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General Safety Rules for
us
Pneumatic Tools
Read and observe all instruc-
WARNING
tions. Failure to follow the fol-
lowing safety rules may result in electric shock,
danger of fire or serious injury.
Save these safety instructions.
1) Work area
a) Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
b) Do not operate pneumatic tools in explo-
sive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. During operation of the tool, its ac-
cessory can create sparks that may ignite
the dust or fumes.
c) Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a pneumatic tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Pneumatic safety
a) Use compressed air of Quality Class 5 in
accordance with DIN ISO 8573-1 and a
separate maintenance unit near the pneu-
matic tool. The compressed air supplied
should be free of foreign material and
moisture to protect the pneumatic tool
from damage, contamination, and rust.
b) Check the connections and air supply
lines. All maintenance units, couplers, and
hoses should conform to the technical da-
ta in terms of pressure and air volume. Too
low a pressure impairs the functioning of
the tool; too high a pressure can result in
physical damage and personal injury.
c) Protect the hoses from kinks, restric-
tions, solvents, and sharp edges. Keep
the hoses away from heat, oil, and rotat-
ing parts. Immediately replace a dam-
aged hose. A defective air supply line may
result in a wild compressed air hose and
can cause personal injury. Raised dust or
chips may cause serious eye injury.
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d) Make sure that hose clamps are always
tightened firmly. Loose or damaged hose
clamps may result in uncontrolled air es-
cape.
3) Personal Safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common sense when operating
a pneumatic tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inat-
tention while operating pneumatic tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appro-
priate conditions will reduce personal in-
juries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is off before connecting to the air sup-
ply. Carrying pneumatic tools with your
finger on the switch or connecting pneu-
matic tools to the air supply with the
switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove adjusting keys before turning
the pneumatic tool on. A key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the
pneumatic tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
g) If dust extraction and collection devices
are installed, ensure these are connect-
ed and properly used. Use of these devic-
es can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not directly inhale the exhaust air.
Avoid exposing the eyes to exhaust air.
The exhaust air of the pneumatic tool may
contain water, oil, metal particles, or con-
taminants that may cause personal injury.
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