OPERATION : LUBRICATION
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 permanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol) as a cold weather lubricant.
Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for best performance. Air - tool oil added through the air line connection
will lubricate the internal parts. 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 air line 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.
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.
CAUTION
Do not store tools in a cold-weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the tools operating valves and
mechanisms, which could cause tool failure. Test tool without fasteners prior to operations to ensure no malfunction on the
tool due to ice formation.
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