BREAKER HAMMER
WITH PORTABLE CASE
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Cover Revised 03d, 07j
Specications
Power Source 115 V~, 1800 W, 17 A Running, 3 Prong Grounded Plug
Hammer Blow Rate 1030 BPM
Tool Mount 1-1/8” Hex Receiver
Net Weight 77 lb.
* Includes One Pointed Chisel and Flat Chisel
Note: Performance of this tool (if powered by line voltage) may vary depending
on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool
performance.
Save This Manual
You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,
operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this
manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this tool!
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Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
Observe work area conditions. Do not use machines or power tools in damp
or wet locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Do not use
electrically powered tools in the presence of ammable gases or liquids.
Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let
them handle machines, tools, or extension cords.
Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to
inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.
Do not force tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it
was intended. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the
tool capacity.
Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment
to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this
tool was designed. Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
Wear steel tipped shoes when working with the Breaker Hammer.
Use eye, face and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety
goggles. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal lings or wood chips.
REV 02i, 06l
Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood,
and chemical dusts and mists. Always wear ear protection. Hearing protection is
required for any other persons in the work area.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over
or across running machines.
Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect
tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized
technician. The handles must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all
times.
Disconnect power. Unplug tool when not in use.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool or machine work surface before plugging it in.
Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the Switch Knob #87 is not depressed when
not in use and before plugging in. Do not carry any tool with the switch depressed,
whether it is plugged in or not.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool
when you are tired.
Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium
arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials extra care
should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.
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Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken
parts or mounting xtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation.
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualied
technician. Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn On and Off properly.
Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use
accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from
Harbor Freight Tools.
Do not operate tool if under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning
labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reexes are impaired while
taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities, contain chemicals known [to the State of California]
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
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