Stanley Black & Decker MB05 Power Hammer User Manual


 
6 ► MB05 User Manual
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always comply with the safety pre-
cautions given in this manual and on the stickers and tags attached to the tool and
hose.
These safety precautions are given for your safety. Review them carefully before oper-
ating the tool and before performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional precautions relating to the specic
work area and local safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in the space
provided in this manual.
The MB05 Mounted Hydraulic Breaker will provide safe and dependable service if op-
erated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Read and understand
this manual and any stickers and tags attached to the tool and hoses before operation.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Check the rules and regulations at your location. The rules might include an employer's
work safety program. Regulations may identify hazards such as working around utility
supply lines or hazardous slopes.
BE THOROUGHLY TRAINED BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT ALONE
Operator training must start in an area without bystanders and use all the controls until he/she can control the
machine fully under the conditions of the work area.
When learning to operate a machine, do so at a slow pace.
KNOW THE WORK CONDITIONS
The operator must know any prohibited uses or work areas for the machine. For example, excessive slopes and
poor or dangerous terrain conditions must be avoided.
OBEY SAFETY RULES
Operate the breaker in accordance with all laws and regulations which affect you, your equipment, and the
worksite.
Do not operate the breaker until you have read this manual and thoroughly understand all safety, operation and
maintenance instructions.
The operator must be familiar with all prohibited work areas such as excessive slopes and dangerous terrain
conditions.
Do not operate the breaker until you have read the carrier equipment manual and thoroughly understand all
safety, operation and maintenance instructions. The word “carrier”, as used in this manual, means a backhoe
or excavator or similar equipment used to operate the breaker.
Ensure that all maintenance procedures recommended in this manual are completed before using the equip-
ment.
The operator must not operate the breaker or carrier if any people are within the area where they may be injured
by ying debris or movement of the equipment.
Know the limits of your equipment.
Establish a training program for all operators to ensure safe operation.
Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during demolition could generate dust potentially containing a
variety of hazardous substances such as asbestos, silica or lead. Inhalation of dust containing these or other
hazardous substances could result in serious injury, cancer or death. Protect yourself and those around you.
Research and understand the materials you are cutting. Follow correct safety procedures and comply with all
applicable national, state or provisional health and safety regulations relating to them, including, if appropriate
arranging for the safe disposal of the materials by a qualied person.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS