Rapid PRO PBS151, Operating Instructions Manual

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motion hazards. It should focus on muscular- skeletal 
disorders and be preferentially based on the 
assumption that decreasing fatigue during work is 
effective in reducing disorders. 

Accessory and consumable hazards

1.  Disconnect the energy supply to the tool, such as 

air or gas or battery as applicable, before changing/
replacing accessories such as workpiece contact, or 
making any adjustments.

2.  Use only the sizes and types of accessories that are 

provided by the manufacturer.

3.  Use only lubricants recommended in this manual.

Workplace hazards

1.  Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace 

injury. Be aware of slippery surfaces caused by use of 
the tool and also of trip hazards caused by the air-line 
hose.

2.  Proceed with additional care in unfamiliar 

surroundings. Hidden hazards may exist, such as 
electricity or other utility lines. 

3.  This tool is not intended for use in potentially explosive 

atmospheres and is not insulated from coming into 
contact with electric power.

4.  Make sure there are no electrical cables, gas pipes 

etc. that could cause a hazard if damaged by use of 
the tool.

5.  Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark 

areas invite accidents.

6.  There may be local regulations concerning noise 

which must be complied with by keeping noise levels 
within prescribed limits. In certain cases, shutters 
should be used to contain noise.

Dust and exhaust hazards

1.  Always check your surroundings. The air exhausted 

from the tool may blow dust or objects and hit 
operator and/or bystanders.

2.  Direct the exhaust so as to minimize disturbance of 

dust in a dust fi lled environment.

3.  If dust or objects are emitted in the work area, reduce 

the emission as much as possible to reduce the health 
hazards and risk of injury.

Noise hazards

1.  Unprotected exposure to high noise levels can cause 

permanent, disabling, hearing loss and other problems 
such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming 
in the ears).

2.  Conduct a risk assessment regarding noise hazards in 

the work area and implement appropriate controls for 
these hazards.

3.  Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include 

actions such as damping materials to prevent 
workpieces from “ringing”.

4.  Use appropriate hearing protection.
5.  Operate and maintain the tool as recommended in 

these instructions, to prevent an unnecessary increase 
in noise levels.

6.  Take noise reduction measures, for example placing 

workpieces on sound damping supports.

Vibration hazards

1.  The vibration emission during operation depends on 

the gripping force, the contact pressure force, the 
working direction, the adjustment of energy supply, 
the workpiece, the workpiece support. Conduct a 
risk assessment regarding vibration hazards and 
implement appropriate controls for these hazards.

2.  Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to 

the nerves and blood supply of the hands and arms.

3.  Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions, 

keep your hands warm and dry.

4.  If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or 

whitening of the skin in your fi ngers or hands, seek 
medical advice from a qualifi ed occupational health 
professional regarding overall activities.

5.  Operate and maintain the tool as recommended in 

these instructions, to prevent an unnecessary increase 
in vibration levels. 

6.  Hold the tool with a light, but safe, grip because the 

risk from vibration is generally greater when the grip 
force is higher.

Additional warnings for pneumatic tools

1.  Compressed air can cause severe injury.
2.  Always shut off air supply, and disconnect tool from air 

supply when not in use.

3.  Always disconnect the tool from the compressed 

air supply before changing accessories, making 
adjustments and/or repairs, when moving away from 
an operating area to a different area.

4. Keep 

fi ngers away from trigger when not operating the 

tool and when moving from one operating position to 
another.

5.  Never direct compressed air at yourself or anyone 

else.

6.  Whipping hoses can cause severe injury. Always 

check for damaged or loose hoses or fi ttings.

7.  Never carry a pneumatic tool by its hose.
8.  Never drag a pneumatic tool by its hose.
9.  When using pneumatic tools, do not exceed the 

maximum operating pressure ps max.

10. Pneumatic tools should only be powered by 

compressed air at the lowest pressure required for 
the work process to reduce noise and vibration, and 
minimize wear.

11. Using oxygen or combustible gases for 

operating pneumatic tools creates a fi re and 
explosion hazard. 

12. Be careful when using pneumatic tools as 

the tool could become cold, affecting grip and control.

Additional warnings for tools with contact 
actuation Capability

1.  Do not rest your fi nger on the trigger when picking 

up the tool, moving between operating areas and 
positions or walking, as resting fi nger on trigger can 
lead to inadvertent operation.

2.  If this tool has either selective actuation for 

contact actuation or continuous contact 
actuation by actuation mode selectors or is 
a contact actuation or continuous actuation 
contact tool and marked with beside symbol, 
intended uses are for production applications 
such as pallets, furniture, manufactured 
housings, upholstery and sheeting.

3.  Do not use this tool in contact actuation for