HSS Hire 02116 Troubleshooting guide

Petrol Breaker
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1996 No. 551/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Hire Shops
Lightweight, heavy-duty breaker for
cutting asphalt and breaking concrete.
Suitable for tie-tamping, digging,
compacting, driving-in posts, pipes and
earthing rods.
Operating & Safety Guide 551
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Keep your hands away from the throttle until you
are ready to begin work.
Depress the handles to activate the impact
mechanism – when the handles are lifted the
mechanism is disengaged. Use the throttle lever to
regulate the power.
To STOP the machine push the red stop button
below the handle.
Always hold the machine with both hands. Make
sure the handles are free from grease and oil.
Adopt a comfortable, stable stance when working
– one that gives a good view of whatever you are
working on, its easier, you get better results and its a lot
safer.
If the tool strikes a hidden object, stop the
machine immediately, check to make sure it is safe
to continue.
Stop the machine if you experience discomfort or
numbness during use.
Take special care if standing anywhere other than
on a firm, level footing and keep the whole of your
body (especially your feet) clear at all times.
Use your body weight to keep the machine in
contact with the work at all times. Apply just enough
pressure stop it bouncing and ensure reasonable
progress.
Where possible, concentrate on weak spots in the
structure you are breaking – mortar joints, cracks and so
on. Alternatively, start close to an edge and then
gradually work inwards.
Take your time. Rushing a job tends to produce poor
results and increases the risk of a serious accident.
Don’t over do it – you are more likely to have an
accident if you are suffering from fatigue.
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease, assume you have the wrong tool for the job. Ask at
your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Handle the equipment with care. Avoid dropping it,
knocking it, or otherwise exposing it to damage.
Never expose the equipment to dangerous/
corrosive chemicals.
EQUIPMENT CARE
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Keep the equipment clean. You will find this less of a
chore if you clean up regularly rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Drain the fuel tank before transporting the
machine, and when it is not to be used for long
periods.
Push the red stop button to switch the machine
OFF. Lay the machine down and release the tool’s
locking latch.
Remove the tool from the chuck and mount the machine
on it’s trolley.
Finally clean off any dust and debris with a damp
cloth. (Never use cleaning agents) ready for return to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Information on COSHH regulations are available from
your local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
Code 02116

For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Keep children, animals and bystanders out of the
work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and understood
these instructions.
Check the equipment before use, if it shows signs of
damage or excessive wear, return it.
This equipment generates potentially harmful
noise levels. To comply with Health and
Safety at Work regulations, ear defenders must be
worn by everyone in the vicinity.
Suitable protective clothing, footwear
and gloves must be worn.
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area. Avoid loose garments and
jewellery that could interfere with the work. Tie back
long hair.
Never use this equipment near any combustible
gases or materials.
Never use this equipment near computers or any
sensitive electronic equipment.
Keep the engine’s air vents clear of
all obstructions.
Exhuast Fumes
Never operate petrol engines indoors or in a
confined space.
The exhaust contains gases that can kill.
GENERAL SAFETY Always switch equipment OFF before changing
steels or making any adjustments to it. Never leave
it switched ON and unattended.
If the equipment fails, or if it is damaged, return it.
Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Take special care when breaking anything
containing pipework or electrical cables. If in doubt,
hire a cable avoiding tool to determine the exact position
of such hazards.
Make sure you know how to switch the equipment
OFF before you switch it ON.
Carefully lay the petrol breaker down. It should not have
a tool fitted.
Mix 2-stroke oil with unleaded petrol in a suitable
container and fill the fuel tank. The tank capacity is
approximately 1.3 litres. Never add petrol and oil to the
tank unmixed.
Make sure the tank cap is securely fitted – it must not be
removed when the engine is running.
Check the oil level in the hammer mechanism by
standing the machine in an upright position. Use only
SAE 14/W40 – the oil level should be flush with the
hole. Refit the plug.
Always check the oil level when you refuel the machine.
Now fit the appropriate steel for the application on
which you are working. Our staff will advise you on
the best steel for the job. Use the shank gauge to check
that the tool has the correct dimensions. Make sure the
shank is clean and in
good condition.
Fit the steel into the
chuck by moving the
locking latch to the
horizontal. Push the
latch into the vertical
position to secure the
steel.
COLD STARTING…
Close the choke by
turning the choke control upwards. Press the primer
5-10 times until fuel is visible in the priming bulb.
Depress the throttle lever to full speed position
and pull the starter cord.
When the engine starts, open the choke gradually
by turning the choke control downwards.
Let the engine warm up for 2-3 minutes.
RE-STARTING A WARM ENGINE…
Check the choke is open. Depress the throttle to
the full speed position and pull the starter cord – if
GETTING STARTED
the engine stops after a short time this may be due to
vapour lock, to rectify this: close the choke by turning the
control upward, depress the throttle lever to full speed
position and pull the starter cord.
When the engine starts allow it to run for a short time.
Then open the choke gradually from full choke to the
fully open position, this may take up to 30 seconds.
Ensure the machine runs smoothly.
Never touch the exhaust pipe or the lower
machine housing – they can become very hot
during use.
Fuel Safety
NEVER refuel while the engine is hot or running.
NEVER smoke or allow naked lights into the area
while refuelling.
ALWAYS mop up fuel spillages as quickly as possible.
Change your clothes if you spill fuel on yourself.
ALWAYS store fuel in an approved container, in a
cool, safe place away from the work area.
Never mix petrol/oil in the machine’s fuel tank.
Pull Start
Fuel Cap
Fuel Cap
Oil Filling
Oil Level
Locking
Latch
Primer
Bulb
Choke
Throttle Lever
Throttle 
Lever
Stop
Button
Handles
Side
Handle
Stop
Button