Metabo DKG 80/16 Manual Original página 12

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- Also ensure that no other people are placed at
risk.
4.2 Risks during operation
- The operator and maintenance staff must be
physically capable of handling the size, weight
and power output of the air tool.
- Make sure you hold the air tool correctly: be
prepared to counter both routine and unexpected
movements, so keep both hands ready.
- Ensure you stand in a safe position and keep your
balance at all times.
- Avoid accidental operation. If the air supply is
interrupted, do not actuate the trigger (9).
- Only use lubricants that have been recommended
by the manufacturer.
- Wear personal protective equipment and always
wear safety glasses and ear protection. Wearing
personal protective equipment, such as non-slip
safety shoes, reduces the risk of injury.
- Never point a stapler gun at yourself or other
persons when it is ready for operation.
- When working, hold the stapler gun such that your
head and body cannot be injured in case of a
possible kickback.
- Never trigger the stapler gun into an open area.
- When the stapler gun is ready for operation,
always carry it by the handle (10) and never with
the trigger actuated (9).
- Closely observe the conditions at the workplace.
Fasteners can possibly pierce thin workpieces or,
when working on corners and edges, slip off work-
pieces and cause injury.
- Keep all body parts such as hands, legs etc. away
from the direction of fire and ensure that the
staples cannot penetrate any body parts.
- When using the tool, be aware that the staples
may bounce off and thus cause injuries.
- Always inspect the tool for defective, incorrectly
connected or worn parts before use.
- The details of any staples that can be used must
include the minimum and maximum diameter,
length and characteristics of the staples, such as
calibre and angle.
- Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure
Ps max when using devices powered by
compressed air.
Only connect to compressed air lines
after you have ensured that it is not
possible to exceed the permissible
operating pressure by more than 10%
(e.g. using pressure reducers)
4.3 Risks associated with accessories/fas-
teners
- Disconnect the pneumatic tool from the air supply
before fitting or removing the protective cap (1),
change accessories or consumables before
adjustments are made.
- Only use accessories or staples that are suited for
this tool in size and shape and that fulfil the
requirements and the specifications listed in these
operating instructions.
- Only use accessories that are in good condition. If
accessories are defective, they may break and be
ejected during operation.
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- Use only lubricants approved by the manufacturer.
- The details of any staples that can be used must
include the minimum and maximum diameter,
length and characteristics of the staples, such as
calibre and angle.
4.4 Risks in the workplace
- Slipping, tripping and falling are the main reasons
for accidents in the workplace. Pay attention to
surfaces that may have become slippery as a
result of using the air tool, and also be careful that
the air hose does not cause someone to trip.
- Proceed carefully when working in unfamiliar envi-
ronments. Power cables and other supply lines
may represent a hidden risk.
- The air tool is not designed for use in explosive
environments and is not insulated against contact
with sources of electric power.
- Ensure that the area where you wish to work is
free of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g.
by using a metal detector).
- Keep away third parties. Clearly mark your work
area.
- Do not lean too far forward. Use only in a safe
workplace
4.5 Risks associated with noise
- Failure to use adequate ear protectors when the
noise level is high can result in lasting damage to
hearing, hearing loss and other problems, such as
tinnitus (ringing, whistling or buzzing in the ear).
- It is vital to carry out a risk assessment in relation
to these risks and to implement appropriate
control measures that take the risks into account.
- Noise levels can also be reduced through suitable
arrangement of the workplace, e.g. placing work-
pieces on noise-insulating supports.
- 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.
4.6 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.
Therefore always check that the hoses and their
fixtures are in good condition and that they have
not become loose.