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appropriate personnel.
The operator should not be involved in maintenance or repair of the tool unless properly trained.
The tool shall be examined regularly for damage and malfunction.
After long periods of use, debris from rivet stem (mandrels) and other foreign materials tend to
build up in various parts of the tool, and the hydraulic oil level may drops, both of which can lead
to operating problems. The tool should be cleaned periodically.
6.1 Daily
maintenance
6.1.1
Daily, before use or when first putting the tool into service, pour a few drops of clean,
light lubrication oil into the air inlet of the tool if no lubricator is fitted on air supply. If the
tool is in continuous use, the air hose should be disconnected from the main air supply
and the tool lubricated every two to three hours.
6.1.2
Check for air leaks. If damaged, hose and couplings should be replaced.
6.1.3
If there is no fitter on the pressure regulator, bleed the air line to clear it of accumulated
dirt or water before connecting the air hose to the tool. If there is a fitter, drain it.
6.1.4
Check that the nose assembly is correct to the fastener to be placed.
6.1.5
Check the stroke of the tool meets the minimum specification. RC197 is 16mm, RC198
is 18mm
6.1.6
Ensure that rotary valve is correctly adjusted for fastener retention.
6.2 Weekly
maintenance
6.2.1 Dismantle
and
clean
the nose assembly with special attention to the jaws. Lubricate
with Moly Lithium grease before assembling.
6.2.2
Check for oil leaks and air leaks in the air supply hose and fittings.
6.3
Moly lithium grease EP 3735 safety data
Grease can be ordered as a single item, the part number is shown in the service kit
page.
6.3.1 First
Aid
6.3.1.1
Skin
: As the grease is completely water resistant is best removed with an approved
emulsify skin cleaner.
6.3.1.2
Ingestion
: Ensure the individual drinks 30ml milk of Magnesia.
6.3.1.3
Eyes
: Irritant but not harmful, Irrigate with water and seek medical attention.
6.3.1.4
Fire
: Flash point is above 220
℃
, not classified as flammable, suitable extinguishing
media: CO2, Halon or water spray if applied by an experienced operator.
6.3.1.5
Environment
: Scrape up for burning or disposal on approved site.