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Use ear protection. Long exhibition to the working noise of pneumatic tools may result in
a permanent hearing loss.
Wear proper-fi tting protective clothing. Tools with moving parts can get caught in the
hair, clothing, jewellery or other loose objects what may result in severe injuries. Never
wear too large clothing and/or clothing with bands or loops which may get caught in
the moving parts of the tool. During the work, take off jewellery, watches, identifi cation tags,
bracelets, necklaces etc. that could get caught in the tool. Never touch the moving parts of
a tool. Long hair should be covered or tied together.
• Keep children away from pneumatic tools. Unattended tools or tools that are connected to
the compressed air supply may be used by non-authorized persons and could injure them or
other persons.
• Do not use the tool in explosive atmosphere. Tools such as pneumatic tools can produce
sparks that may ignite combustible materials. Never operate tools in proximity to combustible
substances like petrol, naphtha, detergents etc. Work in well-cleaned and well-ventilated
areas only. Keep combustible materials out of the work area. Never use oxygen, carbon
dioxide or other bottled gases to power pneumatic tools.
• Do not point pneumatic tools at persons or animals. Keep children and other persons out of
the work area when operating the tool.
• Do not use the tool in no-load operation. Tools such as e.g. chisels can break off and parts
can be uncontrollably fl ung out and hurt the user or persons staying nearby in the work area.
• Pneumatic tools must not get in contact with sources of electricity.
• Pay attention to the working pressure, max. air pressure. Please refer to the relevant operat-
ing instructions or application notes. Exceeding the approved maximum pressure of tools and
accessories can cause explosions and may result in severe injuries. The maximum pressure of
the compressed air must be equal or inferior to the approved pressure load indicated for the
tool.
• Check tight fi t of the air hose connections. Do not use pressure hoses or connecting pieces
that are worn-out, defective or of inferior quality. Uncontrollably moving pressure hoses may
cause severe injuries.
• Only disconnect pneumatic tools in an unpressurized state. Uncontrollably moving pressure
hoses may cause severe injuries.
• Use clean and dry air only. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or other bottled gases to
power pneumatic tools.
• Only use parts, attachments and accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never carry the tool by the air hose.
• Do not carry the connected tool with a fi nger on the throttle lever.
• Avoid unintentional starting.
• Keep handles clean, dry and free of oil and grease.
• Always keep the work area clean, well ventilated and well lit.
• Do not use the tool under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• The tool labelling must always be kept legible.
• Pneumatic tools must only be used and maintained by instructed people.
• Any repairs must be carried out by authorized persons only.
• Do not carry out either manipulations or temporary repairs nor misuse the tool.
• When working with the pneumatic tool, do not touch into the working area.
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