Stanley Hardware Automobile Parts BR40 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  specific  work  area  and  local 

safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in 

the space provided in this manual.
The BR40 Hydraulic Breaker will provide safe and de-

pendable service if operated in accordance with the in-

structions 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.

•  Operator must start in a work area without bystand-

ers. The operator must be familiar with all prohibited 

work areas such as excessive slopes and danger-

ous terrain conditions.

•  Establish a training program for all operators to en-

sure safe operation.

•  Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or 

under the supervision of an instructor.

•  Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, 

gloves, ear, head, and breathing protection, and 

safety shoes at all times when operating the tool.

•  Do not inspect, carry or clean the tool while the hy-

draulic power source is connected. Accidental en-

gagement of the tool can cause serious injury.

•  Supply hoses must have a minimum working pres-

sure rating of 2500 psi/175 bar.

•  Be sure all hose connections are tight.

•  The hydraulic circuit control valve must be in the 

OFF position when coupling or uncoupling the tool. 

Wipe all couplers clean before connecting. use only 

lint-free cloths. Failure to do so may result in dam-

age to the quick couplers and cause overheating of 

the hydraulic system.

•  Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above 

140 °F/60 °C. Operation at higher oil temperatures 

can cause operator discomfort and may damage the 

tool. Never come in contact with the tool bit, the bit 

can get hot.

•  Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted, or 

incompletely assembled tool.

•  Do not weld, cut with an acetylene torch, or hard-

face the tool bit.

•  To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all 

tool repair, maintenance and service must only be 

performed by authorized and properly trained per-

sonnel.

•  Do not exceed the rated limits of the tool or use the 

tool for applications beyond its design capacity.

•  Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels 

and warning stickers legible.

•  Always replace parts with replacement parts recom-

mended by Stanley Hydraulic Tools.

•  Check fastener tightness often and before each use 

daily.

•  Never operate the tool if you cannot be sure that 

underground utilities are not present.

•  do not wear loose fitting clothing when operating the 

tool.