SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF OPERATING HAZARDS
Before starting work make sure that the hands are protected against: impacts, crushing,
hits, cuts, abrasions and heat. The operating and maintenance personnel must be physically
able to handle the bulk, the weight, the power and/or the torque of the machine. Do not use
the machine if you have taken any medication or drugs, after drinking alcohol or with any other
constraints on your vision, reaction time or judgment. Work in the best possible position so
that you can react with both hands to any normal or unexpected movements of the machine.
Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing in order to avoid improper strain and to
be able to support the reaction torque of the machine. If you cannot safely support the reaction
torque of the machine, use a torque reaction bar (e.g. linear stand, telescopic arm, holding
fixture/ holder-on, support grip).
Additionally observe the following:
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Operate the machine only after having carefully read the operation manual.
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Use impact wrenches only in combination with appropriate power sockets.
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Never use power sockets with worn out square drive. Prior to each application, check that
the square drive at the power socket and the square drive of the impact wrench is not worn
out, or if there are any fissures (cracks). Ensure that the power socket is properly seated on
the square drive before each startup.
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Before each startup, ensure that the reverse valve for rotation direction left and right is in
the correct position. Do not start the machine, unless the power socket is seated solidly and
correctly on the screw head or on the nut.
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Do not hold or guide the machine at the turning power socket.
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Consider enough space behind you when loosening screw connections, so that the
operating hand cannot be jammed.
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Use only extensions, adapters and joints, which are explicitly approved for the application
with impact wrenches.
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If the machine shows any signs of abnormal operation or performance, work must be
stopped instantly for maintenance and repair.
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 ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS
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