SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The operators and personnell in charge of the maintenance of this tool must read and
understand the simple instructions and advices containde in this manual before the drill or
beginning its maintenance.
WHAT NOT TO DO
NOTE
The following list describes the most common incorrect uses of the tool.
As it is impossible to foresee all the types of misuses possible, it is not sufficient to
guarantee total security of the operators.
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Do not use the tool near electric cables that are laying underground, hidden or walled in.
Serious enjuries may be caused by cutting an energized electric cable with the drill.
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Do not use the tool when wearing loose-fitting clothes, necklaces or with long hair that
could become caught in the tool, causing serious enjuries.
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Never point the tool in the direction of people.
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Do not use the drill with a leg over the handle or with one hand only. Kickback, caused by a
blocking of rotation, could cause serious enjuries.
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Do not inspect, clean or change the bits while the oil is in pressure. Always put off the
hydraulic source.
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Do not work with your face near the bit.
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Do not use the tool if it is an unstable or unbalanced position, on ladders or unstable
supports.
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Do not use the tool connected to sources of hydraulic power which the hydraulic flow and
pressure values are not known.
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Do not reach out trying to reach a far away points in particular if tool used on unstable or
unbalanced position, on ladders or unstable supports.
FURTHER SAFETY MEASURES
Always wear: helmet, goggles, ear defenders, protective gloves and safety footwear.
Send incautions spectators or unauthorized people away from the work place.
Keep the drill clean and dry. This ensures a firm grip.
Keep in good conditions and regularly check the wear state of bits and chisels.
Always connect the power pack hoses (or those of other power sources) to the hammer drill
before starting the engine.