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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF NOISE HAZARDS
Always wear hearing protection (EN 352) – This refers to the operator, as well as
to any other person within the vicinity of the machine. Observe the instructions of
the employer and of the professional association.
High noise levels during operation can cause permanent hearing problems such as
tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears), hardness of hearing or
even deafness.
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Before starting work, ensure that the provided, respectively the factory-made, sound
absorbers are mounted and in proper condition.
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If possible, use sound absorbing material, in order to avoid ringing noise at the work pieces.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF VIBRATION HAZARDS
Vibrations can cause disabling damage to the nerves and blood supply of the hands and
arms.
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Wear warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry when working in cold conditions.
Exercise hands and fingers regularly.
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Do not hold the machine tool with the free hand
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Use stands and/or weight balancers, if possible.
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When using a support (e.g. stand) make sure the machine is securely fixed. If no support is
used, hold the machine with light but safe grip in order to support the tool's reaction torque.
The tighter the grip the greater the risk from vibrations.
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Mount the machine as described in the operating instruction booklet in order to avoid
unnecessary high vibrations.
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Stop work immediately, if you feel any numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of fingers or
hands. Inform the employer and consult a doctor.
Wear respiratory protection.
Use respiratory protection as instructed by your employer and as required by
occupational health and safety regulations.
Potentially generated or disturbed dust and fumes in the working environment or from
using the machine can cause ill health (e.g. cancer, birth defects, asthma and/ or
dermatitis).
· Carry out risk assessment regarding dust and fume hazards and implement appropriate
measures.
· Keep the working place clean.
· Keep in mind that working in certain materials may create dust and fumes causing a
potentially explosive atmosphere.
Remark: Some types of metal may have toxic coatings.
Please pay particular attention to avoid skin contact and breathing in, when working with
those materials. Ask your material supplier about special safety instructions and stick to them.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION
OF DUST AND FUME HAZARDS
