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Look for these signs on machines shipped to markets in North America, which point out potential
hazards to the safety of you and others. Read and understand thoroughly. Heed warnings and
follow instructions. If you do not understand, inform your supervisor.
Red Background
Indicates the presence of a hazard which WILL cause
serious injury, death or property damage, if ignored.
Yellow Background
Indicates the presence of a hazard which WILL or
can cause injury or property damage, if ignored.
Orange Background
Indicates the presence of a hazard which CAN cause
serious injury, death or property damage, if ignored.
Blue Background
Indicates important set-up, operating or mainte-
nance information.
IR15BV and IR15BS Paving Breakers are designed for the disintegration of low to medium strength materials (e.
g. concrete, masonry bituminous asphalt etc). The tool is intended for vertical or inclined downward breaking.
Ingersoll – Rand is not responsible for customer modifications of tools for applications on which Ingersoll –
Rand was not consulted.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER TO PLACE THE INFORMATION
IN THIS MANUAL INTO THE HANDS OF THE OPERATOR.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
PLACING TOOL IN SERVICE
•
Always operate, inspect and maintain this tool
in accordance with all regulations (local, state,
federal and country), that may apply to hand
held/hand operated pneumatic tools.
•
For safety, top performance, and maximum du-
rability of parts, operate this tool at 103 psig (7.0
bar/700 kPa) maximum air pressure at the inlet
with 3/4” (19 mm) inside diameter air supply
hose.
•
Always turn off the air supply and disconnect
the air supply hose before installing, removing
or adjusting any accessory on this tool, or before
performing any maintenance on this tool.
•
Do not use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air
hoses and fittings.
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Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct size
and are tightly secured. See Dwg. PP1 for
a typical piping arrangement.
•
Always use clean, dry lubricated air at 103 psig
(7.0 bar/700 kPa) maximum air pressure. Dust,
corrosive fumes and/or excessive moisture can
ruin the motor of an air tool.
•
Do not lubricate tools with flammable or vola-
tile liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
•
Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged
label.
USING THE TOOL
•
Always wear eye protection when operating or
performing maintenance on this tool.
•
Always wear hearing protection when operat-
ing this tool.
•
Keep hands, loose clothing and long hair away
from rotating end of tool.
•
Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in
motion during start up and operation of any pow-
er tool.
•
Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not over-
reach when operating this tool.
•
Tool accessories may continue to impact briefly
after throttle is released.
•
Air powered tools can vibrate in use. Vibration,
repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions
may be harmful to your hands and arms. Stop
using any tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or
pain occurs. Seek medical advice before resum-
ing use.
•
Use accessories recommended by Ingersoll–
Rand.
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This tool is not designed for working in explo-
sive atmospheres.
•
This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
The use of other than genuine Ingersoll–Rand replacement parts may result in safety hazards, decreased tool
performance, and increased maintenance, and may invalidate all warranties.
Repairs should be made only by authorised trained personnel. Consult your nearest Ingersoll–Rand Autho-
rised Servicenter.
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