Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo DSSW 450-3/8" Original Instructions Manual

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1. Declaration of Conformity

Under our sole responsibility, hereby declare that
these compressed air impact wrenches, identified
by type and serial number *1), meet all relevant
requirements of directives *2) and standards *3).
Technical documents for *4) - see Page 3.
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to
compile the technical file, see *4) on page 3,
hereby declare under sole responsibility that these
compressed air impact wrenches, identified by type
and serial number *1) on page 3, fulfill all relevant
provisions of following UK Regulations S.I. 2008/
1597 and Designated Standards EN ISO
12100:2010, EN ISO 11148-6:2012

2. Specified Use

This air tool is designed to insert and extract
screws for professional applications.
The tool must only ever be operated with a com-
pressed air supply. The maximum supply pressure
specified on the air tool must never be exceeded.
The air tool must not be operated using explosive,
inflammable or hazardous gases. It must not be
used as a lever, crushing tool or striking tool.
Any other use does not comply with the intended
purpose. Unspecified use, modification of the air
tool or use of parts that have not been tested and
approved by the manufacturer can cause unfore-
seeable damage.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.

3. General Safety Instructions

For your own protection and for the
protection of your air tool, carefully
observe all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-
tions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your air tool only together with these docu-
ments.
- The user or user's employer must evaluate the
specific risks associated with each application of
the tool.
- You must read and understand the safety instruc-
tions before installing, operating, repairing or
maintaining the tool, and also before replacing any
accessory parts or carrying out any work in the
vicinity of the air tool. Failure to read and follow the
instructions may lead to serious injury.
- Only qualified, trained operators are authorised to
install, adjust or use the air tool.
- The air tool must not be modified. Any modifica-
tions implemented may reduce the efficiency of
the safety measures and increase risks for the
operator.
- Never use air tools that have been damaged. Look
after your air tools carefully. Regularly check that
all moving parts are functioning correctly without
jamming. Also ensure regularly that no parts are
broken or damaged to an extent that they affect
the operation of the air tool. Check that all signs
and labels are legible and intelligible. Have
damaged parts repaired or replaced before using
the tool. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained air tools.

4. Special Safety Instructions

4.1
Risks associated with ejected parts
- Disconnect the air tool from the compressed air
supply before replacing the mounted tool or
accessory parts, and also before carrying out
repairs or settings.
- If either the workpiece, accessory parts or the air
tool breaks, parts may be ejected at high speed.
- While operating, maintaining or repairing the air
tool, or replacing accessory parts, you must
always wear impact-resistant safety goggles. The
degree of protection required for each individual
task must be evaluated separately in each case.
- Ensure that the workpiece is securely attached.
4.2
Risks associated with items catching/
getting entwined
- Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and gloves at a
safe distance from the air tool and moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair may possibly
be caught in moving parts. There is a risk of injury
in this case.
- Gloves may catch in the rotating drive, cutting or
breaking fingers.
- With rotating drive mounts and extensions, rubber
or metal-reinforced gloves can easily become
caught or entwined.
- Do not wear loose gloves or gloves with torn or
worn fingers.
- Never hold the drive, the mount or the drive exten-
sion directly.
- Keep your hands away from the rotating drive.
4.3
Risks during operation
- When using the air tool, the operator's hands may
be exposed to potential risk of crushing, knocks,
cuts, abrasions and heat damage. To protect your
hands, wear suitable gloves.
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