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used, hold the machine with light but safe grip in order to support the tool's reaction torque.
The tighter the grip the greater the risk from vibrations.
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Mount the machine as described in the operating instruction booklet in order to avoid
unnecessary high vibrations.
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Stop work immediately, if you feel any numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of fingers or
hands. Inform the employer and consult a doctor.
Wear respiratory protection.
Use respiratory protection as instructed by your employer and as required by
occupational health and safety regulations.
Potentially generated or disturbed dust and fumes in the working environment
or from using the machine can cause illness (e.g. cancer, birth defects, asthma
and/ or dermatitis).
• Carry out risk assessment regarding dust and fume hazards and implement
appropriate measures.
• Keep the working place clean.
• Keep in mind that working in certain materials may create dust and fumes
causing a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Remark: Some material may have toxic coatings.
Please pay particular attention to avoid skin contact and breathing in, when
working with those materials. Always use a protective mask. Ask your material
supplier about special safety instructions and stick to them.
Wear impact-resistant safety goggles – This refers to the operator, as well
as for the persons within the vicinity of the machine. Assess and determine
the grade of protection required depending on the individual case. The risks to
others should also be assessed at this time.
On overhead work, wear a safety helmet. If a work piece, accessories,
inserted tools, or the tool itself breaks, there is danger from high velocity
projectiles.
• Check all parts for damages before using the machine.
• Replace damaged parts immediately.
• When working on brittle material make sure that you are protected against
harmful splinters.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION
OF DUST AND FUME HAZARDS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION
OF PROJECTILE HAZARDS
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