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SKU 97728

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SAVE THIS MAnUAl

Keep  this  manual  for  the  safety 

warnings  and  precautions,  assembly, 

operating,  inspection,  maintenance  and 

cleaning  procedures.    Write  the  product’s 

serial number in the back of the manual near 

the assembly diagram (or month and year of 

purchase if product has no number).  Keep 

this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry 

place for future reference.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal 

Words

In this manual, on the labeling, 

and all other information 

provided with this product:

  This is the safety alert 

symbol.  It is used to alert 

you to potential personal 

injury hazards.  Obey all 

safety messages that 

follow this symbol to avoid 

possible injury or death.

 

dAngER indicates 

a hazardous 

situation which, if not 

avoided, will result in death or 

serious injury.
 

WARnIng 

indicates a 

hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in 

death or serious injury.
 

cAUTIOn, used 

with the safety 

alert symbol, indicates a 

hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in 

minor or moderate injury.

 

nOTIcE is used to 

address practices 

not related to personal injury.
 

cAUTIOn, without 

the safety alert 

symbol, is used to address 

practices not related to 

personal injury.

IMpORTAnT SAFETY 

InSTRUcTIOnS

InSTRUcTIOnS pERTAInIng 

TO A RISk OF FIRE, 

ElEcTRIc SHOck, OR 

InjURY TO pEOplE

WARnIng

 – When using tools, basic 

precautions should always be 

followed, including the following:

general

To reduce the risks of electric 

a. 

shock, fire, and injury to people, 

read all the instructions before 

using the tool.

Work area

keep the work area clean and well 

a. 

lighted. 

Cluttered benches and dark 

areas increase the risks of electric 

shock, fire, and injury to people.

do not operate the tool in 

b. 

explosive atmospheres, such as in 

the presence of flammable liquids, 

gases, or dust. 

The tool is able to 

create sparks resulting in the ignition 

of the dust or fumes.

keep bystanders, children, and 

c. 

visitors away while operating the 

Summary of Contents for Central Pneumatic 97728

Page 1: ...ssion Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight...

Page 2: ...avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Instructions Pertai...

Page 3: ... at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations f Use safety equipment A dust mask non skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be used for the applicable conditions Wear heavy duty work gloves during use g Always wear eye protection Wear ANSI approved safety goggles h Always wear hearing protection when using the tool Prolonged exposure to high in...

Page 4: ...tool s operation If dam aged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged Use only accessories that are j identified by the manufacturer for the specific tool model Use of an accessory not intended for use with the specific tool model increases the risk of injury to people Service Tool service must be pe...

Page 5: ...or WARNING 2 Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber...

Page 6: ...to the hand past hand injuries nervous system disorders diabetes or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration such as tingling numbness and white or blue fingers seek medical advice as soon as possible Do not smoke during use Nicotine 2 reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers increasing the risk of vibration related injur...

Page 7: ...r to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Components and Controls Assembly A male Quick Connector not 1 included must be installed prior to operating the Air Router To do so Wrap about three inches of pipe thread sealer tape not included around the threads of the Quick Connector Then screw the Quick Connector firmly into the Air Inlet 14 of the tool See Figure A To install a 1 4 Router...

Page 8: ...of Pneumatic Tool Oil DAILY into the tool s male Quick Coupler before operation See Figure A Attach an air hose to the 2 compressor s air outlet Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool Other components such as a connector and quick coupler will make operation more efficient but are not mandatory WARNING To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Do not install a female quick cou...

Page 9: ...et Up Designate a work area that is clean 1 and well lit The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction Route the air hose along a safe 2 route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the air hose to possible damage The air hose must be long enough to reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while w...

Page 10: ...t maximum pressure and sufficient airflow then a larger tool will be required When finished routing remove Air 9 Router away from work piece and release pressure on the Trigger 3 to stop the Air Router Wait until the Router Bit stops rotating then set the tool down See Figure A To prevent accidents detach the air 10 supply safely discharge any residual air pressure in the tool and release the Trig...

Page 11: ...operation of the air operated tool Daily Air Supply Maintenance 1 Everyday perform maintenance on the air supply according to the component manufacturers instructions The lubricator s oil level needs to be maintained and the moisture filter must be regularly drained Performing routine maintenance on the air supply will allow the tool to operate more safely and will also reduce wear on the tool Dai...

Page 12: ...re air leakage Slight air leakage is normal especially on older tools Cross threaded housing 1 components Loose housing 2 Damaged valve or housing 3 Dirty worn or damaged valve 4 Check for incorrect alignment and uneven 1 gaps If cross threaded disassemble and replace damaged parts before use Tighten housing assembly If housing cannot 2 be tightened properly internal parts may be misaligned Replac...

Page 13: ...gulator 1 10 O Ring 1 11 O Ring 1 12 Valve Plug 1 13 Muffle Cover 1 14 Air Inlet with screen 1 15 Bearing 1 16 End Plate 1 17 Steel Ball 2 18 Rotor 1 19 Rotor Blade 4 20 Cylinder 1 21 Bushing 1 22 Front Plate 1 23 Pin 1 24 Bearing 1 25 Collet Holder 1 26 Retainer 1 27 Housing Cap 1 28 Collet 1 29 Collet Nut 1 30 Housing Cap 1 31 Lock Nut 1 32 Router Base 1 33 Router Guide 1 34 3 4 Spanner Wrench 1...

Page 14: ...ranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace...

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