Parkside PDMS A1 User Manual

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PDMS A1

should adopt a comfortable posture whilst
ensuring a secure hold and avoiding awkward
postures or positions in which it is diﬃ cult to
maintain balance. The operator should change
positions during the course of long-lasting tasks.
This can be helpful in the prevention of discom-
fort and fatigue.

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If the operator notices symptoms such as
persistent or recurring illness, discomfort, throb-
bing, pain, tingling, burning or stiﬀ ness, these
indications should not be ignored. In this case,
the operator should consult a suitably qualiﬁ ed
physician.

Risks due to dust and vapours

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The dust and vapours produced by using the
mini die grinder can be hazardous to health
(e.g. cause cancer, birth defects, asthma and/
or dermatitis); it is essential to carry out a risk
assessment relating to these risks and to imple-
ment corresponding regulatory mechanisms.

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The risk assessment should include all dust
caused by the use of the machine and any
existing dust that may be whirled up at the
same time.

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The mini die grinder must be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommen-
dations contained in this manual to reduce the
release of dust and vapours to a minimum.

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The exhaust air should be routed so that the
raising of dust in already dusty environments is
kept to a minimum.

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If dusts or vapours are created, the main prior-
ity must be to control these at the site of their
release.

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All inserts or accessories of the machine in-
tended for collecting, extracting or suppressing
airborne dust or vapours or should be used and
serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Consumables/machine tools must be selected,
maintained and replaced in accordance with
the recommendations in this guide in order to
avoid unnecessary intensiﬁ cation of dust or
vapour production.

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Use breathing equipment as per the instructions

provided by your employer or as required by
health and safety regulations.

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Working with certain materials can lead to
emissions of dust and vapours that are poten-
tially explosive.

Risks due to noise

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Excessive noise levels in conjunction with insuf-
ﬁ cient hearing protection may lead to perma-
nent hearing damage, hearing loss and other
problems, such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing,
whistling or humming in your ears). Therefore it
is essential that a risk assessment is carried out
with respect to these risks and that appropriate
regulatory mechanisms are implemented.

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Suitable regulatory mechanisms include meas-
ures such as the use of insulation materials to
avoid pinging occurring on the workpieces.

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Use ear protection equipment as per the instruc-
tions provided by your employer or as required
by health and safety regulations.

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The mini die grinder must be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommen-
dations contained in this manual to reduce any
unnecessary increase in noise levels.

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Consumables/machine tools must be selected,
maintained and replaced in accordance with
the recommendations in this guide in order to
avoid unnecessary increase in noise levels.

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If the mini die grinder is equipped with a
silencer, always ensure that this is in place
and is operational while the machine is being
operated.

Risks due to vibrations

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Vibrations can damage the nerves and cause
disruptions to the blood circulation in the hands
and arms.

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When working in a cold environment, wear
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and
dry.

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If you notice numbness, tingling or pain in
your ﬁ ngers or hands or notice that the skin of
your ﬁ ngers or hands has become pale, stop
working with the mini die grinder and consult a
doctor.

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