Hazards In The Workplace; Risks Due To Noise; Hazards Caused By Vibrations; Additional Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Machines - Parkside PDBNP 14 B1 Translation Of The Original Instructions

Hazards in the workplace

■ Slipping, tripping and falling are the main
causes of injuries in the workplace. Look out for
surfaces which could have become slippery
through use of the machine, and also any trip-
ping hazards caused by air or hydraulic hoses.
■ Proceed with caution in unknown surroundings.
Hidden hazards caused by power or other
supply lines may be present.
■ This machine for threadless fasteners is not
suitable for use in explosive environments and is
not insulated against contact with power
sources.
■ Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of
electric mains, gas pipelines, etc. which could
pose a hazard if damaged by the machine.

Risks due to noise

■ Excessive noise levels in conjunction with insuffi-
cient hearing protection may lead to permanent
hearing damage, hearing loss and other prob-
lems, such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling
or humming in your ears).
■ It is essential that a risk assessment is carried out
with respect to these risks and that appropriate
regulatory mechanisms are implemented.
■ Suitable regulatory mechanisms include
measures such as the use of insulation materials
which avoid ringing noises occurring on the
workpieces.
■ Use ear protection equipment as per the instruc-
tions provided by your employer or as required
by health and safety regulations.
■ Consumables/machine tools should be selected,
maintained and replaced in accordance with
the recommendations in this guide in order to
avoid unnecessary increase of the noise levels.
■ If the machine is equipped with a silencer, always
ensure that it is fitted and that it is operational
while the machine is in operation.
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Hazards caused by vibrations

■ Vibrations can damage the nerves and cause
malfunctions to the blood circulation in the
hands and arms.
■ When working in a cold environment, wear
warm clothing and keep your hands warm
and dry.
■ If you experience numbness, tingling or pain in
your fingers or hands or notice that the skin of
your fingers or hands has become pale, stop
working with the machine for threadless fasteners,
inform your employer and consult a doctor.
■ A stand, tensioner or balancing device must be
used to support the weight of the machine, as
the operator does not have to grip the machine
so tightly to hold it.
Additional safety instructions for
pneumatic machines
■ Compressed air can cause serious injury.
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When the machine is not in use, and before
replacing accessories or carrying out repairs,
always ensure that the air supply is closed,
that the air hose is not under pressure and
that the machine is disconnected from the air
supply.
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Never aim the airflow towards yourself or
any other person.
■ Thrashing hoses can cause serious injury.
Always check that the hoses and fasteners are
undamaged or have not come loose.
■ Cold air must be directed away from the hands.
■ If universal rotary joints (claw couplings) are
used, locking pins must be used to provide
protection; Whipcheck® air hose restraints must
be used to provide protection in case of a
failure of the connection of the hose to the
machine.
■ Ensure that the maximum permissible pressure
on the machine is not exceeded.
■ Never carry compressed-air-powered machines
by the hose.
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