Fluxchipper and Needle Scaler Kit
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LUBRICATION (AIR TOOLS)
1. All air tools are packed in grease to prevent corrosion of internal parts during shipping and storage. We
recommend you clean this out to have optimum performance from your new air tool. Add a generous amount
of air tool oil in the air inlet, then run the tool under no load until exhaust is clear to remove packing grease.
For future maintenance, add only one or two drops of oil daily.
2. It is very important that the tool be properly lubricated. Without proper lubrication, the tool will not work
properly and parts will wear prematurely. Manually dropping a drop or two of air tool oil once a day into the
tool’s male connector is better than using an automatic in-line lubricator, which should only be required when
there are multiple users of the same tool.
3. If using an in-line lubricator, keep it filled and correctly adjusted. The in-line lubricator should be regularly
checked and filled with air tool oil. Proper adjustment of the in-line lubricator is performed by placing a sheet
of paper next to the exhaust ports and holding the throttle open approximately 30 seconds. The lubricator is
properly set when a light stain of oil collects on the paper. Excessive amounts of oil should be avoided.
4. Air tool oil is the only recommended lubricant for use in all air tools. Do not try to use other types of lubricants
to oil your tools. Using the wrong lubricant will cause premature tool failure and / or loss of power. Use
only recommended lubricants, specially made for pneumatic applications. Substitutes may harm the rubber
compounds in the tool’s O-rings and other rubber parts.
5. Oiling your air tool regularly is important, but it is also important not to over oil your air tool. Over oiling
can cause premature tool failure. Your tool may not be ruined, but it will begin to experience loss of power
that will continually get worse until it no longer works, at which point the tool will have to be taken apart
and cleaned of excess oil.
6. 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. The tool should be run for approximately
30 seconds to ensure oil has been evenly distributed throughout the tool. The tool should be stored in a clean
and dry environment.
WARNING!
NEVER use WD-40 to clean or lubricate your air tool. WD-40 is a solvent that will break down the
internal grease and cause the air tool to seize up.
