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Drugs, alcohol or medication
Drugs, alcohol or medication�
WARNING
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your judgment and pow-
ers of concentration� Poor reactions and incorrect assessments
can lead to severe accidents or death�
• Never use the machine when you are tired or under the influ
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ence of drugs, alcohol or medication�
• No person who is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi
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cation may operate the machine�
Installation, precaution
Whipping air hose�
DANGER
A compressed air hose that comes loose can lash around and
cause personal injury or death� To reduce this risk:
• Check that the compressed air hose and the connections are not
damaged, replace if necessary�
• Check that all compressed air connections are properly attached�
• Never carry a pneumatic machine by the air hose�
• Never attempt to disconnect a compressed air hose that is pres
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surized� First switch off the compressed air at the compressor and
then bleed the machine by activating the start and stop device�
• Do not use quick disconnect couplings at tool inlet�
Use hardened steel (or material with comparable shock resist
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ance) threaded hose fittings�
• Whenever universal twist couplings (claw couplings) are used,
we recommend that lock pins are installed and whipcheck safety
cables are used to safeguard against possible hose to tool and
hose to hose connection failure�
Ejected insertion tool�
WARNING
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 insertion tool�
• Before changing the insertion tool or accessories, 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 else�
• Make sure that the insertion tool is fully inserted and the tool
retainer is in a locked position before the machine is started�
• Check the locking function by pulling the inserted tool outwards
forcefully�
Moving or slipping insertion tool�
WARNING
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 and dimen
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sions that the machine is intended for�
• Never use an insertion tool without a collar�
Operation, precautions
Explosion hazard�
DANGER
If a warm insertion tool comes into contact with explosives, an
explosion could occur� During operation with certain materials as
well as use of certain materials in machine parts, sparks and igni-
tion can occur� Explosions will lead to severe injuries or death�
• Never operate the machine in any explosive environment�
• Never use the machine near flammable materials, fumes or dust�
• Make sure that there are no undetected sources of gas or explo
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sives�
• Never drill in an old hole
Unexpected movements�
WARNING
The inserted tool is exposed to heavy strains when the machine
is used� The inserted tool may break due to fatigue after a certain
amount of use� If the inserted tool breaks or gets stuck, there may
be sudden and unexpected movement that can cause injuries�
Furthermore, losing your balance or slipping may cause injury�
• Make sure that you always keep a stable position with your feet
as far apart as your shoulder width, and keeping a balanced body
weight�
• Always inspect the equipment prior to use� Never use the equip
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ment if you suspect that it is damaged�
• Make sure that the handles are clean and free of grease and oil�
• Keep your feet away from the inserted tool�
• Stand firmly and always hold on to the machine with both
hands�
• Never drill in an old hole�
Unexpected movements�
WARNING
The inserted tool is exposed to heavy strains when the machine
is used� The inserted tool may break due to fatigue after a certain
amount of use� If the inserted tool breaks or gets stuck, there may
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