vibration. When drilling through-holes, reduce the contact pressure shortly before the drill bit
penetrates the material (for thin walled work pieces there is the risk that the drill hitches the
work piece and lifts it.)
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It is possible that the drill bit keeps on running after the machine has been switched off. Wait
until it stops.
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Never stop the drill chuck or the drill bit by hand.
CAUTION – Loose clothing, personal jewellery (e.g. necklace), scarves/ ties,
long hair or gloves can get caught up in the machine tool or accessories and
thus cause severe injuries (lack of breath by throttling, abrasions, skin injuries
and/ or cuts and lacerations).
Wear suitable, close fitting work clothing!
Wear a hair net, if you have long hair. When handling the machine, jewellery,
necklaces, etc. have to be removed or are forbidden, respectively.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF NOISE HAZARDS
Always wear hearing protection – 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.
During operation high noise levels can cause permanent hearing problems such
as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears), hardness of
hearing or even deafness.
• Before starting work, ensure that the provided, respectively the factory•made,
sound absorbers are mounted and in proper condition.
• If possible, use sound absorbing material, in order to avoid ringing noise at the
work pieces.
Vibrations can cause damage of nerves and blood vasculares in 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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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
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION
OF ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION
OF VIBRATION HAZARDS
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