Atlas Copco DC 200

Emissions, precautions
WARNING Noise hazard
Operating the hydraulic attachment creates a loud
noise. Long term high sound pressure level can
affect your hearing.
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Wear suitable hearing protection.
WARNING Lung disease
Dust may be generated when operating the
hydraulic attachment. If dust from rocks or silica
dust, produced when operating the hydraulic
attachment on rocks, concrete, asphalt or other
such materials, is inhaled this may lead to silicosis
(dust lungs, a severe lung disease). Silicosis is a
chronic disease which may lead cancer and death.
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Wear a suitable breathing mask.
WARNING Vibration hazards
When working with the transverse drum cutter
severe vibrations can occur and may cause
considerable significant injuries and chronic
damage to health.
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Operate the transverse drum cutter with a
constant load, in order to minimise existing
vibrations.
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Avoid abrupt starting up or stopping of the
cutter drums.
WARNING Risk of death if exhaust gases
are not vented
When working in buildings or tunnels, exhaust
gases from the carrier (diesel motor) can collect
and cause poisoning or even death.
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Effectively vent exhaust gases from buildings or
tunnels using a ventilation system.
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Keep the cabin doors of the carrier closed.
WARNING Hot surfaces
The cutter drums of the transverse drum cutter can
become very hot in operation. Skin contact with hot
surfaces results in severe burns to the skin.
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Always wear heat-resistant protective work
clothes and protective gloves, when working in
close proximity to hot surfaces.
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Prior to all work, check the transverse drum
cutter to ensure that all surfaces have cooled to
the ambient temperature.
Handling machines,
precautions
WARNING Injuries due to incorrect
operation
Incorrect operation can result in severe injuries
and may cause considerable damage to property.
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Carry out all operating steps in accordance with
these Safety and operating instructions.
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Prior to starting work, ensure that:
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All covers and safety devices are installed
and are fully functional.
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No persons are in the hazardous area.
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Never switch off any safety devices during
operations or bridge these.
WARNING Injuries due to unclean
workplace
A dirty workplace can cause accidents and may
result in severe injuries.
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Always keep the accesses to the carrier cabin
clean.
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Always keep the cabin windows clean.
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Do not leave parts or objects lying around the
working area.
WARNING Injuries due to missed
inspection and repair work
Disregarding or neglecting daily inspections can
result in serious accidents and lead in turn to the
severe injuries associated with them.
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Carry out all daily inspections before and after
work.
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Report any faults or damage to maintenance
personnel immediately and instruct them to
repair them.
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Only restart the carrier once the fault or
damage has been repaired.
WARNING Narcotics, alcohol and drugs
Narcotics, alcohol and medicinal drugs make their
users less alert and affect their ability to
concentrate. Negligence and incorrectly assessing
a situation can result in serious injury or death.
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Never work on or with the hydraulic attachment
when under the influence of narcotics, alcohol
or drugs which affect your alertness.
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Never allow other people who are under the
influence of narcotics, alcohol or drugs which
affect their alertness to work on or with the
hydraulic attachment.
DC 200, 400, 600, 1000, 1200, 2000, 2100, 2900 Safety and operating instructions
© Construction Tools GmbH | 3390 5192 01 | 2016-12-01
Original instructions
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