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Noise hazards
■ Unprotected contact with high noise levels can
result in permanent hearing damage, hearing
loss and other problems such as tinnitus
(ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming noise
in the ears). A risk assessment and the intro-
duction of suitable checks for such hazards
are therefore vital.
■ Suitable measures for reduction of the risk
include, amongst others, material insulation
measures in order to prevent workpieces from
“ringing”.
■ Use suitable hearing protection.
■ Operate and maintain the tool according to
the recommendations in the safety/operation
section to prevent an unnecessarily high noise
level.
Vibration hazards
■ Appropriate information is essential for car-
rying out a risk assessment of these hazards
and implementing suitable checks.
■ Vibrations can result in harm to the nerves and
blood supply of the hands and arms.
■ When working in cold conditions, wear warm
clothing and keep your hands warm and dry.
■ If you notice any numbness, tingling, pain or
whitening of the skin of your ngers or hands,
consult a qualied occupational health practi-
tioner and tell them about all of your tasks.
■ Operate and maintain the tool according to
the recommendations in this manual to prevent
an unnecessary increase in the vibration level.
■ Hold the tool with a light but secure grip be-
cause the risk of vibrations is generally higher
if more force is used during gripping.
■ If an operator is exposed to tool vibrations
for a long time, there is a risk that they will be
subject to repeating loads.
Additional safety instructions for
gas-operated devices
■ Gas-operated devices may only be used with
the fuel cells listed in the Technical Data.
■ Apply extra caution when using gas-oper-
ated devices because they can become hot,
impairing your grip and control.
■ Only use gas-operated devices in well-venti-
lated rooms.
■ If liquid ammable gas comes into contact
with the skin, injuries may result.
■ Ensure that ammable materials are not
exposed to hot exhaust gases.
■ Do not use gas-operated devices in explosive
areas because sparks in the device can cause
res or an explosion.
■ A small quantity of gas may be released
during normal operation with gas-operated
devices.
■ Gas canisters must be labelled according to
the relevant transport regulations.
Precautions for the fuel cell
■ Handle the fuel cell carefully and check it for
damage. Damaged fuel cells can explode and
cause injuries.
■ Always read and comply with the instructions
on the fuel cell.
■ Store the fuel cell in a well-ventilated area.
■ Do not expose the fuel cell to direct sunlight.
■ Do not leave fuel cells in a vehicle or luggage
compartment in which the temperature could
increase. Otherwise, they could explode. Even
a used empty fuel cell still contains ammable
propellant gas, which could expand and
cause a canister to explode.
■ Do not store fuel cells in an ambient tempera-
ture of greater than 40°C.
■ The fuel cell contains pressurised ammable
gas. If it is exposed to temperatures greater
than 40°C, gas could escape or it could burst
causing a re.
■ Do not inhale the gas.
■ Do not burn or recycle empty fuel cells.
■ Never spray the gas towards a human body.
■ Only remove the rubber plugs on the bottom
side of the fuel cell for disposal purposes.
■ Do not make any holes in the fuel cell, e.g. by
hammering a nail into it.
Precautions for the charger and battery
■ Only use the battery specied for the tool.
Never connect the device to a power source
or to any other rechargeable battery, a dry
cell or a vehicle battery. Non-observation
could result in breakages, faults, heat genera-
tion or burns.
Safety instructions
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