SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always comply with the safety precautions given in this manu- al and on the decals 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 or the owner operator should de- velop additional precautions relating to the specific work area and local safety regulations. Place the added pre- cautions in the space provided in this manual.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The Hydraulic Breaker will provide safe and dependable service if operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Read and understand this manual and any decals and tags attached to the breaker before operation. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
•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.
•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.
•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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