Safety and operating instructions
WARNING Dust hazard
Some dusts, fumes or other airborne material created
during use of the machine may contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of such chemicals are:
Crystalline silica, cement and other masonry
●
products.
●
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
rubber.
Lead from lead-based paints.
●
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work
►
in a well ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING Electric shock
The hydraulic breaker is not insulated against electric
current. Should the hydraulic breaker come in contact
with electric circuits or other electrical power sources,
there is a risk of severe injury or death.
►
Never work in the proximity of electric circuits or
other electrical power sources.
Make sure there are no hidden electric circuits in
►
your working area.
WARNING Projectiles
During breaking, splinters or other particles may
become projectiles and cause bodily injury by striking
the operator or other persons. Small objects falling
from great heights can cause extensive damage.
►
Close off the working area.
Before starting, make sure that no persons are in
►
the risk area, 20 meters both horisontally and
vertically from the hydraulic breaker.
►
Immediately switch off the hydraulic breaker when
persons are present in the danger area.
WARNING Noise hazard
High sound levels may cause permanent hearing
loss.
Use hearing protection in accordance with
►
occupational health and safety regulations.
Storage, precautions
WARNING Hydraulic breaker and working
tool are heavy
Store the hydraulic breaker and the working tool
►
so that falling or rolling down is prevented.
10
Maintenance, precautions
WARNING Involuntary start
An involuntary start of the hydraulic breaker can lead
to severe injuries.
►
Follow the instructions in the carrier manual to
prevent involuntary start of the hydraulic breaker.
Installation of a start circuit to the hydraulic breaker
►
must be made in a way that avoids any
unintentional starts.
A foot pedal on the carrier must be equipped with
►
a protection cover.
WARNING Hydraulic system under high
pressure
Maintenance work on a hydraulic breaker under
pressure can lead to severe injuries. Connections
can loosen suddenly, parts can suddenly move and
hydraulic oil can be ejected.
Depressurise the hydraulic system before
►
performing maintenance on the hydraulic breaker
or the carrier.
WARNING Machine modification
Any machine modification may result in bodiliy
injuries to yourself or others.
Never modify the machine.
►
►
Always use original parts and accessories
approved by Atlas Copco.
CAUTION Hot insertion tool
The tip of the insertion tool becomes hot when used.
Touching it can lead to burns.
Never touch a hot insertion tool.
►
►
Wait until the insertion tool has cooled down before
carrying out maintenance work.
© 2008 Atlas Copco Construction Tools AB | No. 9800 0648 90e | 2008-11-03
SB 52, 102, 152, 202, 302, 452, 552