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Use only a hydraulic hammer that is recommended by Caterpillar.The use of a hydraulic hammer that is not recommended by Caterpillar could result in structural damage to the host machine.Consult your Cat dealer for information on recommended hydraulic hammers.
Only use the hydraulic hammer to break rocks, concrete, and other hard objects. Before you start hydraulic hammer operation, place the machine on a level, stable surface.Before you start hydraulic hammer operation, close the front window. Caterpillar recommends the installation of a window guard on the front window for protection from flying debris.
In order to avoid structural damage to the host machine or the hydraulic hammer, comply with the following:Do not attempt to break rocks or concrete by burying the hammer tool completely into the rocks or concrete.Do not apply a prying force to the hammer tool in order to remove the hammer tool from the material.
Do not allow the hydraulic hammer to continuously operate at one location and for more than 15 seconds. Change the location of the hydraulic hammer and repeat the procedure. Failure to change the location of the hydraulic hammer could cause the hydraulic oil to overheat. Overheated hydraulic oil could cause damage to the accumulator.Stop the hydraulic hammer immediately if the jumper lines are pulsating violently. May indicate that the accumulator nitrogen charge is lost. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for the necessary repair.
Do not use the dropping force of the hydraulic hammer to break rocks or other hard objects. This could cause structural damage to the machine.Do not use the sides or back of the hydraulic hammer to move rocks or other hard objects. Doing this could cause damage not only to the hammer but to stick or boom cylinder.Do not operate the hydraulic hammer with any of the cylinders fully retracted or extended. Doing this could cause structural damage to the machine, resulting in reduced machine life.
Do not use the hydraulic hammer to lift an object.Do not operate the hydraulic hammer while the stick is vertical to the ground. Could allow the stick cylinder to vibrate excessively.Operate the attachment control levers carefully in order to keep the hydraulic hammer tool from hitting the boom.Do not operate the hydraulic hammer under water unless the hydraulic hammer is properly equipped. Operating the hydraulic hammer under water could cause serious damage to the machine hydraulic system. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for information on underwater operation.Do not operate the hydraulic hammer with the upper structure sideways to the undercarriage. Before you start hydraulic hammer operation, place the upper structure in the recommended positions that are shown in illustration . Any other operating positions could make the machine unstable. Any other operating positions could place excessive loads on the undercarriage.Refer to the following for any additional questions about the operation and care of your Caterpillar hydraulic hammer: Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7346, "Hydraulic Hammers", Operation and Maintenance Manual, HEPU9000, "Hydraulic Hammers" and Decal, SMEU7397, "Hammer Operation/Maintenance".