The American Pneumatic Tools brand is associated with powerful and reliable products that are easy to maintain and that give good value for the money. For more information please visit www.apt-tools.com About the Safety and operating instructions The aim of the instructions is to provide you with knowledge of how to use the core drill in an efficient, safe way.
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MHC 5 Safety instructions > Proper protective boots > Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs. yourself or others, read and understand the Safety...
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MHC 5 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COR 5, 15 Safety and operating instructions ► Never drill in an old hole. WARNING Trapping hazard There is risk of neck ware, hair, gloves and clothes WARNING Unexpected movements getting dragged into or caught by a rotating The inserted tool is exposed to heavy strains when insertion tool or accessories.
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MHC 5 Safety and operating instructions COR 5, 15 ► Select, maintain and replace consumables/ WARNING Dust and fume hazard inserted tools/ other accessory as recommended Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when in the operating and safety instructions. Incorrect...
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MHC 5 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COR 5, 15 Safety and operating instructions WARNING Splinters hazard WARNING Hydraulic oil at high pressure Using the insertion tool as a hand struck tool can result in splinters hitting the operator and can cause Thin jets of hydraulic oil under high pressure can personal injury.
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MHC 5 COR 5, 15 Safety and operating instructions WARNING Splinters hazard WARNING Hydraulic oil at high pressure Using the insertion tool as a hand struck tool can result in splinters hitting the operator and can cause Thin jets of hydraulic oil under high pressure can personal injury.
MHC 5 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COR 5, 15 Safety and operating instructions ► If the machine has a silencer, check that it is in place and in good working condition. ► Always use hearing protection. ► Use damping material to prevent work pieces from 'ringing'.
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MHC 5 Safety and operating instructions COR 5, 15 Overview Main parts To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to yourself or others, read the Safety instructions section found on the previous pages of this manual before operating the machine.
MHC 5 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COR 5, 15 Safety and operating instructions Data plate EHTMA category The machine is clearly marked with EHTMA categories. It is important that any power source used is in a compatible category. If any doubt, consult an authorised supervisor.
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MHC 5 Safety and operating instructions COR 5, 15 Quick-release couplings WARNING Operating pressure If the maximum operating pressure for the hydraulic machine is exceeded, it can result in material damage The original hydraulic hoses are fitted with Flat-Face and personal injury.
MHC 5 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COR 5, 15 Safety and operating instructions Fitting and removing the drill bit ♦ Always use the core drill with a front handle mounted, to absorb the reaction torque. Smaller diameter drill bits are fitted directly into the machine drive shaft (½"...
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MHC 5 Safety and operating instructions COR 5, 15 Every day Starting a cut ♦ Stand steady and make sure that your feet and hands are at a safe distance from the drill bit. ♦ Clean and inspect the machine and its functions each day before the work commences.
MHC 5 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COR 5, 15 Safety and operating instructions Technical data Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Core drill will not operate Core drill not connected properly Check the performance and connection of the power source. Make sure that the return...
MHC 5 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COR 5, 15 Safety and operating instructions EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity (EC Directive 2006/42/EC) We, Atlas Copco Construction Tools AB, hereby declare that the machines listed below conform to the provisions of EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive), and the harmonised standards mentioned below.
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