Metal Punch Kit
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ADDING HYDRAULIC OIL
1. Place the punch tool in a vise in a vertical position with the handles up. Unscrew the fixed
handle and remove the bladder plug. Open the turn screw to assure the ram is fully extended.
2. Fill the rubber bladder to the point of overflow with hydraulic oil.
3. Purge the air from the system:
a. Pump the pump handle several times to remove air from the pumping chamber.
b. Close the turn screw until the ram completes its full travel.
c. Repeat as necessary.
NOTE: Open the turn screw slowly so that the ram extends slowly. Rapid return of oil and
air may cause the oil in the rubber bladder to overflow.
d. If this procedure fails to remove air, remove the bladder plug and open the turn screw.
Place your thumb over the plug hole in the bladder and squeeze the bladder while pumping
the lever handle several times. Close the turn screw and pump the pump handle until the
ram completes its full travel. Repeat as necessary.
4. Fill the rubber bladder to the point of overflow and replace the bladder plug. Wipe the bladder
clean of excess oil and reassemble the reservoir handle.
OIL LEAKS
1. Check for external oil leaks.
2. Check that the turn screw and stem are closed tightly and seating properly.
3. Remove the fixed handle and check for oil leaks around the rubber bladder and bladder plug.
RAM SECTION WILL NOT ROTATE
1. Hold the punch tool with the ram section down.
2. Apply a small amount of oil to the cylinder at the attachment point, and then work the ram
section back and forth.
CAUTION! Dust or air inside the tool will damage the sealing kit causing the tool to loose function.
Make sure the oil is clear and no dust enters into the oil when changing the oil. Wait a short period
and exhaust the oil completely out of the oil tube before inserting the oil plug.
LUBRICATION
1. It is important that the tool be properly lubricated. Without proper lubrication the tool will not
work properly and parts will wear prematurely. Avoid over-lubricating the tool.
2. Use the proper lubricant and fill or lubricate parts only as necessary. Use only recommended
lubricants. Substitutes may harm the rubber compounds in the tool’s O-rings and other
rubber parts.
3. Lubricate before storing. In the event that it becomes necessary to store the tool for an
extended period of time (overnight, weekend, etc.,) it should receive a generous amount of
lubrication at that time.
WARNING! NEVER use penetrating oils to clean or lubricate your tool. Penetrating oil is a solvent that
will break down the internal grease and cause the tool to seize up.
