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General Operators Instructions and Service Manual
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Revised 12/10/15
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reach when operating this tool. High reaction torques can
occur at or below the recommended air pressure.
Tool accessories may continue to rotate briefly after throttle
is released.
Air powered tools can vibrate in use. Vibration, repetitive
motions or uncomfortable positions may be harmful to your
hands and arms. Stop using any tool if discomfort, tingling
feeling or pain occurs.
Seek medical advice before resuming use.
Use accessories recommended by Henry Tools.
This tool is not designed for working in explosive atmo-
spheres.
This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
Product Description
An Air Grinder is a compressed air powered hand-held rotary
power tool driving a rotating arbor (spindle) on which a grind-
ing wheel or other abrasive accessory is mounted. A guard
is required on all grinders, unless used with specific abrasive
products and under special conditions. See additional warn-
ings given below for Unguarded Grinders.
WARNING
General Product Safety Information
• IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THIS SAFETY INFOR-
MATION AVAILABLE TO OTHERS THAT WILL OPERATE THIS
PRODUCT.
• Failure to observe the following warnings could result in
injury.
WARNING
Product Safety information - When Placing the Tool in Service
• Always install, operate, inspect and maintain this product in
accordance with all applicable standards and regulations (lo-
cal, state, country, federal, etc.).
• Always use clean, dry air at 90 psig (6.2 bar/620 kPa) maxi-
mum air pressure at the inlet. Higher pressure may result in
hazardous situations including excessive speed, rupture, or
incorrect output torque or force.
• Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct size and are
tightly secured.
• Install a properly sized Safety Air Fuse upstream of hose
and use an anti-whip device across any hose coupling without
internal shut-off, to prevent hose whipping if a hose fails or
coupling disconnects.
• Ensure an accessible emergency shut off valve has been
installed in the air supply line, and make others aware of its
location.
• Do not use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air hoses and
fittings.
• Keep clear of whipping air hoses. Shut off the compressed
air before approaching a whipping hose.
• Always turn off the air supply, bleed the air pressure and
disconnect the air supply hose before installing, removing or
adjusting any accessory on this tool, or before performing any
maintenance on this tool or any accessory.
• Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile liquids
such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel. Use only recommended
lubricants.
• Use only proper cleaning solvents to clean parts. Use only
cleaning solvents which meet current safety and health stan-
dards. Use cleaning solvents in a well ventilated area.
• Keep work area clean, uncluttered, ventilated and illumi-
nated.
• Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged label.
• For those grinders designed for use with wheels of four inches
diameter and larger, separate the grinder from any quick-disconnect
couplings by a hose whip. Never install a quick-disconnect directly into
these tools.
WARNING
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION - WHEN USING THE TOOL:
• Always wear eye protection when operating or performing mainte-
nance on this tool.
• Always wear hearing protection when operating this tool.
• Always use Personal Protective Equipment appropriate to the tool
used and material worked. This may include dust mask or other
breathing apparatus, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, apron, safety
shoes, hard hat and other equipment.
When wearing gloves always be sure that the gloves will not prevent
the throttle mechanism from being released.
• Prevent exposure and breathing of harmful dust and particles cre-
ated by power tool use.
- Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause can-
cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examplesof these
chemicals are:
- lead from lead based paints,
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry prod-
ucts, and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
- Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
• Keep others a safe distance from your work area, or ensure they use
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• This tool is not designed for working in explosive environments, in-
cluding those caused by fumes and dust, or near flammable materials.
• This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
• Be aware of buried, hidden or other hazards in your work environ-
ment. Do not contact or damage cords, conduits, pipes or hoses that
may contain electrical wires, explosive gases or harmful liquids.
• Keep hands, loose clothing, long hair and jewelry away from working
end of tool.
• Power tools can vibrate in use. Vibration, repetitive motions or
uncomfortable positions may be harmful to your hands and arms. Stop
using any tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek medi-
cal advice before resuming use.
• Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not overreach when operat-
ing this tool. Anticipate and be alert
for sudden changes in motion, reaction torques, or forces during start
up and operation.
• Tool and/or accessories may briefly continue their motion after
throttle is released.
• To avoid accidental starting - ensure tool is in “off” position before
applying air pressure, avoid throttle
when carrying, and release throttle with loss of air.
• Ensure work pieces are secure. Use clamps or vises to hold work
piece whenever possible.
• Do not carry or drag the tool by the hose.
• Do not use power tools when tired, or under the influence of medica-
tion, drugs, or alcohol.
• Never use a damaged or malfunctioning tool or accessory.
• Do not modify the tool, safety devices, or accessories.
• Do not use this tool for purposes other than those recommended.
MODELS
56 VL
56 VS
