6 ► MB156 User Manual
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always
comply with the safety precautions given in this manual
and on the stickers and tags attached to the tool and
hose.
These safety precautions are given for your safety. Re-
view them carefully before operating the tool and before
performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional pre-
cautions relating to the specic work area and local
safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in
the space provided in this manual.
The MB156 Mounted Hy-
draulic Breaker will provide
safe and dependable ser-
vice if operated in accor-
dance with the instructions
given in this manual. Read
and understand this man-
ual and any stickers and
tags attached to the tool
and hoses before opera-
tion. 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 by-
standers 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, exces-
sive slopes and poor or dangerous terrain condi-
tions must be avoided.
OBEY SAFETY RULES
• Operate the breaker in accordance with all laws and
regulations which affect you, your equipment, and
the work site.
• Do not operate the breaker until you have read this
manual and thoroughly understand all safety, opera-
tion and maintenance instructions.
• The operator must be familiar with all prohibited
work areas such as excessive slopes and danger-
ous terrain conditions.
• Do not operate the breaker until you have read the
carrier equipment manual and thoroughly under-
stand all safety, operation and maintenance instruc-
tions. 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 recom-
mended in this manual are completed before using
the equipment.
• 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 equip-
ment.
• Know the limits of your equipment.
• Establish a training program for all operators to en-
sure safe operation.
• Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during
demolition could generate dust potentially contain-
ing a variety of hazardous substances such as as-
bestos, 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 qualied
person.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS