Silverline 282400 - Safety Precautions; General Safety Guidelines; Hazard Types and Risks; Specific Air Nailer Safety

Air Framing Nailer 90mm 282400
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WARNING: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the
declaredtotalvaluedependingonthewaysinwhichthetoolisused.Thereistheneedtoidentify
safetymeasurestoprotecttheoperatorthatarebasedonanestimationofexposureintheactual
conditionsofuse(takingaccountofallpartsoftheoperatingcyclesuchasthetimeswhenthetool
is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
Carefullyreadandunderstandthismanualandanylabelattachedtothetoolbeforeuse.Keepthese
instructionswiththeproductforfuturereference.Ensureallpersonswhousethisproductarefully
acquainted with this manual.
Evenwhenusedasprescribeditisnotpossibletoeliminateallresidualriskfactors.Usewith
caution.Ifyouareatallunsureofthecorrectandsafemannerinwhichtousethistool,donot
attempt to use it.
General Safety
a) Formultiplehazards,readandunderstandthesafetyinstructionsbeforeinstalling,operating,
repairing, maintaining, changing accessories on, or working near this tool. Failure to do so can
resultinseriousbodilyinjury
b) Onlyqualiedandtrainedoperatorsshouldinstall,adjust,orusethistool
c) Donotmodifythistool.Modicationscanreducetheeffectivenessofsafetymeasuresand
increase the risks to the operator
d) Donotdiscardthesafetyinstructions;givethemtotheoperator
e) Do not use this tool if it has been damaged
f) Toolsshallbeinspectedperiodicallytoverifythattheratingsandmarkingsrequiredbythispart
ofISO11148arelegiblymarkedonthetool.Theemployer/usershouldcontactthemanufacturer
toobtainreplacementmarkinglabelswhennecessary
WARNING:Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreduced,
physicalormentalcapabilitiesorlackofexperienceorknowledgeunlesstheyhavebeengiven
supervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.
Childrenmustbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.
Projectile Hazards
a) Be aware that failure of the workpiece or accessories, or even of the inserted tool itself, can
generatehigh-velocityprojectiles
b) Alwayswearimpact-resistanteyeprotectionduringoperationofthistool.Thegradeofprotection
required should be assessed for each use
c) Foroverheadwork,wearasafetyhelmet
d) The risks to others should also be assessed at this time
e) Ensurethattheworkpieceissecurelyxed
Entanglement Hazards
• Choking,scalpingand/orlacerationscanoccuriflooseclothing,personaljewellery,neckwear,
hairorglovesarenotkeptawayfromthetoolanditsaccessories
Operating Hazards
a) Useofthetoolcanexposetheoperator’shandstohazards,includingcuts,abrasionsandheat
b) Wear suitable gloves to protect hands
c) Operatorsandmaintenancepersonnelshouldbephysicallyabletohandlethebulk,weightand
power of the tool
d) Holdthetoolcorrectly;bereadytocounteractnormalorsuddenmovementsandhaveboth
hands available
e) Maintainabalancedbodypositionandsecurefooting
f) Releasethestart-and-stopdeviceinthecaseofaninterruptionoftheenergysupply
g) Useonlylubricantsrecommendedbythemanufacturer
h) Personalprotectivesafetyglassesshouldbeused;suitableglovesandprotectiveclothingare
recommended
i) Avoid direct contact with moving parts in order to prevent pinching or cutting of hands or other
bodyparts
j) Wear suitable gloves to protect hands
k) There is a risk of electrostatic discharge if used on plastic and other non-conductive materials
Repetitive Motions Hazards
a) When using this tool to perform work-related activities, the operator can experience discomfort in
thehands,arms,shoulders,neckorotherpartsofthebody
b) While using this tool, the operator should adopt a comfortable posture whilst maintaining secure
footing and avoiding awkward or off-balance postures. The operator should change posture
duringextendedtasks;thiscanhelpavoiddiscomfortandfatigue
c) Iftheoperatorexperiencessymptomssuchaspersistentorrecurringdiscomfort,pain,throbbing,
aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensations or stiffness, these warning signs should not be
