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 operat iing 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 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. Use Air Tool Lubricant, Mobil
Velocite #10, or equivalent. 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.
Only a few drops of oil at a time is necessary inserted into air fitting opening. Too much oil will only collect
inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION:
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 winter formula air tool lubricant or permanent antifreeze (ethylene
glycol) as a cold weather lubricant.
CAUTION: Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the
tools operating valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure.
NOTE: Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to “O”-rings and seals – do not use these
low temperature air dryers without checking compatibility.
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OPERATION
Caution Regarding Use of this Tool to Install Pre-
finished Flooring
This BTFP12570 Flooring Tool was designed for use in installing unfinished
hardwood flooring. It can be used to install pre-finished flooring however
caution must be used to ensure that the finish is not damaged by the
tool. It is recommended that the tool be tested on a sample section to be
certain that the tool and technique of use do not leave marks on the finish.
This procedure should be followed before each job due to variations in
flooring and tool condition.
