Scheppach 7906100717 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 24

Hazards in the workplace
• Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace
injuries. Watch out for surfaces that may have be-
come slippery due to use of the machine and for
tripping hazards caused by the air hose or hydrau-
lic hose.
• Proceed with caution in unknown environments.
There may be hidden hazards due to power cables
or other supply lines.
• The screw-driving machine is not intended for use
in potentially explosive atmospheres and is not insu-
lated against contact with electrical power sources.
• Ensure that no there are no electric cables or gas
pipes etc. where you are working and which can
lead to a hazard if damaged when you use the ma-
chine.
Hazards due to dust and vapours
• The dusts and vapours generated by the use of
screw-driving machines can cause damage to
health (such as cancer, birth defects, asthma and/
or dermatitis); it is essential to carry out a risk as-
sessment in relation to these hazards and to imple-
ment appropriate control mechanisms.
• The risk assessment should include the dust gen-
erated by the use of the machine and the dust that
may be stirred up in the process.
• The exhaust air must be discharged in such a way
that the whirling up of dust in a dust-filled environ-
ment is reduced to a minimum.
• If dust or vapours are generated, the main task must
be to control them at the point of release.
• All installation or accessory parts of the machine
intended to collect, extract or suppress flying dust
or vapours should be properly used and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Use respiratory protection equipment.
Noise hazard
• Exposure to high noise levels can cause perma-
nent hearing damage, hearing loss and other prob-
lems such as tinnitus (ringing, swishing, whistling
or buzzing in the ear) if hearing protection is in-
adequate.
• It is essential to carry out a risk assessment in re-
lation to these hazards and implement appropriate
regulatory mechanisms.
• Control mechanisms suitable for risk reduction in-
clude measures such as the use of insulating ma-
terials to prevent ringing noises occurring at the
workpieces.
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• Use hearing protection.
• The screw-driving machine shall be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommenda-
tions contained in this manual to avoid an unnec-
essary increase in noise levels.
• If the screw-driving machine has a silencer you
must always ensure that it is fitted and is in good
working order when the screw-driving machine is
in use.
• Select, maintain and replace consumables and ma-
chine tools in accordance with the recommenda-
tions in this manual to avoid an unnecessary in-
crease in noise level.
Hazards due to vibrations
• The effect of vibrations can cause damage to the
nerves and malfunctions of the blood circulation in
hands and arms.
• Keep your hands away from the nut driver sockets.
• Wear warm clothing when working in cold environ-
ments and keep your hands warm and dry.
• If you notice that the skin on your fingers or hands
becomes numb, tingles, hurts or turns white, stop
working with the machine and consult a doctor.
• The screw-driving machine shall be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommenda-
tions contained in this manual to avoid an unnec-
essary increase in vibrations.
• Do not use worn or ill-fitting sockets and extensions,
as this will most likely lead to a significant increase
in vibration levels.
• The consumables and the machine tool shall be
selected, maintained and replaced in accordance
with the recommendations in this manual to avoid
an unnecessary increase in vibration levels.
• If possible, sleeved fittings should be used. Use
a stand, support or balancing device to hold the
weight of the machine whenever possible.
• Hold the machine with a not too firm but secure grip
while maintaining the required hand reaction forc-
es, as the risk of vibration usually increases with
increasing grip force.
Additional safety instructions for pneumatic ma-
chines
• Compressed air can cause serious injuries.
• When the machine is not in use, before replacing
accessories or when carrying out repair work, al-
ways shut off the air supply, depressurise the air
hose and disconnect the machine from the com-
pressed air supply.
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