Atlas Copco PICO 14 Operator's Handbook Manual

Atlas Copco PICO 14 Operator's Handbook Manual

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Atlas Copco Motor Drills and Breakers Overview
Combined Drill/Breaker Models (Pionjär, PICO 14)
Describes combined drill/breaker machines, their engine, and function selector for drilling/breaking.
Heavy Duty Breaker (Cobra mk1)
Details the Cobra mk1 breaker, its separate impact mechanism, and suitability for demanding tasks.
Fuel Mixture and Daily Maintenance
Correct Fuel Mixture Ratios
Provides specific fuel mixture percentages for various Atlas Copco machine models.
Daily Checks: Spark Plug
Instructions for checking spark plug condition and electrode gap for optimal performance.
Daily Checks: Air Filter and Oil Level
Guidance on cleaning air filters and checking impact mechanism oil levels for daily maintenance.
Safety First and Vibration Control
Essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lists required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, ear protection, and hard hats.
Operating Techniques and Precautions
Advises using thigh support for stability and avoiding flammable or poorly ventilated areas.
Vibration Reduction Systems
Explains handle designs and H.A.P.S. for shielding operators from harmful vibrations and shock recoil.
Tools for Various Applications
Breaker and Chisel Attachments
Illustrates tools like moilpoints, chisels, wedges, digging, and asphalt cutting blades for breaking tasks.
Drill Steels and Driving Attachments
Shows drill steels, driver rods, tampers, pile drivers, and posthole tools for drilling and driving.
Application: Cutting and Compacting Asphalt
Asphalt Cutting and Breaking
Details scoring asphalt at idling speed and breaking with an angled edge for effective cuts.
Asphalt Compaction Technique
Explains compacting the base thoroughly with a tamper and packing new asphalt from the edges.
Application: Concrete Breaking
Effective Concrete Breaking Methods
Recommends starting from edges and using the widest tool. Describes creating openings by drilling.
Application: Tie Tamping
Ballast Compaction for Tracks
Explains how percussive effect ensures perfect compaction of bearing ballast under railway ties.
Application: Drilling
Drill Steel Types and Usage
Discusses integral steels, pilot drills, and button bits for various drilling needs.
Drilling Operation Guide
Covers collaring, feed pressure, rotation, centering, and avoiding drill jump for efficient drilling.
Drilling Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Addresses sluggish rotation, sticking drills, and methods to free the drill, including using water.
Drill Steel Care and Optimization
Covers steel grouping for deep holes, shank length checks, air-flushing clearance, and edge angles.
Application: Rock Splitting
Large Rock Splitting Procedure
Details drilling holes in a line and using feathers and wedges to safely split large rocks.
Application: Anchoring
Anchoring Solutions
Mentions earth anchors for soil and expander bolts for hard materials like rock or concrete.
Application: Post Driving and Fencing
Signpost Installation Method
Describes driving a pipe for signposts and securing the post within it.
Fence Post Installation
Explains using a post hole tool and driver pad to drive fence posts into the ground.
Application: Digging
Digging in Extreme Conditions
States motorized breakers can dig in extreme conditions; round spade is ideal for hard/frozen ground.
Machine Accessories
Fuel Can and Transport Case
Describes a practical 5-liter fuel can that fits neatly in the transport case.
Pionjär Starter Cord Guides
Explains starter cord guides for Pionjär, protecting the cord and casing during starting.
Pionjär Carrying Backpack
Mentions a practical back-pack for Pionjär that carries one machine and two tools.
Ground Investigation Equipment Sets
Notes special equipment sets for surveying and soil sampling for ground investigation purposes.
Pionjär Extra Lower Handle
Describes an extra lower handle for Pionjär for better balance and control on long rods.
Further Information Sources
Maintenance and Servicing Publications
Refers users to specific manuals (Instruction, Service, Spare Parts) for detailed information.
Contacting Atlas Copco
Advises consulting local distributors or the Atlas Copco website for more details.

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