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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. 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 MB10 Mounted Hydraulic Breaker will provide safe
and dependable service if operated in accordance with
the instructions given in this manual. Read and under-
stand 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.
Check the rules and regulations at your location. The
rules might include an employer's work safety program.
Regulations may identify hazards such as working
around utility supply lines or hazardous slopes.
BE THOROUGHLY TRAINED BEFORE
OPERATING THE UNIT ALONE
• Operator training must start in an area without by-
standers and use all the controls until he/she can
control the machine fully under the conditions of the
work area.
•
When learning to operate a machine, do so at a slow
pace.
KNOW THE WORK CONDITIONS
• The operator must know any prohibited uses or work
areas for the machine. For example, excessive
slopes and poor or dangerous terrain conditions
must be avoided.
OBEY SAFETY RULES
•
Operate the breaker in accordance with all laws and
regulations which affect you, your equipment, and
the worksite.
•
Do not operate the breaker until you have read this
manual and thoroughly understand all safety, opera-
tion and maintenance instructions.
•
The operator must be familiar with all prohibited
work areas such as excessive slopes and danger-
ous terrain conditions.
•
Do not operate the breaker until you have read the
carrier equipment manual and thoroughly under-
stand all safety, operation and maintenance instruc-
tions. The word "carrier", as used in this manual,
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
means a backhoe or excavator or similar equipment
used to operate the breaker.
•
Ensure that all maintenance procedures recom-
mended in this manual are completed before using
the equipment.
•
The operator must not operate the breaker or carrier
if any people are within the area where they may be
injured by flying debris or movement of the equip-
ment.
•
Know the limits of your equipment.
•
Establish a training program for all operators to en-
sure safe operation.
•
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.
•
Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or
under the supervision of an instructor.
•
Become familiar with the carrier controls before op-
erating the carrier and the breaker.
•
When operating the breaker you must use ear pro-
tection, eye protection, and breathing protection.
•
While learning to operate the breaker and carrier, do
so at a slow pace. If necessary, set the carrier mode
selector to the slow position.
•
Make sure all controls (levers and pedals) are in the
NEUTRAL position before starting the carrier.
•
While operating the breaker and carrier, keep hands
and feet on the controls at all times.
•
Before leaving the carrier, always lower the boom
and insure the carrier is stable. Never leave the ma-
chine with the engine running. ALWAYS ENGAGE
THE PARKING BRAKE.
•
Stop the engine before attempting to make any re-
pairs, adjustments or servicing to either the carrier
or the breaker.
•
Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above
210° F / 99° C. Operation at higher temperatures
can damage the internal components of the breaker
and carrier and will result in reduced breaker per-
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