Additional Safety Instructions - Metabo DSX 150 Manual Original

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Use ear protection in accordance with your
employer instructions or in accordance with health
and safety regulations.
The air tool must be operated in accordance with
the recommendations provided in these instruc-
tions and must be maintained in order to avoid
unnecessarily raising the noise level.
To avoid increasing the noise level unnecessarily,
the consumables and the mounted tool must be
selected, maintained and replaced in accordance
with these instructions.
The integrated sound absorber must not be
removed. You must ensure the sound absorber is in
good working order.
4.9 Risks associated with vibration
The effects of vibrations can damage nerves and
impair blood circulation in the hands and arms.
When working in cold environments, you must wear
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry.
If you notice that the skin on your fingers or hands is
numb, prickling or turning white, stop working with
the air tool immediately, notify your employer and
consult a doctor.
The air tool must be operated in accordance with
the recommendations provided in these instruc-
tions and must be maintained in order to avoid
unnecessarily raising the level of vibration.
Hold the air tool firmly but not too tightly using the
required manual torque reaction: the risk of vibra-
tion is increased when the grip force is higher.

4.10 Additional safety instructions

Compressed air can cause serious injury.
Whenever the air tool is not in use, and before
replacing accessory parts or when carrying out
repairs, you must ensure that air supply is shut off,
that the air hose is depressurised and that the air
tool is disconnected from the compressed air
supply.
Never direct the air jet at yourself or other people.
Whiplashing hoses can cause serious injury. There-
fore always check that the hoses and their fixtures
are in good condition and that they have not
become loose.
If universal swivel couplings (claw couplings) are
being used, locking pins are also required. You
should also use whip check hose restraints in case
there is a problem with the connection between the
hose and air tool or between the hoses themselves.
Ensure that the maximum pressure specified on the
air tool is not exceeded.
Never carry air tools by the hose.
4.11 Additional safety instructions
- If applicable, observe any particular health and
safety or accident prevention regulations
governing the use of compressors and
compressed air tools.
- Ensure that the maximum supply pressure speci-
fied in the Technical Specifications is not
12 exceeded.
- Do not overload the tool – use it only within the
performance range for which it was designed (see
"Technical Specifications").
- Use non-hazardous lubricants. Ensure the work-
place is adequately ventilated. If there is a large
amount of discharge: check the air tool and have
it repaired if necessary.
- Do not operate the tool unless you are completely
focused. You must be alert, pay attention to what
you are doing and proceed cautiously when
working with an air tool. Never use a tool when you
are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. Just one moment's carelessness
when using the tool can cause serious injury.
- Make sure your workplace is clean and well lit.
Untidy or poorly lit workplaces can cause acci-
dents.
- Keep air tools away from children.
- Do not store the tool outdoors or in damp condi-
tions without protection.
- Protect the air tool, especially the compressed air
connection and the control elements from dust
and dirt.
- Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory
diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcino-
genic, such as oak and beech dust, especially in
conjunction with additives for wood conditioning
(chromate, wood preservative). Material
containing asbestos must only be treated by
specialists.
- Use a dust extraction device where possible.
- For efficient dust collection, use a suitable
Metabo vacuum cleaner together with this air
tool.
- The workplace must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
- Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
- Materials emitting dusts or vapours that may be
harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
- Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with
the help of clamping devices.
Information in these operating instructions is cate-
gorised as shown below:
Danger! Risk of personal injury or environ-
mental damage.
Caution. Risk of material damage
4.12 Symbols on the air tool
Read the Operating Instructions before
starting to use the machine.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear ear protectors.