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AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
DO NOT USE OXYGEN, COMBUSTIBLE GASES, OR BOTTLED GASES AS A
POWER SOURCE FOR THIS TOOL AS TOOL MAY EXPLODE, POSSIBLY CAUSING
INJURY.
FITTINGS:
Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing and which will release
air pressure from the tool when disconnected from the supply source.
HOSES:
Air hoses should have a minimum of 150 p.s.i. (10.6 kg/cm
2
) working pressure
rating or 150 percent of the maximum pressure that could be produced in the air system.
The supply hose should contain a fitting that will provide “quick disconnecting” from the
male plug on the tool.
SUPPLY SOURCE:
Use only clean, regulated compressed air as a power source for this
tool. NEVER USE OXYGEN, COMBUSTIBLE GASES, OR BOTTLED GASES AS A
POWER SOURCE FOR THIS TOOL AS TOOL MAY EXPLODE.
REGULATOR:
A pressure regulator with an operating pressure of 0 - 125 p.s.i. (0 - 8.79
kg/cm
2
) is required to control the operating pressure for safe operation of this tool. Do
not connect this tool to air pressure which can potentially exceed 200 p.s.i. (14 kg/cm
2
)
as tool may fracture or burst, possibly causing injury.
OPERATING PRESSURE:
Do not exceed recommended maximum operating pressure
as tool wear will be greatly increased. The air supply must be capable of maintaining the
operating pressure at the tool. Pressure drops in the air supply can reduce the tool’s
driving power. Refer to “TOOL SPECIFICATIONS” for setting the correct operating
pressure for the tool.
FILTER:
Dirt and water in the air supply are major causes of wear in pneumatic tools. A
filter will help to get the best performance and minimum wear from the tool. The filter
must have adequate flow capacity for the specific installation. The filter has to be kept
clean to be effective in providing clean compressed air to the tool. Consult the
manufacturer’s instructions on proper maintenance of your filter. A dirty and/or clogged
filter will cause a pressure drop which will reduce the tool’s performance.
LUBRICATION
Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for best performance. A i r - t o o l o il
added through the air line connection will lubricate the internal parts. Do not use
detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the seals
and bumpers in the tool, resulting in poor tool performance and frequent tool
maintenance.
If no air line lubricator is used, add oil during use into the air fitting on the tool once or
twice a day. Only a few drops of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will only collect
inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
CAUTION:
NOTE:
For cold weather operation, near and below freezing, the moisture in the air line may
freeze and prevent tool operation. We recommend the use of permanent antifreeze
(ethylene glycol) as a cold weather lubricant.
Do not store tools in a cold-weather environment to prevent frost or ice
formation on the tools operating valves and mechanisms, which could cause
tool failure. Test tool without fasteners prior to operations to ensure no
malfunction on the tool due to ice formation.
Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to “O”-rings and seals – do
not use these low temperature air dryers without checking compatibility.
