Working tool
WARNING Unexpected movement
Sudden movements of the carrier may cause serious
injury.
► Secure the carrier such that it cannot move
unexpectedly.
► Observe the carrier manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING Metal chips shooting off
When hammering out bolts, chips may shoot off and
cause serious eye injuries.
► Wear safety glasses when hammering out the
bolts.
WARNING Heavy working tool
The working tool is heavy; if it falls it may cause
serious injury. Lifting the working tool without suitable
lifting equipment may lead to physical injury.
► Lift the working tool with lifting equipment designed
for the weight of the working tool.
WARNING Hands and fingers being cut off
or hurt
Bores and surfaces can act like a pair of scissors
and cut off or hurt parts of your body.
► Never use your fingers to check bores or fitting
surfaces.
► Do not reach into the aperture in the lower breaker
part or between the working tool and the lower
breaker part.
Selecting the right working tool
The standard available working tools are shown. The
different cutter geometries may influence the
production result, depending on the actual use.
Please consult the following table for recommended
uses.
Conical moil point
Suitable for universal use
Very good penetration
Even splitting effect distribution
No torsion effect
Pyramidal moil point
Suitable for universal use
Very good penetration
Even splitting effect distribution
Slight torsion effect
Chisel and spade
Mining, demolition work, ground work,
foundations
Very good splitting effect distribution
Very good penetration
Torsion effect
Blunt tool
Mining, block holing, demolition work
Very good energy transfer
Optimum in-cutting effect
No torsion effect
29© 2012 Atlas Copco Construction Tools GmbH | No. 3390 5005 01 | 2012-05-03
Original instructions
INSTALLATIONHB 5800, 5800 DP, 7000, 7000 DP, 10000 DP