Safety Precautions - Stanley BR87 User Manual

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. Re-
view them carefully before operating the tool and before
performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional pre-
cautions relating to the specific work area and local
safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in
the space provided in this manual.
The BR87 Hydraulic Breaker will provide safe and de-
pendable service if operated in accordance with the in-
structions 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.
• Operator must start in a work area without bystand-
ers. The operator must be familiar with all prohibited
work areas such as excessive slopes and danger-
ous terrain conditions.
• Establish a training program for all operators to en-
sure safe operation.
• Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or
under the supervision of an instructor.
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles,
gloves, ear, head, and breathing protection, and
safety shoes at all times when operating the tool.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Do not inspect, carry or clean the tool while the hy-
draulic power source is connected. Accidental en-
gagement of the tool can cause serious injury.
Supply hoses must have a minimum working pres-
sure rating of 2500 psi/175 bar.
Be sure all hose connections are tight.
The hydraulic circuit control valve must be in the
"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 dam-
age to the quick couplers and cause overheating of
the hydraulic system.
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.
Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted, or
incompletely assembled tool.
Do not weld, cut with an acetylene torch, or hard-
face the tool bit.
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all
tool repair, maintenance and service must only be
performed by authorized and properly trained per-
sonnel.
Do not exceed the rated limits of the tool or use the
tool for applications beyond its design capacity.
Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels
and warning stickers legible.
Always replace parts with replacement parts recom-
mended by Stanley Hydraulic Tools.
Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during
demolition could generate dust potentially contain-
ing a variety of hazardous substances such as as-
bestos, silica or lead. Inhalation of dust containing
these or other hazardous substances could result
in serious injury, cancer or death. Protect yourself
and those around you. Research and understand
the materials you are cutting. Follow correct safety
procedures and comply with all applicable national,
state or provisional health and safety regulations
relating to them, including, if appropriate arranging
for the safe disposal of the materials by a qualified
person.
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