Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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6.7 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN USING OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
The instructions given below must be strictly followed when the hydraulic excavator is fitted with a piece of equip-
ment.
IMPORTANT
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Choose the type of equipment that is most suitable to the hydraulic excavator on which it must be in-
stalled.
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Use only optional or special equipment recommended and approved by Komatsu and in compliance
with the requirements indicated (see "6.3.2 ATTACHMENT CONFIGURATION").
6.7.1 HYDRAULIC BREAKER
WARNING
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The hydraulic breaker is very noisy, therefore always wear
ear muffs when using it.
MAIN APPLICATIONS
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Crushing rocks
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Demolition work
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Road construction
This attachment can be used for a wide range of applications, in-
cluding demolition of buildings, breaking up of road surfaces or
debris, tunnel work, rock crushing and breaking operations in
quarries.
HOW TO USE THE BREAKER CORRECTLY
1. Make sure that the position of the breaker with respect to the
material to be broken is as perpendicular as possible and
that the arm thrust is sufficient, so that all the power of the
breaker can be exploited.
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