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Safety regulations
These instructions contain important sections dealing with safety.
Special attention must be paid to all framed safety text that begins with a warning symbol (triangle) followed
by a signal word, as shown below
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WARNING
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CAUTION
Also observe the following general safety rules:
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Before starting the machine, read through these instructions carefully.
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Also read through the red safety instructions before putting the machine to use.
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For reasons of product safety, the machine must not be modified.
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Use approved personal protective equipment.
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Use Atlas Copco Genuine Parts only.
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Replace damaged or worn plates.
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Only trained personnel may work on the machine.
General
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WARNING
Take every precaution not to injure yourself
or other personnel. Read through the sepa-
rate safety instruction leaflet before putting
the hammer to work.
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WARNING
Make sure that the carrier is sufficiently
stable during transportation and while wor-
king with the hammer.
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WARNING
Never intervene in the hydraulic hammer, its
hoses or connections when the hydraulic
system is pressurized.
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CAUTION
Never intervene in the hydraulic hammer
when the oil is hot. Hot oil can cause burns.
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denotes a hazard or hazardous procedure which CAN lead to serious or
life-threatening injuries if the warning is not observed.
denotes a risk or risky procedure which CAN lead to personal injury or damage
to equipment if the caution is not observed.
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CAUTION
Avoid getting hydraulic oil on your hands.
Use protective gloves.
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WARNING
Take care when working at the hammer. Oil
spills are harmful to nature and vegetation.
Oil patches can cause accidents due to slip-
ping.
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Always clean the house couplings before discon-
necting and connecting them.
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Always plug hoses and hose nipples with clean,
tight plugs on disconnection.
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When assembling the hammer, always connect
the pressure and return hoses first.Then run the
oil through the system filter for about 3 minutes
to clean the hoses. Then connect the hammer.
The same applies when changing a hydraulic
hose.
Important: Do not tip oil into the environment. Di-
spose of it properly.
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Do not start the hammer until the oil in the hy-
draulic system has reached the correct working
temperature for the carrier.
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If the oil temperature in the tank goes above
80 °C the hammer must not be operated.
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