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Working safely with this machine is pos-
sible only when the operating and safety
information are read completely and the
instructions contained therein are strictly
followed. In addition, the general safety
notes in the enclosed booklet must be observed.
Before using for the first time, ask for a practical
demonstration.
The unit must not be damp and must not
be used in a wet environment.
Wear protective glasses and hearing pro-
tection.
For long hair, wear hair protection. Work
only with closely fitting clothes.
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Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs
onto the power tool. The protective insulation can
thereby be rendered ineffective. Adhesive labels
are recommended.
❏
Only use an undamaged plug and cable.
Health risk due to noxious matter in the work piece
❏
Do not treat any materials that produce any parti-
cles that are detrimental to health (e. g. asbestos).
When sanding coatings that contain lead, for
example, or some types of wood or metal,
injurious/poisonous dust is produced.
❏
Danger! Tools with sharp edges can cause injury.
Always wear protective gloves.
Operation over a longer period can be detrimental to
health
❏
Vibrations in the hand/arm caused whilst working
with this power tool primarily depend on the appli-
cation.
Adopt the correct behaviour in order to reduce the
effect of the vibration:
– in the case of strong vibration, make a pause or
change your task more frequently,
– keep your hands warm,
– whilst working, only grip the power tool as firmly
as necessary,
– only work with power tools that are in perfect
operating condition,
– select the correct application tool,
– only work with sharp cutting blades,
– select the oscillation frequency according to the
Würth instructions, avoid any resonance,
– take part in the training programs for learning
how to adopt the correct working techniques.
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If these recommendations are not observed, high
vibration values that persist during daily work over
a longer period of time can be detrimental to
health:
– Disturbed circulation in the hands.
Symptoms: white finger tips and sensitivity to stim-
uli caused by cold.
– Disturbance of the nervous system.
Symptoms: Tingling sensation and numbness in
the fingers.
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If these symptoms are continually disregarded,
permanent damage to the nerves or blood vessels
could occur.
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In the industrial safety directives
(e. g. directive 2002/44/EC), a maximum daily
exposure limit is stipulated of 5 m/s
2
. This expo-
sure limit is normalised to a daily reference period
of 8 hours and must not be exceeded. The rated
acceleration serves for calculating the daily expo-
sure.
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Würth application tools are marked according to
the vibration class. The classification of the appli-
cation tools in vibration classes (VC0, VC1, …) is
based on the rated accelerations calculated in the
laboratory which merely serve as approximate
vibration values. During work, accelerations can
occur that deviate from these approximate values.
Damage to property/material
❏
The mains voltage must correspond with the volt-
age specifications on the power tool.
Personal protective equipment.
When using this power tool wear the following pro-
tective items:
❏
Protective gloves with vibration absorption
(EN ISO 10 819), protective glasses, ear protec-
tion.
❏
If dust is produced, wear a dust-protection mask
and use a dust extractor.
❏
Use only original Würth parts and accessories.
For Your Safety
GB
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For further notes on safety refer to the enclosed sheet
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