ignored.Theoperatorshouldinformtheemployerandconsultaqualiedhealthprofessional
Accessory Hazards
a) Disconnectthetoolfromtheenergysupplybeforettingorchangingtheinsertedtoolor
accessory
b) Avoid direct contact with the inserted tool during and after use, as it can be hot or sharp
c) Useonlysizesandtypesofaccessoriesandconsumablesthatarerecommendedbythe
manufacturerofthistool;donotuseothertypesorsizesofaccessoriesorconsumables
Workplace Hazards
a) Slips,tripsandfallsaremajorcausesofworkplaceinjury.Beawareofslipperysurfacescausedby
useofthetoolandalsooftriphazardscausedbytheairlineorhydraulichose
b) Thistoolisnotintendedforuseinpotentiallyexplosiveatmospheresandisnotinsulatedagainst
contact with electric power
Dust & Fume Hazards
a) Dust and fumes generated when using this tool can cause ill health (for example cancer, birth
defects,asthmaand/ordermatitis);riskassessmentandimplementationofappropriatecontrols
forthesehazardsareessential
b) Riskassessmentshouldincludedustcreatedbytheuseofthetoolandthepotentialfor
disturbing existing dust
c) Directtheexhaustsoastominimisedisturbanceofdustinadust-lledenvironment
d) Wheredustorfumesarecreated,thepriorityshouldbetocontrolthematthepointofemission
e) Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instruction
handbook,topreventanunnecessaryincreaseindustorfumes
f) Userespiratoryprotectioninaccordancewithemployer'sinstructionsandasrequiredby
occupationalhealthandsafetyregulations
Noise Hazards
a) Exposuretohighnoiselevelscancausepermanent,disablinghearinglossandotherproblems,
suchastinnitus(ringing,buzzing,whistlingorhummingintheears).Therefore,riskassessment
andimplementationofappropriatecontrolsforthesehazardsareessential
b) Appropriate controls to reduce the risk can include actions such as damping materials to prevent
workpieces from ‘ringing’
c) Usehearingprotectioninaccordancewithemployer'sinstructionsandasrequiredby
occupationalhealthandsafetyregulations
d) Operate and maintain this tool as recommended in the instruction handbook, to prevent an
unnecessaryincreaseinthenoiselevel
e) Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instruction
handbook,topreventanunnecessaryincreaseinnoise
f) Ifthetoolhasasilencer,alwaysensureitisinplaceandingoodworkingorderwhenthetoolis
being operated
Vibration Hazards
a) Exposuretovibrationcancausedisablingdamagetothenervesandbloodsupplyofthehands
and arms
b) Wearwarmclothingwhenworkingincoldconditionsandkeepyourhandswarmanddry
c) Ifyouexperiencenumbness,tingling,painorwhiteningoftheskininyourngersorhands,stop
usingthemachine,informyouremployerandconsultaphysician
d) Operate and maintain the sander or polisher as recommended in the instruction handbook, to
preventanunnecessaryincreaseinvibrationlevels
e) Hold the tool with a light but safe grip, taking account of the required hand reaction forces,
becausetheriskfromvibrationisgenerallygreaterwhenthegripforceishigher
Specic Safety
Importantsafetydevices!Ensurecorrectfunction,maintaininaccordancewithinstructionsand
DO NOT disable!
Additional safety for air nailers & staplers
WARNING
a) Avoid unintentional ring.Keepngersawayfromtriggerwhennotdrivingfasteners
especiallywhenconnectingthetooltotheairsupply
b) Do not overreach.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Properfootingandbalance
enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations
c) Do not aim the tool away from the workpiece when connected to an air supply
d) Never operate the tool with the safety mechanism disabled
e) Never aim the tool towards other people in the work area or towards the main reservoir
tank of the air compressor
f) Never use the tool if defective or operating abnormally.Stopusingimmediatelyandhave
thetoolservicedbyanauthorisedservicecentre
g) Do not operate the nailer when using ladders or scaffolding
h) Never connect this tool to canisters or bottles containing combustible gases or portable
compressed air canisters or cartridges.Itisdesignedtobeusedwithanaircompressor
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