1/2 in. Air Ratchet and Socket Set
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AIR TOOL LUBRICATION
CAUTION! Never use a penetrating oil to lubricate the tool. Penetrating oil may act as a solvent that will break
down the grease and cause the tool to seize up.
1. All air tools are packed in grease to prevent corrosion of internal parts during shipping and storage. We
recommend you clean this out for optimum tool performance. Add a generous amount of air tool oil in the
air inlet, and then run the tool under no load until exhaust is clear to remove packing grease.
2. It is very important that the tool is lubricated. Without lubrication, the tool will not work properly and parts
will wear prematurely. Manually adding a drop or two of air tool oil into the tool’s male connector once a day
is better than using an automatic in-line lubricator. In-line lubricators should only be required when there are
multiple users of the same tool.
3. Air tool oil is the only recommended lubricant for use in all air tools. Do not use other types of lubricants to
oil your tools. Using the wrong lubricant will cause premature tool failure and/or loss of power. Substitutes
may harm the rubber compounds in the tool’s O-rings and other seals.
4. If using an in-line lubricator, keep it filled and correctly adjusted. The lubricator should be regularly checked
and filled with air tool oil. Proper adjustment of the in-line lubricator is performed by placing a sheet of paper
next to the exhaust ports and holding the throttle open approximately 30 seconds. The lubricator is properly
set when a light stain of oil collects on the paper. Excessive amounts of oil should be avoided.
5. Avoid adding too much air tool oil during normal use. Too much oil can cause premature power loss and
eventual tool failure. The tool will need to be taken apart by a qualified technician and cleaned of excess oil.
6. In the event that it becomes necessary to store the tool for an extended period of time (overnight,
weekend, etc.), it should receive a generous amount of lubrication at that time. The tool should be run for
approximately 30 seconds to ensure oil has been evenly distributed throughout the tool. The tool should be
stored in a clean and dry environment.
STORAGE
When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat of lubricant to the steel parts to avoid rust. Remove the
lubricant before using the tool again.
DISPOSING OF TOOL
If your tool has become damaged beyond repair, do not throw it out. Bring it to the appropriate recycling facility.
