Noise Hazards - Würth DIGA WO-1/21 Traducción Del Manual De Instrucciones De Servicio Original

Always maintain a balanced posture and
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secure footing.
Set the tool aside in a secure manner when not
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being used.
Use of suitable safety glasses; appropriate
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safety gloves and protective clothing are
recommended.
Dust mask, safety helmet, safety shoes and
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other personal protective equipment are
required in some working environments.
Employer, tool owner and operator must
enforce the wearing of the personal protective
equipment necessary for the specific working
environment by all employees.
Only use the correct mains adapter, the correct
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battery and the correct gas cartridge for the
tool – see section Technical data.
Repeating movements
If a tool is used for a long time, it can result in
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discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck
or other body parts.
When using a tool, the operator must adopt a
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suitable but still ergonomic stance. Ensure you
are standing securely and avoid uncomfortable
of unstable body postures.
If a tool operator experiences symptoms such
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as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain,
throbbing, pins and needles, numbness, bur-
ning, or stiffness, do not ignore these warning
signs. The operator should consult a health pro-
fessional and describe all of their work tasks.
Each risk assessment should focus on muscu-
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loskeletal disorders, in particular based on the
assumption that reducing tiredness during work
can effectively reduce health disorders.
Dangers related to accessories and
consumables
Use only fasteners and accessories that have
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been manufactured or recommended by
Würth.
Do not lubricate the tool. Never lubricate the
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tool as this can cause problems.
The Technical Data section contains detailed
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information about fasteners and accessories.
Disconnect the energy supply to the tool, for
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example battery or gas, before you change
or replace accessories such as the workpiece
contact or if you are making settings.
Safety instructions
Workplace dangers
Slipping, tripping and falling are the main rea-
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sons for injuries in the workplace. Be aware of
slippery surfaces which could be created by
using the tool.
Exercise extra care in environments that you
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are not familiar with. Hidden hazards may
exist, e.g. power or other service lines.
The tool is not intended for use in areas with
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explosive atmospheres and is not insulated to
protect against contact with electrical power
sources.
Be especially carefully when firing fasteners
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into existing walls or other blind areas, to
prevent contact with objects hidden therein
(e.g. electric cable, gas lines) or with persons
on the other side.
Hazards due to dust and exhaust gas
If the tool is used in an area with
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static dust, it can stir up the dust and
cause a dangerous situation. The risk
assessment should include dust that is gene-
rated by use of the tool and the possibility of
whirling up existing dust.
Align the exhaust gases so that the dust
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charge in a dust-filled environment is mini-
mised.
Where hazards caused by dust or exhaust gas
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exist, the priority is to control these by chan-
ging the blowing out direction of the tool.

Noise hazards

Unprotected contact with high noise levels can
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result in permanent hearing damage, hearing
loss and other problems such as tinnitus (rin-
ging, buzzing, whistling or humming noise in
the ears). A risk assessment and the introduc-
tion of suitable checks for such hazards are
therefore vital.
Suitable measures for reduction of the risk
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include, amongst others, material insulation
measures in order to prevent workpieces from
"ringing".
Use suitable hearing protection.
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Operate and maintain the tool according to
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the recommendations in the sections Working
Instructions and Maintenance/Care to prevent
an unnecessarily high noise level.
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