is not in use, the air supply must
always be shut off and the air hose depressurised . The
compressed air tool must be disconnected from the compressed
air supply before replacing accessories or when conducting
repair work .
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Never aim the airflow at yourself or anyone else .
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Thrashing hoses can cause serious injury . Therefore, always
check whether the hoses and their fixings are undamaged and
have not come loose .
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If universal rotary joints (claw couplings) are used, locking pins
must be inserted and Whipcheck hose restraints must be used to
provide protection in the case of a failure of the connection
between the hose and the compressed air tool .
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Ensure that the maximum permissible pressure on the compressed
air tool is not exceeded .
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