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WARNING!
Some dust particles created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drill and other construction
jobs contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated timber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals:
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Work in a well-ventilated area.
•
Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter microscopic
particles
VIBRATION
The European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive has been
brought in to help reduce hand arm vibration syndrome injuries to
power tool users. The directive requires power tool manufacturers
and suppliers to provide indicative vibration test results to enable
users to make informed decisions as to the period of time a power
tool can be used safely on a daily basis and the choice of tool.
SEE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL FOR THE VIBRATION LEVELS OF YOUR TOOL.
The declared vibration emission value should be used as a
minimum level and should be used with the current guidance on
vibration.
Calculating the actual period of use can be difficult and the HSE
website has further information.
The declared vibration emission been measured in accordance
with EN62841-1, EN62841-2-5 and may be used to compare one
tool with another tool. The declared vibration emission value may
also be used in preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING!
The vibration emission value during actual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared value
depending on the ways in which the tool is used
dependant on the following examples and other variations
on how the tool is used:
• How the tool is used and the materials being cut or
drilled.
• The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
• Use the correct accessories for the tool and ensure
they are sharp and in good condition.
• The tightness of the grip on the handles.
• The tool is being used as intended by its design and
these instructions.
WARNING!
Identify safety measures to protect the
operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in
the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts
of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is
switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the
trigger time).
While working with this power tool, hand/arm vibrations occur.
Adopt the
correct working practices in order to reduce the
exposure to vibration. This tool may cause hand-arm vibration
syndrome if its use is not adequately managed.
Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk. ALWAYS use sharp
chisels, drills and blades. Maintain this tool in accordance with
these instructions and keep well lubricated (where appropriate).
