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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF DRILLING AND
BREAKING HAMMERS WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE
General instructions
1.
Drilling and breaking hammers may only be operated by persons who
* are at least 18 years of age,
* are physically and mentally fit for this job
* have been instructed in operating drilling and breaking hammers and proven their ability for the job
to the employer
* may be expected to carry out the job they are charged with carefully.
The persons must be assigned the job of operating drilling and breaking hammers by the employer.
2.
Drilling and breaking hammers are to be applied for their proper use. Both the manufacturer's operating
instructions and these safety instructions have to be observed.
3.
The persons charged with the operation of these hammers have to be made familiar with the necessary
safety measures relating to the machine. In case of extraordinary uses, the employer shall give the
necessary additional instructions.
4.
It is possible that these drilling and breaking hammers exceed the admissible sound level of 89 dB (A).
According to the rules for the prevention of accidents regarding emission of noise, the employees have
to wear ear protection if the sound level reaches 89 dB (A) or more.
Operation
1.
The function of operation levers or elements is not to be influenced or rendered ineffective.
2.
Make sure that the machine is connected only to voltage and frequency as indicated on its name plate.
Choosecorrectcrosssectionforextensioncord.Seecalculationexampleanddiagramincludedinthismanual.
3.
The operator has to switch off drilling and breaking hammers, to disconnect them from the electric mains
and to store them in such a manner that they do not turn over be fore leaving the machines or going on
breaks.
4.
Wear safety goggles in order to avoid injuries to the eyes.
5.
We recommend wearing suitable working gloves.
6.
Wear safety shoes while working with drilling and breaking hammers.
7.
Drilling and breaking hammers are always to be operated with both hands on the handles provided for
this purpose.
8.
When working with drilling and breaking hammers, especially when carrying out drilling jobs, the opera-
tor has to have a firm stand, particularly when working on scaffolding and ladders.
9.
Drilling and breaking hammers are to be guided such that hand injuries caused by solid objects are
avoided. When carrying out demolition jobs at elevated places, special care is required to prevent the
machine or the operator from falling.
10.
Avoid body contact with earthed components. When breaking connecting passages, make sure that
there are no electric wires or gas pipes. No one may stay in the room to which the passage is broken
through, as there is danger of injuries because of falling stones or tools.
11.
During operation the tool holder must be closed. Tools and tool holder must be checked for wear in order
to guarantee proper functioning of holder.
12.
The operation of this machine may cause broken - off pieces to be flung away. Therefore, during oper-
ation, no one except the operator is to come near this machine.
13.
Drilling and breaking hammers have to be disconnected from the electric mains before changing tools.
14.
The tools always have to be in perfect conditions.
15.
Do not operate these machine in areas where explosions may occur.
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