Safety and operating instructions
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Original Instructions
2.2 Qualification
Transporting the hydraulic attachment is only permitted
if carried out by people who:
• are authorised to operate a crane or a forklift truck
according to the applicable national provisions,
• know all the relevant national/regional safety provi-
sions and accident prevention rules,
• have read and understood the safety and transport
chapter of these Safety and operating instructions.
Installing, maintaining, storing and disposing of the
hydraulic attachment are only permitted if carried out by
people who:
• know all the relevant national/regional safety provi-
sions and accident prevention rules,
• have read and understood these Safety and operat-
ing instructions.
Operating the hydraulic attachment is only permitted if
carried out by qualified carrier drivers. Carrier drivers are
qualified if they:
• have been trained to operate a carrier according to
the national regulations,
• know all the relevant national/regional safety provi-
sions and accident prevention rules,
• have read and understood these Safety and operat-
ing instructions.
Testing the hydraulic installation is only permitted if
carried out by professionals. Professionals are people
who are authorised to approve a hydraulic installation for
operation according to the national regulations.
Repairing the hydraulic attachment is only permitted if
carried out by professionals trained by Construction
Tools GmbH. These professionals must have read and
understood these Safety and operating instructions.
They must follow all safety instructions and guidelines
for repair. Otherwise the operational safety of the hy-
draulic attachment is not guaranteed.
2.3 Intended use
Only attach the hydraulic breaker to a hydraulic carrier of
a suitable load-bearing capacity.
Only use the hydraulic breaker function of the device to
break or fragment concrete, stone and rocks.
Using the hydraulic breaker in and under water, in tun-
nels, under the ground and for hot applications is only
possible if it has been fitted out with special safety equip-
ment.
Intended use also implies observing all instructions in
these Safety and operating instructions.
2.4 Use other than intended
Never operate the hydraulic breaker in an environment
where there is a risk of explosions. Explosions will result
in serious injury or death.
Never use the hydraulic breaker
• to transport or lift objects. The lifted object can fall
and cause serious injuries or death.
• as a sledge hammer. This will damage the hydraulic
breaker, the working tool and the carrier.
• as a crowbar. This can cause the working tool to
break.
• to push debris. This damages the hydraulic breaker.
2.5 Personal protective
equipment
Always use approved protective equipment. Operators
and all other persons in the working area must wear pro-
tective equipment, including at a minimum:
• Protective helmet
• Hearing protection
• Impact resistant eye protection with side protection
• Respiratory protection when appropriate
• Protective gloves
• Proper protective boots
• Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not
loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs.
2.6 Drugs, alcohol or medication
WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your judgment
and powers of concentration. Poor reactions and incor-
rect assessments can lead to severe accidents or death.
u Never use the machine when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
u No person who is under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol or medication may operate the machine.
2.7 Carrier, precautions
Before using or transporting the carrier with the hydraulic
breaker attached, carefully read the carrier manufac-
turer's safety regulations and operating instructions.
Make sure that the carrier is equipped with adequate
protective features, including a protective screen in front
of the operator.
The hydraulic breaker must only be mounted on a carrier
with sufficient load capacity.
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