Maintenance, Precautions - Chicago Pneumatic CP Drill Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety and operating instructions

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Never grab, hold or touch the working tool when

using the machine.

Participate in health surveillance or monitoring,

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medical exams and training programs offered by

your employer and when required by law.

When working in cold conditions wear warm

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clothing and keep hands warm and dry.

See the "Noise and vibration declaration statement"

for the machine, including the declared vibration

values. This information can be found at the end of

these Safety and operating instructions.

DANGER

Electrical hazard

The machine is not electrically insulated. If the

machine comes into contact with electricity, serious

injuries or death may result.

Never operate the machine near any electric wire

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or other source of electricity.

Make sure that there are no concealed wires or

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other sources of electricity in the working area.

WARNING

Concealed object hazard

During operating, concealed wires and pipes

constitute a danger that can result in serious injury.

Check the composition of the material before

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operating.

Watch out for concealed cables and pipes for

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example electricity, telephone, water, gas and

sewage lines etc.

If the inserted tool seems to have hit a concealed

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object, switch off the machine immediately.

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Make sure that there is no danger before

continuing.

WARNING

Involuntary start

Involuntary start of the machine may cause injury.

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Keep your hands away from the start and stop

device until you are ready to start the machine.

Learn how the machine is switched off in the event

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of an emergency.

WARNING

Noise hazard

High noise levels can cause permanent and disabling

hearing loss and other problems such as tinnitus

(ringing, buzzing, whistling, or humming in the

ears). To reduce risks and prevent an unnecessary

increase in noise levels:

Risk assessment of these hazards and

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implementation of appropriate controls is

essential.

Operate and maintain the machine as

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recommended in these instructions.

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Select, maintain and replace the working tool as

recommended in these instructions.

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The machine has a silencer, check that it is in place

and in good working condition.

Always use hearing protection.

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If possible, use damping material to prevent work

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pieces from 'ringing'.

WARNING

Unstable position hazard

During operation of the machine, there is a risk for

falling, tripping and/or coming in contact with the

working tool, which can cause injury. This risk

increases if you work in an unstable position or on

any unstable ground, object or surface. To reduce

this risk:

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Always make sure you are in a stable position with

your feet as far apart as your shoulder width and

keeping a balanced body weight.

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Never stand on any unstable ground, objects or

surfaces.

Be sure to handle the machine in a safe way at all

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times, even during over-head work for example

when post driving.

WARNING

Slippery machine surface

hazard

There is a risk that the machine (for example, the

handle and other surfaces) is slippery due to grease,

oil, or other substances. If the machine is slippery,

there is a risk that you might lose your grip, drop

the machine, and/or come in contact with the

working tool during operation of the machine. Any

such event can cause injury. To reduce this risk:

Always make sure that the handles and other

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gripping surfaces of the machine are not slippery.

Always make sure that the handles and other

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gripping surfaces are free from grease and oil.