Chicago Pneumatic CP 0044 Safety And Operating Instructions Manual page 10

Safety and operating instructions
WARNING Vibration hazards
Normal and proper use of the machine exposes the
operator to vibration. Regular and frequent exposure
to vibration may cause, contribute to, or aggravate
injury or disorders to the operator s fingers, hands,
wrists, arms, shoulders and/or nerves and blood
supply or other body parts, including debilitating
and/or permanent injuries or disorders that may
develop gradually over periods of weeks, months,
or years. Such injuries or disorders may include
damage to the blood circulatory system, damage to
the nervous system, damage to joints, and possibly
damage to other body structures.
If numbness, persistent recurring discomfort,
burning sensation, stiffness, throbbing, tingling,
pain, clumsiness, weakened grip, whitening of the
skin, or other symptoms occur at any time, when
operating the machine or when not operating the
machine, stop operating the machine, tell your
employer and seek medical attention. Continued
use of the machine after the occurrence of any such
symptom may increase the risk of symptoms
becoming more severe and/or permanent.
Operate and maintain the machine as recommended
in these instructions, to prevent an unnecessary
increase in vibration.
The following may help to reduce exposure to
vibration for the operator:
Let the tool do the job. Use a minimum hand grip
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consistent with proper control and safe operation.
► If the machine has vibration absorbing handles,
keep them in a central position, avoid pressing
the handles into the end stops.
Make sure that the cutting blade is
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well-maintained, not worn out, and of the proper
size. Cutting blades that are not well-maintained,
or that are worn out, or that are not of the proper
size result in longer time to complete a task (and
a longer period of exposure to vibration) and may
result in or contribute to higher levels of vibration
exposure.
Immediately stop working if the machine
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suddenly starts to vibrate strongly. Before
resuming the work, find and remove the cause of
the increased vibrations.
Never grab, hold or touch the cutting blade when
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using the machine.
► Participate in health surveillance or monitoring,
medical exams and training programs offered by
your employer and when required by law.
► When working in cold conditions wear warm
clothing and keep hands warm and dry.
The exhaust air is strongly chilled and shall not
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make contact with the operator. Always direct the
exhaust air away from hands and body.
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♦ Comply with the recommended air-pressure when
operating the machine. Either higher or lower
air-pressure has the potential of resulting in higher
levels of vibration.
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
operating.
Watch out for concealed cables and pipes for
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example electricity, telephone, water, gas and
sewage lines etc.
► If the cutting blade seems to have hit a concealed
object, switch off the machine immediately.
Make sure that there is no danger before
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continuing.
WARNING Involuntary start
Involuntary start of the machine may cause injury.
Keep your hands away from the start and stop
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device until you are ready to start the machine.
► Learn how the machine can be switched off in
case of an emergency.
Release the start and stop device immediately in
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all cases of power supply interruption.
Whenever fitting or removing the cutting blade,
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switch off the air supply, bleed the machine by
pressing the start and stop device and disconnect
the machine from the power source.
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 risk and prevent an unnecessary increase
in noise levels:
► Risk assessment of these hazards and
implementation of appropriate controls is
essential.
► Operate and maintain the machine as
recommended in these instructions.
Select, maintain and replace the cutting blade as
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recommended in these instructions.
Always use hearing protection.
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9800 0543 90b | Original instructions
CP 0044