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Operation
(continued)
Removing
1. Pull the socket off the ½” square drive to remove.
Operating the air impact gun
Loosening Nut/Bolt
1. Place the socket over the nut.
2. Hold the impact gun securely in your hand with your finger over the trigger.
3. Place your other hand on the back of the tool to control the torque reaction.
4. Push the forward/reverse switch so the tool is set at reverse.
5. Start the tool by pressing the trigger.
6. When the nut/bolt starts to move release the trigger. Stop the tool.
7. Remove the socket from the nut/bolt.
NEVER
increase the operating pressure of the tool to over its maximum. If you cannot loosen/re-
move the nut with the impact gun use a suitable breaker bar.
Tightening Nut/Bolt
1. Set the torque setting. Check the nut/bolt can withstand the torque setting.
2. By hand tighten the nut/bolt as much as you can.
3. Place the socket over the nut.
4. Hold the impact gun securely in your hand with your finger over the trigger.
5. Place your other hand on the back of the tool to control the torque reaction.
6. Push the forward/reverse switch so the tool is set at forward.
7. Start the tool by pressing the trigger.
8. Tighten the nut.
9. Remove the impact gun and socket.
BE CAREFUL
not to overtighten. After using the impact gun use a calibrated torque wrench to
torque the nut to the correct value.
NEVER
increase the operating pressure of the tool to over its maximum.
ALWAYS
make sure that the air pressure has been released before disconnecting.
