General care before shutting down at the end of each shift, we recommend the following procedures : flush hammer with air water for a few minutes, then turn off water injection. flush hammer with airoil for a few minutes. This will coat the internal hammer parts preventing corrosion rust. never leave the tool in a wet muddy hole. Pull back from bottom as far as necessary to prevent the hammer sitting under water. it is also good practice to pour at least half a litre of oil down the drill at start up of a new shift.