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« on: October 20, 2009, 01:34:26 am »
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I need advise on how to safely operate a compressed-air jackhammer. Any tips, do's and don'ts would be much appreciated.
My men have worked with electrical generator-powered demolition hammers before, but never with compressed air. Thanks!

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« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2009, 06:01:28 am »
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And you believe you'll find an expert on jackhammers here?

Well, I suppose anything is possible.

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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2009, 07:55:41 am »
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Well, indeed a Jack Hammer can be a usefull tool on some operations. Hence I hope someone maybe will be able to help you here.

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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2009, 09:12:22 am »
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Compressed Air its self is the main Potential Hazard.

I seen a air line become disconnected and smack some one in the head.

The guy didnt know what happened for three days.

Follow this Link and there are tons of good Safety Videos for you.

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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2009, 09:29:09 am »
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Homefire, thank you VERY MUCH for the youtube link! 12psi can blow out an eyeball...urgh! And you are right...there's many safety vids there. I never thought of looking in youtube (too many other things on the brain). My heartfelt thanks again!

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« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2010, 08:31:46 pm »
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hello hobyist, I am not an expert but I have used an air powered jack hammer. ear plugs and a face shield are a must! some cheap cotton gloves will help alot the thicker kind that sell in construction type stores that sell by the dozens really help  fight blisters on the hands. I am guessing that you will be using a 90 pound hammer.  the air power will have stronger impacts than the electric hammer and once in a while it will punch a whole instead of breaking the rock or cement , when this happens the bit can get stuck in the whole and can be a real pain to get out. pay close attention and when a hole is punched move the bit to the side a few inches and start again. let the hammer do the work the operator is just there to guide the hammer. in other words if the guy tries to put a lot of pressure on it he will just wear himself out. one of the other posts mentioned the hose blowing out, there are anti whip clips to keep the hose from whipping if the ends become disconnected and Chicago style couplings have pins that keep the coupling from twisting and blowing apart. hope this helps and if you have any questions i would be glad try to give you an answer. good luck.

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« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2010, 08:37:16 pm »
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Be careful with that thing, you'll shoot your eye out!  Grin (get the ralphie boy refererance)  Cheesy

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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2010, 05:31:42 am »
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Dangerous Dave, thank you for the reply. I used the bad boy in the attached photo instead.  Smiley It was mounted to a Hitachi EX200.

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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2010, 06:09:23 am »
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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2010, 05:26:18 pm »
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well if i had to chose I'm sure i would have went the same way you did.  haha good luck

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