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1.4.1 Noise emission
The noise output of the tacker was measured in
accordance with EN 12549:1999 „Acoustics - Noise
test code for fastener driving tools - Engineering
method" (see technical specifications).
These values are a measure of the noise output of
the tool itself and are not an indication of noise in
the workplace. The workplace noise levels will de-
pend upon, for example, the surroundings, the
work material, the work surface, the number of
fasteners being driven.
According to the workplace conditions and the
nature of the work material, measures specific to
the case in hand may have to be taken to reduce
noise levels, for example, by laying the work mate-
rial on a sound-absorbing base, by reducing work
material vibration by securing it in a vice or cover-
ing it up, by setting the operation pressure to the
lowest position possible for the task being per-
formed.
In special cases, personal ear protection should be
worn.
1.4.3 Mechanical impacts (vibration)
The vibration measurements for the tacker were
carried out in accordance with ISO 8662-11:1999
– Handheld motor-driven Machines - Measure-
ment of mechanical vibrations of handle - Tack-
ers (see technical specifications).
The value is a measure of the vibration produced
by the tool itself and does not represent the
effect on the hand or arm when the tacker is in
use. The effect on the hand and arm depends
upon how strongly the machine is gripped or
pushed against the work material, the angle the
tool is held at, the pressure setting, the work sur-
face and the base being worked on.
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1.4.4 Tacker safety guidelines
Each time before use, verify that safety features
and the trigger mechanism are working correctly
and that all screws and nuts are firmly fastened.
• Do not make any unauthorised changes to the
tacker.
• Do not disassemble the tacker or block the
operation of any part, e.g. a trigger guard.
• Do not perform any „make-shift" repairs
using inappropri ate material.
• The tacker must be properly serviced at regu-
lar intervals in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions.
• In order to avoid damaging or weakening the
tacker,
- do not engrave or strike the tool,
- make modifications not approved
by manufacturer,
- drive fasteners using templates made of
hard metal, e. g. steel,
- drop or slide along the floor,
- use as a hammer,
- apply any kind of force.
1.4.5 Work safety guidelines
Never point a loaded tacker directly at yourself or
at another person.
During use, hold the tacker in such a way as to
avoid head and body injury in case of recoil as a
result of a fault in the power supply or hard sec-
tions in the work material.
No not fire the tacker into the air. This will prevent
injuries from flying fasteners and avoid putting
excess strain on the tool.
When moving about, disconnect the tool from
the compressed air system, particularly when
working on ladders or moving around in awkward
positions.