Würth DIGA WO-1/21 - Vibration Hazards

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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 qualied occupational health practiti-
oner 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 gas cartridges listed in the Technical data.
■ Apply extra caution when using gas-operated
devices because they can become hot, impai-
ring 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 gas cartridge
■ Handle the gas cartridge carefully and check
it for damage. Damaged gas cartridges can
explode and cause injuries.
■ Always read and comply with the instructions
on the gas cartridge.
■ Store the gas cartridge in a well-ventilated area.
■ Do not expose the gas cartridge to direct
sunlight.
■ Do not leave gas cartridges in a vehicle or
luggage compartment in which the temperature
could increase. Otherwise, they could explode.
Even a used empty gas cartridge still contains
ammable propellant gas, which could expand
and cause a canister to explode.
■ Do not store gas cartridges in an ambient
temperature 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 gas cartridges.
■ Never spray the gas towards a human body.
■ Only remove the rubber plugs on the bottom
side of the gas cartridge for disposal purposes.
■ Do not make any holes in the gas cartridge,
e.g. by hammering a nail into it.
■ Disposal must be carried out in accordance
with ocial regulations.
■ Dispose of contents/containers in accordance
with the sorting instructions provided by the
licensed waste collector.
Precautions for the charger and battery
■ Only use the battery specied 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 generation or burns.
■ Charging must be performed with the specied
charger. If charging is performed with a
dierent charger, malfunctions can occur, or
the device might be damaged, explode or
generate heat.
■ Only charge the battery at the specied vol-
tage. Never use a charging voltage other than
the specied voltage. Failure to comply could
result in burns or heat formation.
■ Do not use any transformers such as boosters,
motor generators or DC sources to charge the
battery. Failure to comply will result in a fault or
deep discharging of the charger.
Safety instructions