General Safety Instructions And Principles - Bollhoff RQ P1000 Manual Del Usuario

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1. General safety instructions and principles

ATTENTION! Read all instructions and principles carefully. Every person installing, operating
or maintaining the tool must be first thoroughly acquainted with this operations manual and
is obliged to adhere to the following safety instructions and principles:
• The tool must not be used for other purposes than those for which it was designed.
• The tool must not be used in a different manner than that recommended by the manufacturer
• Any alterations of the tool, its accessories or spare parts remain in sole responsibility of the customer.
After agreement the manufacturer provide technical support in designing and making additional
alterations.
• The tool must be kept in good conditions and regularly checked for damage and operation tested.
The tool must be repaired only by an authorized technician or by a person trained by the manufacturer
or supplier. Should you have any demand for training, please contact your sales agent.
• The tool must always be operated in accordance with respective health and safety regulations.
• All queries regarding proper and safe operation of the tool should be addressed to your sales agent.
• Safety principles that must be adhered to in connection with operation of this tool must be known to
all workers who operate the tool.
• When handling the tool take extra care to avoid unwanted activation and possible injury.
• The tool must be disconnected from the source of compressed air during any kind of maintenance or
repair (does not apply to replacing nose-pieces and emptying the mandrel container).
• Before operating the tool always adopt a firm posture and steady position.
• It is necessary to prevent break-away shanks endangering safe operation of the tool. Avoid setting
rivets outside of the material as the shank may be ejected at speed.
• Never aim with the tool at another person.
• Always check that the vent holes are not blocked or covered and that the supply hose are in good
condition.
• Working pressure must not exceed 0,7 MPa.
• Oxygen or other flammable gasses from pressure cylinders must not serve as power supply.
• When operating the tool it is recommended to use safety glasses and gloves.
• If the continuous cycle of riveting exceeds 8 hours per day, it is recommended that the operators
use ear protectors.
• When working with the tool the operator must not have loose clothing, long hair or jewellery etc.
to avoid getting caught by the tool.
• Same safety instructions apply for persons standing close to the tool.
• Avoid unnecessary contact with the hydraulic fluid to prevent possible allergy reaction of the skin.
• The tool is not designed for outdoor and explosive environments.
• After the service life, discard the tool according to the Disposal Act no. 185/01 Coll.
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