85043073
Form P7618
Edition 1
April, 2003
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR IR90VR SERIES PAVING BREAKERS
IR90VR Series Paving Breakers are designed for general paving breaker work and demo-
lition and maintenance applications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
AVAILABLE TO OTHERS THAT WILL OPERATE THIS PRODUCT
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY
PLACING TOOL IN SERVICE
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Always install, operate, inspect and maintain this product
in accordance with all applicable standards and regula-
tions (local, state, country, federal, etc.).
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Always use clean, dry air at 90 psig (6.2 bar/620 kPa)
maximum air pressure at the inlet. Higher pressure may
result in hazardous situations including excessive speed,
rupture, or incorrect output torque or force.
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Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct size and are
tightly secured. See Dwg. TP2125-1 diagram for a typical
piping arrangement.
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Ensure an accessible emergency shut off valve has been
installed in the air supply line, and make others aware of
its location.
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Do not use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air hoses and
fittings.
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Keep clear of whipping air hoses. Shut off the compressed
air before approaching a whipping hose.
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Always turn off the air supply, bleed the air pressure and
disconnect the air supply hose before installing, removing
or adjusting any accessory on this tool, or before perform-
ing any maintenance on this tool or any accessory.
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Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile liquids
such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel. Use only recommended
lubricants.
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Use only proper cleaning solvents to clean parts. Use only
cleaning solvents which meet current safety and health
standards. Use cleaning solvents in a well ventilated area.
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Keep work area clean, uncluttered, ventilated and illumi-
nated.
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Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged label.
USING THE TOOL
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Always wear eye protection when operating or
performing maintenance on this tool.
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Always wear hearing protection when operating this tool.
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Always use Personal Protective Equipment appropriate to
the tool used and material worked. This may include dust
mask or other breathing apparatus, safety glasses, ear
plugs, gloves, apron, safety shoes, hard hat and other
equipment.
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When wearing gloves always be sure that the gloves will
not prevent the throttle mechanism from being released.
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Prevent exposure and breathing of harmful dust and par-
ticles created by power tool use.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction activities con-
tains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
- lead from lead based paints,
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to fil-
ter out microscopic particles.
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Keep others a safe distance from your work area, or ensure
they use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
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This tool is not designed for working in explosive environ-
ments, including those caused by fumes and dust, or near
flammable materials.
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This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
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Be aware of buried, hidden or other hazards in your work
environment. Do not contact or damage cords, conduits,
pipes or hoses that may contain electrical wires, explosive
gases or harmful liquids.
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Keep hands, loose clothing, long hair and jewelry away
from working end of tool.
Refer All Communications to the Nearest
Ingersoll-Rand Office or Distributor.
© Ingersoll-Rand Company 2003
Printed in Czech Republic
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