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Safety and operating instructions
62 © Construction Tools GmbH | 3390 5203 01 | 2019-08-06
Original Instructions
10 Storage
WARNING Hydraulic breaker / working tool fall
The hydraulic breaker and the working tool are heavy. If
they topple over or fall down from where they are stored,
injury may be the result.
u Store the hydraulic breaker and the tool so that they
cannot topple over or fall down.
10.1 Hydraulic breaker
The hydraulic breaker must be stored in an upright posi-
tion to avoid its seals being damaged.
10.1.1 Short storage
Proceed as follows in the case of storage for less than
eight weeks:
n
Remove the hydraulic breaker from the carrier (see
chapter Removing the hydraulic attachment from
the carrier).
n
Store the hydraulic breaker in a dry, properly venti-
lated room.
n
If you can only store the hydraulic breaker in the
open air, cover it with plastic sheeting or tarpaulins to
protect it against the weather.
n
Store the hydraulic breaker in an upright position and
so that it cannot topple over.
10.1.2 Long storage
Proceed as follows if storage is expected to be for more
than eight weeks:
n
Remove the hydraulic breaker from the carrier (see
chapter Removing the hydraulic attachment from
the carrier).
n
Remove the working tool (see chapter Working tool/
Removal).
n
Grease the working tool with chisel paste to prevent it
corroding.
n
Grease the wear bushes.
n
Depressurise the piston accumulator (see chapter
Release the pressure from the piston accumula-
tor).
n
Leave the filling hose in the filling valve to let the gas
escape.
NOTICE Environmental damage due to hydraulic oil
Hydraulic oil is environmentally harmful and must not
penetrate the ground or enter the water table or water
supplies.
u Collect any hydraulic oil which escapes.
u Dispose of it in accordance with the applicable envi-
ronmental regulations.
Oil may escape when pushing the percussion piston up.
n
Remove the covers from the connection hoses.
n
Slide the percussion piston into its upper stroke posi-
tion.
n
Slide the percussion piston retainer into the aperture
for the working tool.
n
Install the retainer bar.
The percussion piston has now been locked in its upper
stroke position.
n
Remove the filling hose from the filling valve.
n
Seal the connection hoses with the covers.
n
Seal the aperture for the working tool with the protec-
tive cap.
n
Pull the filling hose out of the filling valve.
n
Store the hydraulic breaker in a dry, properly venti-
lated room.
n
Store the hydraulic breaker in an upright position and
so that it cannot topple over.
n
Prior to reuse the hydraulic breaker follow the instruc-
tions as described in the chapter Initial operation
and operation after long storage.
10.1.3 How to proceed after more than
twelve months‘ storage
WARNING Risk of injury
Nonprofessional disassembly and assembly of the hy-
draulic breaker may lead to serious injury and property
damage.
u Never pull the percussion unit out of the breaker box.
Dismounting the percussion unit is only permitted if
carried out by professionals trained by Construction
Tools GmbH. These professionals must follow all
safety instructions and guidelines for repair.
The following measures are required to prevent prema-
ture hydraulic breaker failure, after it has been stored for
over twelve months:

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