Safety Instructions - Target HD 6 Manuel D'utilisation

Safety Instructions

ENG
The purpose of these operating instructions is to help you use your machine in a safer manner as well as provide information about
how to carry out maintenance. The machine is intended for use in industrial applications by experienced operators. Read through
the operating instructions carefully before you begin using the machine.
The machine may not be used before the safety risks that can be associated with its use are fully understood. Contact your dealer/
salesman if you require further information.
It is not possible within these safety instructions to fully describe every possible risk situation that could arise in conjunction with the
use of this machine. You can, however, prevent accidents yourself by always using common sense.
During the design and manufacture of Target products, great importance is placed on safety, as well as effectiveness and ease of use.
This machine has been designed and is intended to be used for drilling in concrete, brick and various stone materials. All other use
is improper.
1. Read through and make sure that you understand the contents of these operating instructions before using or carrying out
maintenance on the machine.
2. If the operator cannot read these operating instructions it is the owner's responsibility to explain the contents.
3. Keep the workplace tidy. Disorder leads to accident risks.
4. All operators must be trained in the use of the machine. The owner is responsible for ensuring that the operators receive
training.
5. Check that the machine is in good operating condition before you use it.
6. People and animals can distract you, causing you to lose control of the machine. You should therefore always remain
concentrated and focused on the job in hand.
7. Never leave the machine unsupervised when the motor is running. A rotating drill bit can entail a risk for serious injury.
8. Always unplug the machine during longer work breaks.
9. Be careful as clothing, long hair, and jewellery can get caught in moving parts.
10. Use suitable protective equipment, such as work clothes, protective shoes, a helmet, protective glasses and protective
earplugs or earmuffs.
11. Do not use the machine in damp environments or in conjunction with the use of flammable gases.
12. Keep the workplace well lit.
13. Avoid all physical contact with grounded surfaces.
14. When drilling, no unauthorised persons may be within the work area. Onlookers within the work area can be injured. You
should never, therefore, start the machine without being certain that no people or animals are within the work area. Secure
the work area by cordoning off if necessary.
15. When the machine is not used, it ought to be stored in a dry and locked location.
16. Do not overload the machine.
17. Keep tools sharp and clean in order to enable safer work.
18. Never carry the machine by the electrical cord.
19. Check that the electrical cord is not damaged and will not be damaged during the work to be done.
20. Stand firmly with good balance when drilling. Do not perform handheld drilling on ladders.
21. Always check the rear side of the surface where the drill bit will emerge when drilling right through. Secure/cordon off and
make sure that no people or materials can come to harm. Mark out all hidden pipes and cables, such as electrical wires and
water pipes. Cutting through such pipes and cables can lead to personal injuries or damaged equipment.
22. Always turn off the machine before moving it.
23. Do not work alone. Besides being able to recieve assistance in setting up the machine, you can also recieve help if an
accident should occur.
24. Always have first aid equipment close by when using the machine.
25. Never use the machine if it does not work as it should.
26. Keep all parts in good working order and ensure that all fixtures are properly tightened.
WARNING!
Under no circumstances may the machines be modified from the original
designs without the approval of Target. Unapproved modifications can
result in personal injury or even death voids warranty.
WARNING!
Always use approved protective clothing and approved protective equipment when you use the machines.
Protective clothing and protective equipment cannot eliminate accident risks, but by using the right clothes and
equipment you can reduce the seriousness if an accident should occur. Ask your dealer what approved protective
clothing and protective equipment is recommended.
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