Work Area; Personal Safety - Campbell Hausfeld PL1640 Mode D'emploi

Operating Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
(Continued)

WORK AREA

a. Keep the work area clean and well
lighted. Cluttered benches and dark
areas increase the risks of electric
shock, fire, and injury to persons.
b. Do not operate the tool
in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. The tool is able to create
sparks resulting in the ignition of
the dust or fumes.
c. Keep bystanders, children, and
visitors away while operating the
tool. Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.

PERSONAL SAFETY

a. Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing and use common sense
when operating the tool. Do not
use the tool while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the
tool increases the risk of injury to
persons.
b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair increases the risk of injury to
persons as a result of being caught
in moving parts.
c. Avoid unintentional starting.
Be sure the switch is off before
connecting to the air supply. Do not
carry the tool with your finger on
the switch or connect the tool to the
air supply with the switch on.
d. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
e. Use safety equipment. A dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes and a hard
hat must be used for the applicable
conditions.
f. Always wear eye
protection.
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g. Always wear hearing
protection when using
the tool. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity
noise is able to cause
hearing loss.
h. Do not attach the hose or tool to
your body. Attach the hose to the
structure to reduce the risk of loss of
balance if the hose shifts.
Always remain in a
firmly balanced
position when using or handling the
tool.
Avoid long extended
periods of work
with the tool. Stop using the tool if you
feel pain in hands or arms.
TOOL USE AND CARE
a. Use clamps or another practical way
to secure and support the workpiece
to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against the body is
unstable and is able to lead to loss
of control.
b. Do not force the tool. Use the
correct tool for the application. The
correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which the
tool is designed.
c. Do not use the tool if the switch
does not turn the tool on or off. Any
tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
d.
Disconnect the
tool from the air
source before making adjustments,
doing tool maintenance, clearing
jams, leaving work area,loading,
Such
or unloading the tool.
precautionary measures reduce the
risk of injury to persons.
e. Store the tool when it is idle out
of reach of children and other
untrained persons. A tool is
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
f. Maintain the tool with care. Keep
a cutting tool sharp and clean. A
properly maintained tool, with sharp
cutting edges reduces the risk of
binding and is easier to control.
g. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that affects
the tool's operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using.
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Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools. There is a risk of
bursting if the tool is damaged.
h. Use only those fasteners listed
in the Accessories section of this
manual. Fasteners not identified
for use with this tool by the tool
manufacturer are able to result in
a risk of injury to persons or tool
damage when used in this tool.
i. Selecting an appropriate tool
actuation system, taking into
consideration the work application
for which the tool is used.
Never use
gasoline
or other flammable liquids
to clean the tool. Never use
the tool in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases. Vapors
could ignite by a spark and cause an
explosion which will result in death or
serious personal injury.
Always fit tool
with a fitting or
hose coupling on or near the tool in
such a manner that all compressed air
in the tool is discharged at the time the
fitting or hose coupling is disconnected.
Do not use a check valve or any other
fitting which allows air to remain in the
tool. Death or serious personal injury
could occur.
Never
carry
the tool by the air hose
or pull the hose to move
the tool or a compressor.
Keep hoses away from
heat, oil and sharp
edges. Replace any hose
that is damaged, weak or
worn. Personal injury or
tool damage could occur.
Do not operate or allow
anyone else to operate
the tool if any warnings
or warning labels are not legible.
Warnings or warning labels are located
on the tool magazine and body.
Do not drop or
throw the tool.
Dropping or throwing the tool can
result in damage that will make the tool
unusable or unsafe. If the tool has been
dropped or thrown, examine the tool
closely for bent, cracked or broken parts
and air leaks. STOP and repair before
using or serious injury could occur.
Clean and check all
air supply hoses
and fittings before connecting the
tool to an air supply. Replace any
damaged or worn hoses or fittings.
Tool performance or durability may be
reduced.
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