Hazards During Operation; Hazards Caused By Repetitive Movements; Hazards Caused By Accessories; Hazards In The Workplace - Parkside PDMH 4500 B5 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Hazards during operation

■ When using the machine, the operator's hands
may be exposed to hazards such as knocks,
cuts, abrasions and heat. Wear suitable gloves
to protect your hands.
■ The operator and the maintenance personnel
must be physically capable of handling the size,
weight and power of the machine.
■ Hold the machine correctly: be ready to coun-
teract any normal or sudden movements – keep
both hands ready.
■ Ensure that your body is balanced and that you
have a firm footing.
■ Release the start/stop control in the event of a
disruption to the electricity supply.
■ Use only the lubricants recommended by the
manufacturer.
■ Avoid direct contact with the machine tool
during and after use as it may be hot.
■ Suitable safety goggles must be worn; wearing
protective gloves and safety clothing is recom-
mended.
Hazards caused by repetitive
movements
■ Users of non-rotary, percussive tools may experi-
ence unpleasant sensations in their hands, arms,
shoulders, neck area or other body parts while
working with the tools.
■ Assume a comfortable position when working
with this non-rotary percussive tool, ensure that
you have a firm footing and avoid unfavourable
positions or positions in which it is difficult to
keep your balance. During work over extended
periods, the operator should change posture to
avoid discomfort and fatigue.
■ If the operator notices symptoms such as persis-
tent discomfort, throbbing, pain, tingling, burn-
ing or stiffness, these warning indications should
not be ignored.
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Hazards caused by accessories

■ Disconnect the non-rotary percussive tool from
the power supply before attaching or replacing
the machine tool or accessory.
■ Use only accessories and consumables of the
sizes and types recommended by the manufac-
turer of the non-rotary percussive tool. Do not
use any other types or sizes of accessories or
consumables.
■ For hammers (if applicable): never use the chis-
els as hand tools. They are specially designed
for use in non-rotary percussive tools and
heat-treated accordingly.
■ For hammers and crushers (if applicable): never
use blunt chisels because they require excessive
pressure and may cause fatigue fractures. Blunt
tools can increase vibrations. Always use sharp
tools.
■ Never cool hot accessories in water when using
hammers (if applicable). This can lead to brittle-
ness and premature failure.
■ In the case of hammers (if applicable), misuse
of the tool as a lever may result in chipping,
chisel breakage or damage to the tool. Work in
smaller sections to avoid snagging.
■ Avoid direct contact with the machine tool dur-
ing and after use because it may be hot or have
sharp edges.

Hazards in the workplace

■ Slipping, tripping and falling are the main caus-
es of injuries in the workplace. Look out for sur-
faces which could have become slippery
through use of the machine, and also any trip-
ping hazards caused by air or hydraulic hoses.
■ Proceed with caution in unknown surroundings.
There may be concealed hazards in the form of
power cables or other supply lines.
■ The non-rotary percussive tool is not intended
for use in explosive atmospheres nor insulated
against contact with electrical power sources.
■ Ensure that there are no electric cables, gas
pipes, etc. that could cause a hazard if dam-
aged by using the machine.
PDMH 4500 B5