Noise And Vibration - Flex RFE 40 18.0-EC Original Operating Instructions

 Hold the power tool by the insulated
handle surfaces only in case the blade
shaft hits a live electrical cable. Contact
with a live electrical cable could electrify
metal parts of the power tool and cause an
electric shock.
 Hold and secure the workpiece using
clamps or by other means to a steadfast
surface or structure. If you only hold the
workpiece by hand or against your body, it
will be unstable and result in loss of control.
 Do not reach into the chip ejection area.
You could injure yourself on rotating parts.
 Do not pass the chaser over metal objects,
nails or screws. The blade and blade shaft
could become damaged and cause
increased vibrations.
 When working, hold the power tool firmly
with both hands and ensure that you have
a secure footing. The power tool is
controlled more securely when held with
both hands.
 Guide the power tool up to the workpiece
only when the power tool is switched on.
Otherwise there is the risk of kickback if the
cutting accessory snags in the workpiece.
 Protect yourself against hazardous dust.
Dust from materials such as lead-based
paint, some types of wood, minerals and
metal can be hazardous to health. Contact
with or inhalation of the dust can result in
allergic reactions and/or breathing difficulties
for the person using the tool or others in the
vicinity. Some dusts such as from oak or
beech are considered to be carcinogenic,
particularly in connection with additives for
wood treatment (chromate, wood
preservative). Materials containing asbestos
must be left to specialists.
– Where possible, use a dust extraction
system suitable for the material.
– Ensure that the workplace is well
ventilated.
– It is recommended to wear a respirator
of filter class P2.
Observe the legislative requirements in your
country for the materials that you are
working with.
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MATERIAL DAMAGE!
The mains voltage and the voltage
specifications on the rating plate must
correspond.

Noise and vibration

CAUTION!
The specified measured values refer to new
power tools. Daily use causes the noise and
vibration values to change.
NOTE
The vibration emission level given in this
information sheet has been measured in
accordance with a standardised test given in
EN 62841 and may be used to compare one
tool with another. It may be used for a
preliminary assessment of exposure. The
declared vibration emission level represents
the main applications of the tool.
However, if the tool is used for different
applications, with different cutting accessories
or poor maintenance, the vibration emission
level may differ. This may significantly
increase the exposure level over the total
working period.
To make an accurate estimation of the vibration
exposure level, it is also necessary to take into
account the times when the tool is switched off
or running but not actually in use. This may
significantly decrease the exposure level over
the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect
the operator from the effects of vibration such
as: tool and accessory maintenance, keep
hands warm, standard operating procedures.
CAUTION!
Wear ear defenders at a sound pressure
above 85 dB(A).
RFE 40 18.0-EC