Safety Information
Air motors
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The highest temperatures occur when the motor is running at
full pressure without load. With increasing torque, the air
motor reduces the rotational speed and the temperature.
Warning
Make sure you are familiar with the operating instructions
before you use this motor.
This motor, its attachments and accessories must only be
used for the purpose for which they were designed.
For product liability and safety reasons any modification to
the motor or its accessories, which may have an influence on
the product liability, must be agreed upon by the technical
authority of the manufacturer.
To prevent personal injury and long term risks:
• If the motor is ATEX-certified, filter/silencers must be
installed at the motor outlet ports.
Silencers are recommended also for other applications to
reduce noise exposure.
• Disconnect the motor from the air line before any adjust-
ment operation.
•
Mind your hands, hair and clothing – always keep
well away from rotating parts.
Disposal
• The disposal of this equipment must follow the legisla-
tion of the respective country.
• All damaged, badly worn or improperly functioning de-
vices
MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF OPERATION.
General safety instructions
To reduce risk of injury, everyone using, installing, repairing,
maintaining, changing accessories on, or working near this
tool must read and understand these instructions before per-
forming any such task.
Our goal is to produce tools that help you work safely and ef-
ficiently. The most important safety device for this or any
tool is YOU. Your care and good judgment are the best pro-
tection against injury. All possible hazards cannot be covered
here, but we have tried to highlight some of the important
ones.
• Only qualified and trained operators should install, ad-
just or use this power tool.
• This tool and its accessories must not be modified in any
way.
• Do not use this tool if it has been damaged.
• If the rated speed, operating pressure or hazard warning
signs on the tool cease to be legible or become detached,
replace without delay.
For additional safety information consult:
• Other documents and information packed with this
tool.
• Your employer, union and / or trade association.
• Further occupational health and safety information
can be obtained from the following web sites:
• http://www.osha.gov (USA)
• https://osha.europa.eu/ (Europe)
Air supply and connection hazards
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury.
• Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and
disconnect tool from air supply when not in use, before
changing accessories or when making repairs.
• Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
• Whipping hoses can cause severe injury. Always check
for damaged or loose hoses and fittings.
• Do not exceed maximum air pressure of 6.3 bar / 90
psig, or as stated on tool nameplate.
Entanglement hazards
• Keep away from rotating drive. Choking, scalping and /
or lacerations can occur if loose clothing, gloves, jew-
ellery, neck ware and hair are not kept away from tool
and accessories.
Projectile hazards
• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection
when involved with or near the operation, repair or
maintenance of the tool or changing accessories on the
tool.
• Be sure all others in the area are wearing impact-resis-
tant eye and face protection. Even small projectiles can
injure eyes and cause blindness.
• Ensure the workpiece is securely fixed.
Operating hazards
• Clamp the tool securely.
• Ensure the tool is at a complete stop before removing
work.
• Always fit start, stop and emergency stop controls to the
machine into which the motor/torque motor is incorpo-
rated.
