Dimas DM 310, Operator'S Manual

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GB

Safety Instructions

The purpose of these operating instructions is to help you use your drill in a safer manner as well as provide information about
how to carry out maintenance. The drill is intended for use in industrial applications by experienced operators. Read through the
operating instructions carefully before you begin using the drill.

The drill may not be used before the safety risks that can be associated with its use are fully understood. Contact your dealer if
you require further information.

These safety instructions only cover the basics of safe use. It is not possible within these safety instructions to fully describe
every possible risk situation that could arise in conjunction with the use of this drill. You can, however, prevent accidents yourself
by always using common sense.

During the design and manufacture of Dimas products, great importance is placed on safety, as well as effectiveness and ease of use.

This drill is for drilling in concrete, brick and various stone materials. All other use is improper.

1. Read through and make sure that you understand the contents of these operating instructions before using or carrying out

maintenance on the drill.

2. If the operator cannot read these operating instructions it is the owner’s responsibility to explain the contents.

3. Keep the workplace tidy. Disorder leads to accident risks.

4. All operators shall be trained in the use of the drill. The owner is responsible for ensuring that the operators receive training.

5. Check that the drill is in good operating condition before you use it.

6. People and animals can distract you, causing you to lose control of the drill. You should therefore always remain concentrated

and focused on the job in hand.

7. Never leave the drill unsupervised when the motor is running. A rotating drill bit can entail a risk for serious injury.

8. Always unplug the drill during longer work breaks.

9. Be careful as clothing, long hair, and jewellery can get caught in moving parts.

10. Use suitable protective equipment, such as work clothes, protective shoes, a helmet, protective glasses and protective

earplugs or earmuffs.

11. Do not use the drill in damp environments or in conjunction with the use of flammable gases.

12. Keep the workplace well lit.

13. Avoid all physical contact with earthed surfaces.

14. When drilling, no unauthorised persons may be within the work area. Onlookers within the work area can be injured. You

should never, therefore, start the drill without being certain that no people or animals are within the work area. Secure the
work area by cordoning off if necessary.

15. When the drill is not used, it ought to be stored in a dry and locked location.

16. Do not overload the drill.

17. Keep tools sharp and clean in order to enable safer work.

18. Never carry the drill by the electrical cord.

19. Check that the electrical cord is not damaged and will not be damaged during the work to be done.

20. Stand firmly with good balance when drilling.

21. Always check the rear side of the surface where the drill bit will emerge when drilling right through. Secure/cordon off and

make sure that no people or materials can come to harm. Mark out all hidden pipes and cables, such as electrical wires and
water pipes. Cutting through such pipes and cables can lead to personal injuries or damaged equipment.

22. Always turn the drill off before moving equipment.

23. Always have another person on hand when using the drill, so that you can receive help if an accident should occur.

24. Always have first aid equipment close by when using the drill.

25. Never use the drill if it does not work as it should.

26. Keep all parts in good working order and ensure that all fixtures are properly tightened.

WARNING!

Under no circumstances may the drills be modified from the
original designs without the approval of Dimas AB. Unapproved
modifications can result in personal injury or even death.

WARNING!

Always use approved protective clothing and approved protective equipment when you use the drills. Protective
clothing and protective equipment cannot eliminate accident risks, but by using the right clothes and equipment
you can reduce the seriousness if an accident should occur. Ask your dealer what approved protective clothing and
protective equipment is recommended.