Epiroc EC140T User Manual

Safety and operating instructions
© Construction Tools GmbH | 33905146 01 | 2019-09-05
Original Instructions
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7.6 Checking the working tool
WARNING Hot working tool
The tip of the working tool gets very hot during opera-
tion. Touching it may lead to burns.
u Never touch the hot working tool.
u If you have to carry out any activities, wait for the
working tool to cool down first.
n
Remove the working tool (see the chapter Disman-
tling the working tool).
n
Check the impact surface of the working tool for chips
and cracks.
n
Check the impact surface of the working tool for de-
formation:
A = new working tool
B, C = worn working tool
n
Replace the working tool if you detect chips, cracks
or deformations (B and C).
n
Check the wear condition of the impact ring if you de-
tect deformations(B). Replace impact ring if neces-
sary.
n
Check the shaft of the working tool for wear when-
ever replacing it, but at least once every 100operat-
ing hours.
n
Replace the working tool if the shaft has worn to the
minimum diameter D
min
stated below.
Type D
min
EC 140T 137mm (5.39 in.)
EC 150T 145mm (5.71 in.)
EC 155T 150mm (5.91 in.)
EC 165T 160mm (6.30 in.)
EC 180T 175mm (6.89in.)
7.7 Checking the retainer bars
n
Check both retainer bars whenever replacing working
tools.
n
Rework or replace the retainer bars if you find any
signs of wear, such as sharp edges, notches or se-
vere erosion.
n
Deburr the retainer bars by careful grinding.
n
Install the retainer bars in their reversed orientation if
they cannot be reworked anymore.
n
Replace the retainer bars if both sides cannot be re-
worked anymore.
n
Check both plugs for the retainer bars.
The plugs must not be damaged.

Epiroc EC140T Specifications

General

Brand	Epiroc
Model	EC140T
Category	Power Tool
Language	English