Petrol Breaker
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1996 No. 551/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Hire Shops
Lightweight, heavy-duty breaker for
cutting asphalt and breaking concrete.
Suitable for tie-tamping, digging,
compacting, driving-in posts, pipes and
earthing rods.
Operating & Safety Guide 551
Contact your local
0990 282828
Keep your hands away from the throttle until you
are ready to begin work.
Depress the handles to activate the impact
mechanism
– when the handles are lifted the
mechanism is disengaged. Use the throttle lever to
regulate the power.
To STOP the machine push the red stop button
below the handle.
Always hold the machine with both hands.
Make
sure the handles are free from grease and oil.
Adopt a comfortable, stable stance when working
– one that gives a good view of whatever you are
working on, its easier, you get better results and its a lot
safer.
If the tool strikes a hidden object, stop the
machine immediately, check to make sure it is safe
to continue.
Stop the machine if you experience discomfort or
numbness during use.
Take special care if standing anywhere other than
on a firm, level footing and keep the whole of your
body (especially your feet) clear at all times.
Use your body weight to keep the machine in
contact with the work at all times.
Apply just enough
pressure stop it bouncing and ensure reasonable
progress.
Where possible,
concentrate on weak spots
in the
structure you are breaking – mortar joints, cracks and so
on.
Alternatively, start close to an edge and then
gradually work inwards.
Take your time.
Rushing a job tends to produce poor
results and increases the risk of a serious accident.
Don’t over do it
– you are more likely to have an
accident if you are suffering from fatigue.
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits.
If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease, assume you have the wrong tool for the job. Ask at
your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Handle the equipment with care.
Avoid dropping it,
knocking it, or otherwise exposing it to damage.
Never expose the equipment to dangerous/
corrosive chemicals.
EQUIPMENT CARE
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Keep the equipment clean.
You will find this less of a
chore if you clean up regularly rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Drain the fuel tank before transporting the
machine, and when it is not to be used for long
periods.
Push the red stop button to switch the machine
OFF.
Lay the machine down and release the tool’s
locking latch.
Remove the tool from the chuck and mount the machine
on it’s trolley.
Finally
clean off any dust and debris with a damp
cloth.
(Never use cleaning agents) ready for return to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Information on COSHH regulations are available from
your local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
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