Safety and operating instructions
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Original Instructions
6.6.6 Cylinder end positions
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Avoid operating the hydraulic attachment when the
carrier stick and bucket cylinder is in one of its end
positions.
These end positions have damping facilities; the hy-
draulic cylinder may be damaged by prolonged use
while in its end positions.
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Reposition the carrier so that you do not have to work
with the cylinder in its end positions.
6.7 Working with safety
equipment
6.7.1 Underwater applications
Using the hydraulic breaker in and under water is possi-
ble if it has been fitted out with special safety equipment.
A special connection kit for underwater use was devel-
oped to avoid damage to the hydraulic breaker. It con-
tains all the necessary components including the safety
facilities to keep the interior of the lower breaker part
free from water by using external compressed air. Spe-
cific documentation, has been drawn up, including oper-
ating instructions and a spare parts list, for underwater
usage.
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Before using the hydraulic breaker in or under water,
consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your
area.
6.7.2 Usage in tunnels
Using the hydraulic breaker for tunnelling with overhead
operations and horizontal applications or for river bed
excavation/slope construction is possible if it has been
fitted out with special safety equipment. Dust and stone
particles and/or water penetrating the hydraulic breaker
can lead to operating failures and can even cause the
hydraulic breaker to malfunction completely. Preventa-
tive measures to protect the hydraulic breaker have
been collected in separate documentation.
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Before using the hydraulic breaker for tunnelling
work, consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in
your area.
6.7.3 Hot applications
Using the hydraulic breaker in a hot environment is pos-
sible if it has been fitted out with special safety equip-
ment.
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Before using the hydraulic in a hot environment, con-
sult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your
area.
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