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Safety Information
• Only qualified and trained operators should install, ad-
just or use this power tool.
• This tool and its accessories must not be modified in any
way.
• Do not use this tool if it has been damaged.
• If the rated speed, operating pressure or hazard warning
signs on the tool cease to be legible or become detached,
replace without delay.
For additional safety information consult:
• Other documents and information packed with this
tool.
• Your employer, union and / or trade association.
• Further occupational health and safety information
can be obtained from the following web sites:
• http://www.osha.gov (USA)
• https://osha.europa.eu/ (Europe)
Air supply and connection hazards
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury.
• Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and
disconnect tool from air supply when not in use, before
changing accessories or when making repairs.
• Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
• Whipping hoses can cause severe injury. Always check
for damaged or loose hoses and fittings.
• Do not exceed maximum air pressure of 6.3 bar / 90
psig, or as stated on tool nameplate.
Entanglement hazards
• Keep away from rotating drive. Choking, scalping and /
or lacerations can occur if loose clothing, gloves, jew-
ellery, neck ware and hair are not kept away from tool
and accessories.
Projectile hazards
• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection
when involved with or near the operation, repair or
maintenance of the tool or changing accessories on the
tool.
• Be sure all others in the area are wearing impact-resis-
tant eye and face protection. Even small projectiles can
injure eyes and cause blindness.
• Ensure the workpiece is securely fixed.
Operating hazards
• Clamp the tool securely.
• Ensure the tool is at a complete stop before removing
work.
• Always fit start, stop and emergency stop controls to the
machine into which the motor/torque motor is incorpo-
rated.
Noise hazards
• High sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss and
other problems such as tinnitus. Use hearing protection
as recommended by your employer or occupational
health and safety regulations.
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• To prevent unnecessary increases in noise levels operate
and maintain the tool, and select, maintain and replace
the accessories and consumables, in accordance with this
instruction manual.
Workplace hazards
• Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
Be aware of excess hose left on the walking or work sur-
face.
• Avoid inhaling dust or fumes or handling debris from the
work process which can cause ill health (for example,
cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or dermatitis). Use dust
extraction and wear respiratory protective equipment
when working with materials which produce airborne
particles.
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paints
• Crystalline silica bricks and cement and other ma-
sonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated rub-
ber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your ex-
posure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out micro-
scopic particles.
• Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings. Be aware
of potential hazards created by your work activity. This
tool is not insulated from coming into contact with elec-
tric power sources.
DO NOT DISCARD – GIVE TO USER
Signs and stickers
The product is fitted with signs and stickers containing im-
portant information about personal safety and product main-
tenance. The signs and stickers shall always be easy to read.
New signs and stickers can be ordered by using the spare
parts list.
ATEX certification information
Temperatures
• The maximum surrounding temperature for which the
certification is valid is 40°C.
• 40°C is also the maximum allowed temperature of the
compressed air when it enters the product.
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