Rothenberger ROPOWER 50 R Mode D'emploi page 6

In the event of faults (unusual smell, vibrations, unusual noises) during work with the
ROPOWER 50 R, it is essential to immediately press the safety pedal and perform an
EMERGENCY STOP of the machine!
If the machine is running, it is prohibited to hold the workpieces manually or to perform
similar work, and to fit and remove parts such as filters, valves, pipe sections etc!
Only persons who have been instructed on how to operate the machine may carry out
work listed in Chapter 1.1 "Correct use"!
Never operate the machine when tired or when under the influence of alcohol, medicines
or drugs!
Wear safety clothing!
Wear a safety mask to provide protection against splashes of thread-tapping oil as well
as any chlorine gas vapours (from thread-tapping oil burning on hot tool and workpiece
surfaces)!
Wear a safety hat to cover and protect long hair.
Wear safety gloves when changing the thread-tapping jaws, the pipe cutting wheel and
the pipe deburrer.
Wear safety gloves when changing the tool and workpiece. The thread and thread
cutting jaws get hot during thread-tapping!
Wear safety footwear. Risk of injury (slipping) on any escaping thread-tapping oil! Risk
of injury from wet, slippery and possibly off-centre machine parts when changing the
tool!
Do not remove metal and plastic chips using compressed air! There is a risk of eye
injuries and loss of eyesight!
Keep the working area clean and orderly. Disorder at the workplace increases the risk of
accidents and injuries!
Remove hand tools from the machine before switching it on! Risk of accidents and
injury!
Take account of ambient influences! Ensure that the lighting is good! Do not leave
electrical tools out in the rain! Do not use electrical tools in a damp or wet environment!
Risk of electric shock!
Do not use electrical tools near flammable liquids or gases. Risk of detonation and
explosion!
Ensure sufficient ventilation during indoor use (closed rooms).
The permissible ambient temperature is between 0°C and 40°C!
Keep tools in a safe place! When they are not being used, store tools in a dry, locked
room so that they are not accessible to children!
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