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Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always
comply with the safety precautions given in this manual
and on the stickers and tags attached to the tool and
hose.
These safety precautions are given for your safety.
Review them carefully before operating the tool and
before performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising
personnel
precautions relating to the specific work area and local
safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in
the space provided in this manual.
The BR50 Hydraulic Breaker will provide safe and
dependable service if operated in accordance with the
instructions given in this manual. Read and understand
this manual and any stickers and tags attached to the
tool and hoses before operation. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
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Operator must start in a work area without bystanders
and must assess the risk to bystanders.
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The operator must be familiar with all prohibited work
areas such as excessive slopes and dangerous
terrain conditions.
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Establish a training program for all operators to
ensure safe operation.
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Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or
under the supervision of an instructor.
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Operators and maintenance personnel shall be able
to physically handle the bulk, weight and power of
the tool.
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Always wear safety equipment such as goggles,
gloves, ear protection, head protection, breathing
protection and safety shoes at all times when
operating the tool.
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Do not inspect, carry or clean the tool while the
hydraulic power source is connected. Accidental
engagement of the tool can cause serious injury.
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Supply hoses must have a minimum working
pressure rating of 2500 psi/175 bar.
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Do not exceed the maximum relief valve setting
stated on the tool.
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Be sure all hose connections are tight.
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The hydraulic circuit control valve must be in the
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
should
develop
additional
OFF position when coupling or uncoupling the tool.
Wipe all couplers clean before connecting. Use only
lint-free cloths. Failure to do so may result in damage
to the quick couplers and cause overheating of the
hydraulic system.
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Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above
140 °F/60 °C. Operation at higher oil temperatures
can cause operator discomfort and may damage the
tool. Never come in contact with the tool bit, the bit
can get hot.
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When using a non-rotary percussive tool to perform
work related activities, the operator can experience
discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck or
other parts of the body.
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If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whit-
ening of the skin in your fingers or hands, stop using
the tool. Tell your employer and consult a physician.
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Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted or
incompletely assembled tool.
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Do not weld, cut with an acetylene torch or hard-
face the tool bit.
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To avoid personal injury or equipment damage,
all tool repair, maintenance and service must only
be performed by authorized and properly trained
personnel.
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Do not exceed the rated limits of the tool or use the
tool for applications beyond its design capacity.
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Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels
and warning stickers, legible.
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Always replace parts with replacement parts
recommended by STANLEY.
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Check fastener tightness often and before each
days use.
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Never operate the tool if you cannot be sure that
underground utilities are not present, such as
electrical cables, gas pipes, etc. These can cause a
hazard if damaged with the tool.
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The tool is not insulated against coming into contact
with electric power.
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Do not wear loose fitting clothing when operating the
tool.
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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-based paints,
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