Silverline 783124, Manual

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GB

Vibration Hazards

This information shall draw attention to vibration hazards that have not been 
eliminated by design and construction and remain as residual vibration 
risks. It shall enable employers to identify the circumstances in which the 
operator is likely to be at risk from vibration exposure If the vibration-
emission value obtained using ISO 28927-3 does not adequately represent 
the vibration emission in the intended uses (and foreseeable misuses) of the 
machine, additional information and/or warnings shall be supplied to enable 
the risks arising from vibration to be assessed and managed.
•  Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the nerves and 

blood supply of the hands and arms

•  Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions and keep your 

hands warm and dry

•  If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin in 

your fingers or hands, stop using the tool, inform your employer and 
consult a physician

•  Operate and maintain the tool as recommended in the instruction 

handbook, to prevent an unnecessary increase in vibration levels

•  Hold the tool with a light but safe grip, taking account of the required 

hand reaction forces, because the risk from vibration is generally greater 
when the grip force is higher

Safety Instructions for Pneumatic 

Tools

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

•  Whenever universal twist couplings (claw couplings) are used, lock 

pins should be installed and whipcheck safety cables should be used 
to safeguard against possible hose-to-tool or hose-to-hose connection 
failure

•  Do not exceed the maximum air pressure stated on the tool
•  Never carry an air tool by the hose

Spray Gun Safety

Dangerous environment

•  Ensure there is adequate clear space around the work area. Only use 

spraying tools in a well-ventilated area or a specialist spray booth. Be 
aware that air hoses can present a trip hazard; always lay hoses in a way 
that minimises hazards.

Protect your eyes

•  Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses.

Protect your hearing

•  Always wear ear protection.

Protection from vibration

•  Hand-held air tools may produce vibration and should not be used for 

long periods without a break. Vibration can cause disease. Gloves may 
help to maintain good blood circulation in the fingers. 

Protective equipment

•  Always wear appropriate protective equipment including but not limited 

to overalls, gloves, facemask etc.

•  It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that other persons in the vicinity 

of the work area are also equipped with the appropriate protective 
equipment.

Use the correct air hose

•  Use lightweight hose to connect the tool to the air compressor.
•  Air should be supplied by a suitable length of 8mm (

5

⁄

16

") diameter 

air hose fitted with a female 

1

⁄

4

" NPS connection at gun end. For hose 

lengths over 15m (50'), use 9.5mm (

3

⁄

8

") diameter hose.

•  When spraying, ensure that the gun is connected to a clean, filtered air 

supply.

Always disconnect

•  Ensure that your air tool has completely stopped functioning before 

putting it down.

•  Disconnect an air tool from the air supply before performing any 

servicing or refilling

•  Ensure the air tool is switched OFF before connecting to air supply. Be 

aware that air tools may hold residual pressure after use. Always bleed 
air pressure from the tool after shutting off air supply.

Do not abuse the tool

•  Do not increase air pressure above the recommended level; excessive 

pressure leads to wear of moving parts, possible failure and may cause 
the tool casing to split.

•  Do not attempt to modify air tools. Any attempt to modify this air tool 

could result in serious injury to you or others, and will invalidate its 
warranty.

Use of spray guns

•  Do not aim a spray gun at people or animals!
•  When spraying keep away from heat and naked flames!

WARNING

: Solvents and paints are flammable, harmful and can even be 

toxic. Some solvents and paints are extremely flammable. Handle with care, 
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Store solvents and paint 
in suitable sealed, leak proof containers. Always wear suitable protective 
equipment and dispose of solvents and paints, as well as contaminated 
items, as special waste, according to laws and regulations.

WARNING

: Solvents that are chemically based on halogenated hydrocarbon, 

like trichloroethane and methylene chloride 1,1,1, for example, may cause 
chemical reactions in combination with aluminium and galvanized or hot 
galvanized components and will therefore represent a potential risk of 
explosion.

WARNING

: When spraying coating materials, dangerous vapours or 

aerosols, which are detrimental to your health, are produced. Please 
read all labels and safety instructions carefully, and observe all indicated 
instructions and recommendations. In case of doubt, please ask the 
material supplier. Use respiratory protection when spraying. The respiratory 
equipment used must be suitable for the material in use and adapted to the 
degree of the vapour concentration. When spraying paint, use respiratory 
equipment independent of the ambient atmosphere, or equipment with filter 
combination A1/A2-P2. Ensure a sufficient protection of your skin during all 
spraying and cleaning procedures. Wear appropriate protective clothes and 
use suitable protective skin ointments.

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