Personal Safety - Hilti DSH 600-X Manual De Instrucciones Original

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Personal safety

▶ Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the tool for purposes for which it was not intended. Use it only
as directed and when in technically faultless condition.
▶ Never tamper with or modify the power tool in any way.
▶ Only persons who are familiar with it, who have been trained on how to use it safely and who understand
the resulting hazards are permitted to use the product. The product is not intended for use by children.
▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the product. Do not use
the product while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the product can result in serious personal injury.
▶ The user and persons in the vicinity must wear ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection, a hard hat, ear
protectors, protective gloves, protective footwear and light respiratory protection while the tool is in use.
▶ Always hold the tool firmly with both hands on the grips provided. Keep the grips dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
▶ Never use the tool without the guard (hood). Adjust the guard to the correct position. The guard must be
securely attached and positioned for maximum safety, so that the smallest possible part of the cut-off
wheel is exposed to the operator. Make sure that sparks created during use do not present a hazard. The
guard helps to protect the operator from broken wheel fragments, inadvertent contact with the cut-off
wheel and uncontrolled flying sparks.
▶ Before using the product, or if an obstacle is contacted while the product is in use, check the guard
immediately for possible damage. Replace the guard immediately if it is damaged or broken.
▶ Do not touch rotating parts – risk of injury!
▶ Maintain a firm footing and balance at all times. This will allow you to control the tool better, even in
unexpected situations, for example, in the event of experiencing kickback or rotational forces. Avoid
unusual postures.
▶ Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be snagged by moving parts.
▶ Releasing the throttle safety grip when the tool is running at full speed causes the tool to tip forward
slightly due to the braking torque. Be prepared for this and grip the tool securely with both hands on the
grips provided.
▶ If the product or the cut-off wheel has been dropped or has fallen, check the product and the cut-off
wheel for damage. Change the cut-off wheel if necessary.
▶ Switch the product off before adjusting the guard or changing the cut-off wheel.
▶ Wear protective gloves when changing the cut-off wheel. Touching the cut-off wheel presents a risk of
injury (cuts or burns).
▶ Make sure fire extinguishers are available for use as there is a risk of fire due to flying sparks and the use
of flammable fuel.
▶ Do not use a reducing bushing.
▶ Use of the wet cutting method is preferable in order to reduce the amount of dust produced when cutting
mineral materials and asphalt.
▶ Avoid skin contact with the slurry created when using the wet cutting method.
▶ Dust from materials such as paint containing lead, some types of wood, minerals and metal can be
harmful to health. Contact with or inhalation of the dust can cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory or
other diseases to the operator or bystanders. To reduce the amount of dust produced when cutting, we
recommend use of the wet cutting method. Make sure that the workplace is well ventilated. It is advisable
to wear a filter class P2 dust mask. Comply with national regulations applicable to the materials you will
be working with.
▶ Cutting material containing asbestos is not permissible.
▶ Take breaks between working and do relaxation and finger exercises to improve the blood circulation in
your fingers. Exposure to vibration during long periods of work can lead to disorders of the blood vessels
and nervous system in the fingers, hands and wrists.
▶ Consult the responsible structural engineer, architect or person in charge of the building project before
starting work. Slits cut into load-bearing walls or other structures can influence the statics of the structure,
especially when reinforcing bars or load-bearing components are cut.
▶ If work involves break-through, always secure the area on the side opposite where the work is carried
out. Pieces of debris could drop out and/or fall down and injure other persons.
▶ Never leave the tool running while unattended. Switch the engine off and wait until the cut-off wheel has
come to a complete standstill before placing the tool on the ground or before transporting it.
▶ Make sure that the pump cover is installed if you operate the product without an external water pump.
▶ Switch the product off after use.
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