Safety Notes - Bosch GSK 64-34 Professional Original Instructions Manual

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Safety Notes

General Safety Rules for Pneumatic Tools
Read and observe all safety warnings and instruc-
WARNING
tions. Failure to follow the following safety warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Do not operate the pneumatic tool in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dusts. While work-
ing the workpiece, sparks can be created which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away from your workplace while op-
erating the pneumatic tool. Distractions from other persons can
cause you to lose control over the pneumatic tool.
Pneumatic tool safety
Use compressed air of Quality Class 5 in accordance with DIN ISO
8573-1 and a separate maintenance unit close to the pneumatic
tool. The compressed air supplied should be free of foreign material
and moisture to protect the pneumatic tool from damage, contamina-
tion, and the formation of rust.
Check the connections and the air supply lines. All maintenance
units, couplers, and hoses should conform to the product specifica-
tions in terms of pressure and air volume. Too low pressure impairs the
function of the pneumatic tool; too high pressure can result in material
damage and personal injury.
Protect the hoses from kinks, restrictions, solvents, and sharp
edges. Keep the hoses away from heat, oil, and rotating parts. Im-
mediately replace a damaged hose. A defective air supply line may
result in a wild compressed-air hose and can cause personal injury.
Raised dust or chips may cause serious eye injury.
Make sure that hose clamps are always tightened firmly. Loose or
damaged hose clamps may result in uncontrolled air escape.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when
operating a pneumatic tool. Do not use a pneumatic tool while tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating a pneumatic tool may result in personal
injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Make sure that the pneumatic tool
is switched off before connecting it to the air supply, picking it up
or carrying it. When your finger is on the On/Off switch while carrying
the pneumatic tool or when connecting the pneumatic tool to the air
supply while it is switched on, accidents can occur.
Bosch Power Tools
Remove any adjustment tools before switching on the pneumatic
tool. A wrench or key left attached to a rotating part of a pneumatic tool
may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the pneumatic tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not directly inhale the exhaust air. Avoid exposing the eyes to
exhaust air. The pneumatic tool's exhaust air can contain water, oil,
metal particles and debris from the compressor. This can cause dam-
age to one's health.
Pneumatic tool use and care
Use the clamping devices or a vice to secure and support the work-
piece. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body will not al-
low for safe operation of the pneumatic tool.
Do not overload the pneumatic tool. Use the pneumatic tool intend-
ed for your work. The correct pneumatic tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use a pneumatic tool that has a defective On/Off switch. A
pneumatic tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
Disconnect the air supply before making any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This safety
measure prevents accidental starting of the pneumatic tool.
Store idle pneumatic tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the pneumatic tool or these instructions to
operate the device. Pneumatic tools are dangerous in the hands of un-
trained users.
Maintain the pneumatic tool with care. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the pneumatic tool's operation. Have damaged
parts repaired before using the pneumatic tool. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained pneumatic tools.
Use the pneumatic tool, accessories, application tools, etc. accord-
ing to these instructions. Take into consideration the working con-
ditions and the activities to be carried out. Use of the pneumatic tool
for operations different from those intended could result in hazardous
situations.
Service
Have your pneumatic tool repaired only through a qualified repair
person and only using original replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the pneumatic tool is maintained.
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