Atlas Copco RRH 04P-01 Instructions page 4

Safety and operating instructions
4 Explosive atmosphere must not be ignited
To prevent injury and property loss from fires:
• use other technique
• use accessories of non sparking material (e.g.
needle attachment of Beryllium copper for a
needle scaler)
5 Electric chock may be fatal
• avoid chiselling into electric wiring hidden inside
walls etc.
Long term risks when using the machine
6 Always use ear protection
To prevent gradual loss of hearing due to exposure
to high noise levels:
• wear ear protection
7 Vibration may be harmful to hands and
arms
• use vibration dampened tools if available
• reduce the total time of exposure to vibrations,
particularly if the operator has to guide the chisel
by hand
8 Dust generated during operation may be
harmful
• use spot suction or a breathing apparatus
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Proper use and maintenance
9 Do not perform idle blows with a hammer
• they will cause high internal stresses and shorten
the life of the tool
• note the risk of shooting out the chisel, die or
punch if the retainer is not in order
10 Quick coupling
• if a quick coupling is used on a percussive tool,
it shall be separated from the tool by a whip hose
(length 0.5 m)
11 Maintenance
Good service life and safe function is offered if the
instructions for lubrication, maintenance and over-
haul supplied with the machine are followed.
Use genuine Atlas Copco replacement kits and
parts only.
Warning
• Make sure you are familiar with the operating in-
structions before you use this machine.
• This machine, its attachments and accessories
must only be used for the purpose for which they
were designed.
General riveting work (not for nailing etc without
proper attachments).
• For product liability and safety reasons any
modification to the machine, its attachments or
accessories must be agreed in advance with an
authorized technical representative of the manu-
facturer.
• Before making any adjustments to the machine,
e.g. changing an accessory, please ensure that the
air supply is disconnected.
• Use the adjustable hand guard for supporting the
machine-
do not hold your hands on the rivet punch.
• The punch retainer spring is designed for use on
RRH 04/06/08 only.
• Turn the exhaust guard to the desired position.
RRH 04P-01