HSS Hire 527 Operating & Safety Manual

Begin carefully, allowing the steel to mark the surface,
Operating & Safety Guide 527
this will stop the steel from wandering over the work
surface and causing unnecessary and expensive damage.
Never apply too much pressure, let the breaker/steel
work at its own pace.
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Lift it clear before turning OFF , and wait for moving parts
to stop before putting it aside.
If the steel becomes jammed in the work DO NOT use
the breaker as a lever. Tease the steel from the work
by pushing then pulling.
If the steel strikes a hidden object, stop the breaker
immediately then check to make sure it is safe to
continue.
Where possible, concentrate on weak spots in the
structure you are breaking - mortar joints, cracks etc.
Alternatively, start close to an edge and gradually
work inward.
Take your time, rushing a job tends to produce poor results
and increases the risk of a serious accident.
Don't over do it - you are more likely to have an accident if
you are suffering from fatigue.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Never push the breaker beyond its capabilities. If it will
not do the job you want with reasonable ease, change it for
a more powerful model.
Regularly check that the air vents in the breakers
body are clear. If these become blocked with dust, isolate
the unit from its power supply. Clean them out using a soft
Electric Heavy
brush before continuing, taking care not to push dirt into
the drill body.
Avoid hitting or dropping the breaker. Its casing will be
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damaged by a heavy blow.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
FINISHING OFF
For breaking concrete up to 300mm
Remove the steel and clean up the breaker ready
(12 in) thick.
for return.
Neatly coil the flex and place on the transport trolley
ready for return to your local HSS Hire Shop.
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