IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION
1. You will need to prepare the 1/4 in. Quick-disconnect Coupler Plug to connect to the air
inlet on the Die Grinder. Wrap the Coupler Plug with pipe thread seal tape before
threading it into the Air Inlet. Connect the a Quick-Disconnect coupler on a 3/8 in. ID Air
Source Hose to the tool.
Note:
If you are not using an automatic oiler system, before operation, add a few drops of
Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection. Add a few drops more after each hour of
continual use.
2. Set the air pressure on your compressor to 90 PSI. Do not exceed the recommended air
pressure of 90 PSI.
3. Check the air connection for leaks. Once you are satisfied there are no leaks, turn off the
air compressor and disconnect the tool.
Clean air of correct air pressure is recommended for the power supply for this tool. A
maximum of 90 PSI at the tool is recommended for most air tools of this class. Check
specifications section for recommended pressure. (Depending on length of air hose and
other circumstances, air pressure at compressor may need to be increased to 100 PSI to
ensure 90 PSI at the tool.)
Water in the air hose and compressor tank contributes to reduced performance and
damage of the air tool. Drain the air tank and filters before each use and as necessary to
keep the air supply dry.
Hose length over 25’ causes loss in line pressure. Increase hose I.D. or increase
compressor pressure to compensate for the pressure loss. Use an in-line pressure
regulator with gauge if air inlet pressure is critical.
AIR SOURCE
put unnecessary strain on the air inlet threads possibly causing them to wear out
prematurely. Instead, install them on a short length of air hose attached to the tool.
13. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts
or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
14. Maintenance. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a
qualified technician using original PERFORMANCE TOOLS® replacement parts.
Failure to do so can lead to accidents for the operator. Use of any other parts will void
the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved
accessories are available from Performance Tool®. Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
15 .
Never install a carbide tipped or steel circular saw blade for use on this Die Grinder.
Never install a wood carving blade, carving disc with chain saw cutters, or a cutting
carving disc on this Die Grinder. All accessories must be rated for at least 22,000 RPM.
Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
WARNING:
Repetitive motions or exposure to vibration may be harmful to your hands and arms.
WARNING:
This product and its packaging contain a chemical known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities, contain chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
1. Lead from lead-based paints.
2. Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products.
3. Arsenic and chromium from chemically 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.
WARNING:
The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator. Read and understand all of the instructions provided in the
instruction manual of this product, as well as, any other tool(s) used with this product.
1. Do not put additional pressure on the machine. This will only reduce sanding efficiency
and shorten the tool's life. We recommend the air pressure of this grinder at 90 PSI.
2. When using the grinder be careful not to exert excessive force. Too much force could be
hazardous if it caused the cutting tool spindle to bend or break.
3. The burning of the work piece or excessive speed reduction indicates too much force
being applied. Changing to a free cutting tool may be better for the desired rate of speed
and stock removal.
4. Avoid hazardous conditions by making sure there is sufficient gripping force on the
spindle of the cutting tool by placing the spindle at least 7/16" inside the collet.
5. Lubricate the air motor with a good grade of air tool oil and drain the tank daily. Grit or
gum deposits in the tool may cut power and may be corrected by cleaning the air
strainer and flushing out the tool with gum solvent oil.
OPERATION
Air Inlet
Safety Trigger
