SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 MB656 Mounted Hy- draulic Breaker will provide safe and dependable ser- vice if operated in accor- dance with the instructions given in this manual. Read and understand this man- ual and any stickers and tags attached to the tool and hoses before opera- tion. 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, exces- sive slopes and poor or dangerous terrain condi- tions must be avoided.
OBEY SAFETY RULES
•Operate the breaker in accordance with all laws and regulations which affect you, your equipment, and the work site.
•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, 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.
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