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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/cm2) 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/CM2) is required to control the operatiing
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/CM2)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. Oil added through the
air line connection will lubricate the internal parts. Use BOSTITCH 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.
If no airline lubricator is used, add oil during use into the air fitting on the tool once or twice a
day. Only a few drops of oil at a time is necessary. 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 BOSTITCH 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.
