For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Keep children, animals and bystanders out of the
work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and understood
these instructions.
Check the equipment before use,
if it shows signs of
damage or excessive wear, return it.
This equipment generates potentially harmful
noise levels. To comply with Health and
Safety at Work regulations, ear defenders must be
worn by everyone in the vicinity.
Suitable protective clothing, footwear
and gloves must be worn.
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
Avoid loose garments and
jewellery that could interfere with the work. Tie back
long hair.
Never use this equipment near any combustible
gases or materials.
Never use this equipment near computers or any
sensitive electronic equipment.
Keep the engine’s air vents clear
of
all obstructions.
Exhuast Fumes
Never operate petrol engines indoors or in a
confined space.
The exhaust contains gases that can kill.
GENERAL SAFETY
Always switch equipment OFF before changing
steels or making any adjustments to it. Never leave
it switched ON and unattended.
If the equipment fails, or if it is damaged, return it.
Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Take special care when breaking anything
containing pipework or electrical
cables. If in doubt,
hire a cable avoiding tool to determine the exact position
of such hazards.
Make sure you know how to switch the equipment
OFF before you switch it ON.
Carefully lay the petrol breaker down. It should not have
a tool fitted.
Mix 2-stroke oil with unleaded petrol
in a suitable
container
and fill the fuel tank.
The tank capacity is
approximately 1.3 litres. Never add petrol and oil to the
tank unmixed.
Make sure the tank cap is securely fitted – it must not be
removed when the engine is running.
Check the oil level in the hammer mechanism
by
standing the machine in an upright position. Use only
SAE 14/W40 –
the oil level should be flush with the
hole.
Refit the plug.
Always check the oil level when you refuel the machine.
Now fit the appropriate steel for the application on
which you are working.
Our staff will advise you on
the best steel for the job. Use the shank gauge to check
that the tool has the correct dimensions. Make sure the
shank is clean and in
good condition.
Fit the steel into the
chuck by moving the
locking latch to the
horizontal. Push the
latch into the vertical
position to secure the
steel.
COLD STARTING…
Close the choke
by
turning the choke control upwards.
Press the primer
5-10 times until fuel is visible in the priming bulb.
Depress the throttle lever to full speed position
and pull the starter cord.
When the engine starts, open the choke gradually
by turning the choke control downwards.
Let the engine warm up for 2-3 minutes.
RE-STARTING A WARM ENGINE…
Check the choke is open. Depress the throttle to
the full speed position and pull the starter cord
– if
GETTING STARTED
the engine stops after a short time this may be due to
vapour lock, to rectify this: close the choke by turning the
control upward, depress the throttle lever to full speed
position and pull the starter cord.
When the engine starts allow it to run for a short time.
Then open the choke gradually from full choke to the
fully open position, this may take up to 30 seconds.
Ensure the machine runs smoothly.
Never touch the exhaust pipe or the lower
machine housing – they can become very hot
during use.
Fuel Safety
NEVER refuel while the engine is hot or running.
NEVER smoke or allow naked lights into the area
while refuelling.
ALWAYS mop up fuel spillages as quickly as possible.
Change your clothes if you spill fuel on yourself.
ALWAYS store fuel in an approved container, in a
cool, safe place away from the work area.
Never mix petrol/oil in the machine’s fuel tank.
Pull Start
Fuel Cap
Fuel Cap
Oil Filling
Oil Level
Locking
Latch
Primer
Bulb
Choke
Throttle Lever
Throttle
Lever
Stop
Button
Handles
Side
Handle
Stop
Button