HERKULES DLS2000 Mode D'emploi page 13

• Ensure you stand in a safe position and keep your
balance at all times.
• Avoid accidental operation. If the air supply is inter-
rupted, switch off the air tool using the On/Off switch.
• Only use lubricants that have been recommended by
the manufacturer.
• Avoid any direct contact with the mounted tool both
during and after use because it may be hot or have
sharp edges.
• Wear personal protective equipment and always wear
safety glasses. By wearing personal protective equip-
ment such as gloves, protective clothing, a dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, a safety helmet or ear pro-
tectors, to suit the type of machine and its use, you
reduce the risk of injury. Wearing this equipment is
recommended.
Risks associated with recurring movements
• When working with the air tool, you may experience
an uncomfortable sensation in your hands, arms,
shoulders, neck or other body parts.
• Make sure you are in a comfortable position to carry
out work with the air tool, check that the tool is held
securely, and avoid any awkward positions that make
it difficult, for example, to keep your balance. If carry-
ing out work over an extended period, you/the opera-
tor should change position occasionally. This should
help to avoid fatigue and any unpleasant sensation.
• If the operator experiences persistent symptoms such
as feeling unwell, aches, pains or throbbing, a prick-
ling or burning sensation, loss of hearing, or joint stiff-
ening, these warning signs must not be ignored. The
operator should advise the employer of these symp-
toms and consult a qualified doctor.
Risks associated with accessory parts
• Disconnect the air tool from the air supply before se-
curing or replacing the mounted tool or accessory
part.
• Only use accessories that are designed for this device
and that fulfil the requirements and the specifications
listed in these operating instructions.
• Never use the chisel as a hand tool. They are spe-
cially designed for application in non-rotating impact
air tools and are correspondingly heattreated.
• Never use blunt chisels: they require an excessive
amount of pressure and this can result in fatigue
breakage. Blunt tools can cause increased vibration,
which is why you should always use mounted tools
that are sharp.
• Never cool hot accessory parts in water. This can lead
to brittleness and premature failure.
• Never misuse the mounted tool as a lever (e.g. for
mortising); this can result in chisel breakage or dam-
age. Work in small partial sections to avoid getting
stuck.
• Avoid any direct contact with the mounted tool both
during and after use because it may be hot or have
sharp edges.
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 en-
vironments 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).
Risks associated with dust and vapours
• The dust and vapours generated when the air tool is
used may carry health risks (e.g. cancer, birth defects,
asthma and/or dermatitis); it is therefore imperative
that a risk assessment is carried out in relation to
these risks and that suitable controls are then im-
plemented.
• The risk assessment should take into account both
the dust generated while the air tool is used and any
existing dust that may be raised during operation.
• The air tool must be operated in accordance with the
recommendations set forth in these instructions and
must be maintained in order to minimise the release
of dust and vapours.
• The extracted air must be discharged in such a way
that, in a dust-filled environment, the minimum of dust
is raised.
• If dust or vapours are generated, the main priority is
to control these at the point where they are released.
• All integral or accessory parts on the air tool that are
designed to collect, extract or prevent airborne dust or
vapours must be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
• To avoid increasing the amount of dust or vapours
generated unnecessarily, the consumables and the
mounted tool must be selected, maintained and re-
placed in accordance with these instructions.
• Use protective breathing apparatus in accordance
with your employer instructions or in accordance with
health and safety regulations.
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.
• Appropriate risk control measures may include, for ex-
ample, the use of sound-insulating materials to prevent
the knocking sounds that occur on the workpieces.
• Use ear protection in accordance with your employer
instructions or in accordance with health and safety
regulations.
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