BRK4TA, BRK10TA
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06/30/20
BRK4TA, BRK10TA 4 Ton and 10 Ton Body Repair Kit
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING
PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this manual prior to using the device. It is also the responsibility of
the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see and read. If the manual or product labels are lost
or not legible, contact Matco Tools for replacements. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be
read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's native language by the purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure that the
operator comprehends its contents.
THE NATURE OF HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
The use of body reapir kits are subject to certain hazards that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but only
by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have owners and personnel involved in the use
and operation of the equipment who are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the equipment and its
proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping or slipping of loads caused primarily by improperly securing loads, overloading,
off-centered loads, use on other than hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which it was not designed.
METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
• Read, study, understand and follow all instructions before operating this device.
• The kit owner is responsible for the kit being used in accordance with OSHA, state, and local safety standards.
• Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards, users and bystanders.
• Do not use kit beyond its rated capacity.
• When attachments and adapters are used with the kit, the rated capacity of the kit shall be no greater than the rated capacity of
the lowest rated component or combination of components that makes up the kit. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual section titled
APPLICABLE FORCE FOR COMPONENT SETUPS. Use a pressure gauge that indicates force applied. Spreader Ram is rated at 1/2
ton capacity. Rubber Heads are rated at 1/2-ton capacity in the 4-ton kit and 1-ton capacity in the 10-ton kit.
• Do not overextend the rams.
• When using extension tubes, position the shortest tube farthest away from the cylinder.
• Attachments and extension tubes must be aligned and fully engaged so the ram force is straight and avoids off-center conditions.
• Before operating, tighten all hose, gauge and manifold connections so they are secure and leak free. Do not over tighten or it may
cause premature thread failure or split pressure fittings. Tighten all hose quick disconnect fittings by hand only.
• Do not subject the hose to extreme heat or cold, sharp surfaces, abrasion, impact, kinking, twisting, curling, bending or any
condition that restricts or affects fluid flow.
• Make sure setup is stable and secure before performing any work.
• Use this kit for the intended purpose of vehicle body/frame repair only.
• Only components supplied with this kit shall be used with this kit.
• No alterations or modifications shall be made to any of the kit components.
• Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT AVOIDING HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
Failure to read this manual completely and thoroughly, understand its OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY WARNINGS,
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS and not comply with them, and neglecting the METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
could cause accidents resulting in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
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WARNING INFORMATION
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
ADVERTENCIA:
Este producto le podrá exponer a ciertos químicos, para incluir el níquel, conocidos en el Estado de California por ocasionar cáncer
y defectos congénitos u otros daños a la reproducción. Para mayores informes, visite: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits chimiques y compris le nickel, reconnu par l’État de la Californie comme causant le
cancer et des anomalies congénitales ou d’autres effets nuisibles sur la reproduction. Pour de plus amples informations, aller à www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
