TAM 14, TAM 19 Contents Contents Introduction ..............................4 About the Safety and operating instructions ....................4 Safety instructions ............................5 Safety signal words ............................5 Personal precautions and qualifications ......................5 Installation, precautions ..........................5 Operation, precautions ........................... 6 Maintenance, precautions ..........................
TAM 14, TAM 19 Safety and operating instructions • Protective gloves 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.
Safety and operating instructions TAM 14, TAM 19 ► Never strike or abuse the equipment. WARNING Ejected butt ► Check regularly for wear on the butt, and check If the lock nut on the machine is not tightened whether there are any signs of damage or securely, the butt can be ejected with force, which visible cracks.
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TAM 14, TAM 19 Safety and operating instructions ► ► Operate and maintain the machine as Use approved personal protective equipment recommended in the operating and safety and safety helmet, including impact resistant instructions eye protection with side protection. ►...
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Safety and operating instructions TAM 14, TAM 19 damage to joints, and possibly damage to other DANGER Electrical hazard body structures. The machine is not electrically insulated. If the If numbness, persistent recurring discomfort, machine comes into contact with electricity,...
TAM 14, TAM 19 Safety and operating instructions Maintenance, precautions WARNING Machine modification Any machine modification may result in bodily injuries to yourself or others ► Never modify the machine. Modified machine are not covered by warranty or product liability.
Safety and operating instructions TAM 14, TAM 19 Before using the machine Before using the machine NOTICE Never start using the machine without assembling it according to the following instructions, otherwise you will damage the machine. CAUTION Parts can come loose The machine is delivered in two parts from factory.
Design and function TAM 14 and TAM 19 are pneumatic tampers designed to effectively compact soil around foundations and other structures and for compacting back fill in trenches. TAM 14 is designed for light to medium applications and TAM 19 is designed for heavier applications.
Safety and operating instructions TAM 14, TAM 19 Noise level label Labels The machine is fitted with labels containing important information about personal safety and machine maintenance. The labels must be in such condition that they are easy to read. New labels can be ordered from the spare parts list.
Check that you are using the correct recommended lubricant. recommended operating pressure, 87 psig (6 bar Use a synthetic lubricant such as Atlas Copco (e)). Breaker and Hammer AIR-OIL or mineral oil with The maximum permissible air pressure, 102 the properties recommended in the table below.
Safety and operating instructions TAM 14, TAM 19 Fitting and removing the butt Operation WARNING Involuntary start Whenever fitting or removing the butt the following Involuntary start of the machine may cause injury. instructions must be observed: ► To prevent an accidental start: switch off the Keep your hands away from the start and stop device until you are ready to start the machine.
TAM 14, TAM 19 Safety and operating instructions Avoid making contact with solid materials for Maintenance example granite and concrete which would cause substantial vibrations and Regular maintenance is a basic requirement for uncontrollable movements of the tamper. the continued safe and efficient use of the ...
Safety and operating instructions TAM 14, TAM 19 Periodic maintenance After each operating period of approximately 150 impact hours or twice a year the machine must be dismantled and all parts be cleaned and checked. This work must be performed by authorised staff who are trained for this task.
TAM 14, TAM 19 Safety and operating instructions 2. Tighten the gland nut (B) until the piston does Adjustment of the piston rod not move. seal 3. Back off the gland nut (B) until the piston moves with a slight drag, when moved by Before undertaking any kind of maintenance, hand.
We, Atlas Copco Airpower NV, cannot be held liable for the consequences of using the declared values, instead of values reflecting the actual exposure, in an individual risk assessment in a work place situation over which we have no control.
TAM 14, TAM 19 Safety and operating instructions Noise and vibration data Noise Vibration Declared values Declared values Sound pressure Sound power Three axes values EN ISO 11203 2000/14/EC EN ISO 28927-9 r=1m dB(A) rel Type guaranteed dB(A) rel value spreads Type 20μPa...
EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity (EC Directive 2006/42/EC) We, Atlas Copco Airpower NV, hereby declare that the machines listed below conform to the provisions of EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) and 2000/14/EC (Noise Directive), and the harmonised standards mentioned below.
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