Video: Hydraulic Breaker Dos and Don'ts

Doosan Attachment Product Specialist Lee Smith shares tips on proper maintenance and operation of breaker attachments to ensure they continue to work properly on the jobsite

March 31, 2015

How to Avoid Breaking Your Breakers 

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A visual inspection should be completed each time the breaker will be used to help identify any worn or damaged components and prevent unexpected downtime.
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