PNEUMATIC FILE Safety Information
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• Injury can be caused by uncontrolled move-
ments of the tool: always ensure that all of the
guide plate (if fitted) is held firmly against the
workpiece.
• Cutting with these tools will create hot and
sharp edges on the workpiece. Wear gloves to
protect hands.
• Never force tool to cut faster or through heav-
ier gauge material than rated capacity.
Repetitive motion hazards
• When using a power tool to perform work-re-
lated activities, the operator might experience
discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck,
or other parts of the body.
• Adopt a comfortable posture whilst maintain-
ing secure footing and avoiding awkward or
off-balance postures. Changing posture during
extended tasks can help avoid discomfort and
fatigue.
• Do not ignore symptoms such as persistent or
recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching,
tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiff-
ness. Stop using the tool, tell your employer
and consult a physician.
•Noise and Vibration hazards
• High sound levels can cause permanent hearing
loss and other problems such as tinnitus. Use
hearing protection as recommended by your
employer or occupational health and safety reg-
ulations.
• Exposure to vibration can cause disabling dam-
age to the nerves and blood supply of the hands
and arms. Wear warm clothing and keep your
hands warm and dry. If numbness, tingling,
pain or whitening of the skin occurs, stop using
tool, tell your employer and consult a physi-
cian.
• Hold the tool in a light but safe grip because
the risk from vibration is generally greater
when the grip force is higher. Where possible
support the weight of the tool with a balancer.
• To prevent unnecessary increases in noise and
vibration levels:
• Operate and maintain the tool, and select,
maintain and replace the accessories and con-
sumables, in accordance with this instruction
manual;
• Use damping materials to prevent workpieces
from “ringing.”
Workplace hazards
• Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury
or death. Be aware of excess hose left on the
walking or work surface.
• Avoid inhaling dust or fumes or handling de-
bris from the work process which can cause ill
health (for example, cancer, birth defects,
asthma and/or dermatitis). Use dust extraction
and wear respiratory protective equipment
when working with materials which produce
airborne particles.
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction activi-
ties contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paints
• Crystalline silica bricks and cement and
other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated rubber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-
proved safety equipment, such as dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out micro-
scopic particles.
• Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings.
Hidden hazards may exist, such as electricity or
other utility lines.
• This tool is not intended for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres and is not insulated
from coming into contact with electric power.
DO NOT DISCARD – GIVE TO USER
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