Safety and operating instructions
Safety instructions
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to
yourself or others, read and understand the Safety
and operating instruction before installing,
operating, repairing, maintaining, or changing
accessories on the machine.
Post this Safety and operating instruction at work
locations, provide copies to employees, and make
sure that everyone reads the Safety and operating
instruction before operating or servicing the
machine.
In addition, the operator or the operator's employer
must assess the specific risks that may be present as
a result of each use of the machine.
Safety signal words
The safety signal words Danger, Warning and
Caution have the following meanings:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Personal precautions and
qualifications
Only qualified and trained persons may operate or
maintain the machine. They must be physically able
to handle the bulk, weight, and power of the tool.
Always use your common sense and good
judgement.
Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment.
Operators and all other persons in the working area
must wear protective equipment, including at a
minimum:
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Protective helmet
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Hearing protection
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Impact resistant eye protection with side
protection
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Respiratory protection when appropriate
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Protective gloves
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Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate
injury.
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Proper protective boots
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Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not
loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs.
Drugs, alcohol or medication
WARNING
Drugs, alcohol or medication
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your
judgment and powers of concentration. Poor
reactions and incorrect assessments can lead to
severe accidents or death.
Never use the machine when you are tired or
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under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
No person who is under the influence of drugs,
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alcohol or medication may operate the machine.
Installation, precautions
WARNING
Ejected insertion tool
If the tool retainer on the machine is not in a locked
position, the inserted tool can be ejected with force,
which can cause personal injury.
Never start the machine while changing the
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insertion tool.
Before changing the insertion tool or accessories,
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stop the machine, switch off the power supply
and bleed the machine by activating the start and
stop device.
Never point the inserted tool at yourself or anyone
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else.
Make sure that the insertion tool is fully inserted
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and the tool retainer is in a locked position before
the machine is started.
Check the locking function by pulling the inserted
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tool outwards forcefully.
WARNING
Moving or slipping insertion
tool
An incorrect dimension of the inserted tool s shank
can result in that the inserted tool is lost or is slipping
out during operation. Risk of severe injury or crushed
hands and fingers.
Check that the insertion tool has the shank length
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and dimensions that the machine is intended for.
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Never use an insertion tool without a collar.
3392 5166 90 | Original instructions
BRK 25, 40, 55, 70, 95