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7.0 Care and Maintenance – [cont’d]
Fig 7-3 Front Head Assembly - Description of Parts
7.4.1 Front Head Inspection – Every 2 Hours
Each part of the front head plays a critical role.
The condition of these parts must be actively
monitored for wear and replaced when needed.
Visually inspect the front head area each time the tool
is re-lubricated.
Check that the retainer system used to secure
the tool in the front head is fully engaged.
Check that both the tool and bushings are
receiving sufficient lubrication.
Be alert to any oil seepage on the ground, tool or
the front head, as this may indicate a serious
condition that will require further investigation
Visually inspect the gap between the lower
bushing and tool. Further details in Section 7.4.2.
IMPORTANT
Many factors contribute to the wear of front head
components, but the most apparent of these include
the operator's technique and lubrication
management.
Table 7.2 Inspection of Parts
Part - Condition
Cause
Remedy
Tool - Burs form in retainer slot
Wedge shape tool prone
to twisting from material
Use conical tool - less prone to twisting
Tool retainer - Chipped, burs,
uneven wear.
Blank fire / tool twist
Maintain sufficient feed force. Stop hammering at
instant material breaks. Use conical tool - less
prone to twisting
Tool, bushing or retainer - Rapid
wear or galling
Ineffective lubricant,
Insufficient re-lubrication
Lubricant must meet application requirements.
Re-lubricate every 2 hours – sooner if tool shank
is dry. Increase quantity dispensed.
Thrust Ring - Chipped, cracked or
uneven wear
Idle blows
Maintain sufficient feed force. Stop breaker as
soon as material breaks. Align tool at 90° angle to
work surface. Do not pound or hack material with
tool.
Piston - Impact face is cracked,
chipped, dished or sharp edges
Tool misalignment
Excessive gap between tool & bushing. Maintain
90° angle to work surface.
Bushing - Cracked
Side loading
Do not pry with tool.
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