• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated timber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter microscopic particles.
VIBRATION
The European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive has been brought in to help
reduce hand arm vibration syndrome injuries to power tool users. The directive
requires power tool manufacturers and suppliers to provide indicative vibration
test results to enable users to make informed decisions as to the period of time
a power tool can be used safely on a daily basis and the choice of tool.
SEE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
THE VIBRATION LEVELS OF YOUR TOOL
The declared vibration emission value should be used as a minimum level and
should be used with the current guidance on vibration.
Calculating the actual period of the actual period off use can be difficult and the
HSE website has further information.
The declared vibration emission been measured in accordance with a standardised
test stated above and may be used to compare one tool with another tool.
The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment
of exposure.
WARNING! The vibration emission value during actual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared value
depending on the ways in which the tool is used
dependant on the following examples and other
variations on how the tool is used:
• How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
• The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
• The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good
condition.
• The tightness of the grip on the handles.
• And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.
While working with this power tool, hand/arm vibrations occur. Adopt the
correct working practices in order to reduce the exposure to vibration. This
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