Atlas Copco PRO P2535-H Consignes D'utilisation Et De Sécurité page 4

Safety and operating instructions
4 Explosive atmosphere must not be ignited
To prevent injury and property loss from fires:
• use other technique
• use accessories of non sparking material (e.g.
needle attachment of Beryllium copper for a
needle scaler)
5 Electric chock may be fatal
• avoid chiselling into electric wiring hidden inside
walls etc.
Long term risks when using the machine
6 Always use ear protection
To prevent gradual loss of hearing due to exposure
to high noise levels:
• wear ear protection
7 Vibration may be harmful to hands and
arms
• use vibration dampened tools if available
• reduce the total time of exposure to vibrations,
particularly if the operator has to guide the chisel
by hand
8 Dust generated during operation may be
harmful
• use spot suction or a breathing apparatus
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Proper use and maintenance
9 Do not perform idle blows with a hammer
• they will cause high internal stresses and shorten
the life of the tool
• note the risk of shooting out the chisel, die or
punch if the retainer is not in order
10 Quick coupling
• if a quick coupling is used on a percussive tool,
it shall be separated from the tool by a whip hose
(length 0.5 m)
11 Maintenance
Good service life and safe function is offered if the
instructions for lubrication, maintenance and over-
haul supplied with the machine are followed.
Use genuine Atlas Copco replacement kits and
parts only.
Warning
Make sure you are familiar with the operating instruc-
tions before you use this machine.
You should also familiarise yourself with the en-
closed leaflet "General Operator's Safety Instructions
— Percussive Tools".
This machine, its attachments and accessories must
only be used for the purpose for which they were
designed.
For product liability and safety reasons any
modification to the machine, its attachments or ac-
cessories must be agreed in advance with an author-
ized technical representative of the manufacturer.
Before making any adjustments to the machine,
e.g. changing an accessory, please ensure that the air
supply is disconnected and the machine is safely
isolated.
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