04579561
Form P7631
Edition 1
May, 2003
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MODEL 231G HEAVY DUTY
AUTOMOTIVE IMPACT WRENCH
Model 231G Impact Wrench is designed for use in general automotive repair, body
shops, front end service and light truck and farm equipment applications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
AVAILABLE TO OTHERS THAT WILL OPERATE THIS PRODUCT
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY
PLACING TOOL IN SERVICE
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Always install, operate, inspect and maintain
this product in accordance with all applicable
standards and regulations (local, state, country,
federal, etc.).
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Always use clean, dry air at 90 psig (6.2 bar/620
kPa) maximum air pressure at the inlet. Higher
pressure may result in hazardous situations
including excessive speed, rupture, or incorrect
output torque or force.
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Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct size
and are tightly secured. See Dwg. TPD905-2 for
a typical piping arrangement.
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Ensure an accessible emergency shut off valve
has been installed in the air supply line, and
make others aware of its location.
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Do not use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air
hoses and fittings.
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Keep clear of whipping air hoses. Shut off the
compressed air before approaching a whipping
hose.
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Always turn off the air supply, bleed the air
pressure and disconnect the air supply hose
before installing, removing or adjusting any
accessory on this tool, or before performing any
maintenance on this tool or any accessory.
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Do not lubricate tools with flammable or vola-
tile liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
Use only recommended lubricants.
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Use only proper cleaning solvents to clean parts.
Use only cleaning solvents which meet current
safety and health standards. Use cleaning sol-
vents in a well ventilated area.
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Keep work area clean, uncluttered, ventilated
and illuminated.
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Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged
label.
USING THE TOOL
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Always wear eye protection when operating or
performing maintenance on this tool.
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Always wear hearing protection when operating
this tool.
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Always use Personal Protective Equipment
appropriate to the tool used and material
worked. This may include dust mask or other
breathing apparatus, safety glasses, ear plugs,
gloves, apron, safety shoes, hard hat and other
equipment.
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When wearing gloves always be sure that the
gloves will not prevent the throttle mechanism
from being released.
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This tool is not designed for working in explo-
sive environments, including those caused by
fumes and dust, or near flammable materials.
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This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
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Prevent exposure and breathing of harmful dust
and particles created by power tool use.
Some dust created by power sanding, saw-
ing, grinding, drilling and other construc-
tion activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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lead from lead based paints,
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crystalline silica from bricks and
cement and other masonry products,
and
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arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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Be aware of buried, hidden or other hazards in
your work environment. Do not contact or
damage cords, conduits, pipes or hoses that may
contain electrical wires, explosive gases or
harmful liquids.
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Keep others a safe distance from your work
area, or ensure they use appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment.
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Keep hands, loose clothing, long hair and jew-
elry away from working end of tool.
NOTICE
WARNING
Refer all communications to the nearest Ingersoll-Rand
Office or Distributor
© Ingersoll-Rand Company 2003
Printed in China
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