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MANUFACTURER OF DOWN HOLE HAMMERS AND BITS
07/16/15
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Lubricate all the internal parts with rock drill oil. See table 5-1 on page 17 for
suitable rock drill oils.
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Cap the backhead and chuck ends.
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Store the hammer horizontally in a dry environment.
RESTARTING
Before restarting the hammer after prolonged periods of inactivity, disassemble and
inspect all internal hammer parts.
If any internal hammer parts have oxidized, use an emery cloth to polish each part.
Wash each hammer part, wipe dry, relubricate with rock drill oil and reassemble the
hammer.
CAUTION
FAILURE TO CHECK INTERNAL PARTS BEFORE RESTARTING THE HAMMER MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE HAMMER.
