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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 air tool lubricant or
permanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol) as a cold weather
lubricant.
WARNING
Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to
prevent frost or ice formation on the tools’ operating
valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure.
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.
AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE AND VOLUME
Air volume is as important as air pressure. The air volume
supplied to the tool may be inadequate because of
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from receiving an adequate volume of air, even though
the pressure reading is high. The results will be a slow
operation or reduced driving power. Before evaluating tool
problems for these symptoms, trace the air supply from
the tool to the supply source for restrictive connectors,
low points containing water and anything else that would
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REQUIRED DAILY CHECKLIST
1. Disconnect the air supply from the tool and remove
all fasteners.
2. Check all screws, nuts, bolts, and pins on the tool. If
any of these are loose, they must be tightened with the
appropriate size wrench.
3. Press the safety yoke against a workpiece to ensure
that it moves smoothly.
4. With the safety yoke depressed, pull the trigger. The
trigger should move smoothly, without binding.
5. While the tool is not loaded, connect the appropriate
air supply at 5.5 bar (80 psi) to the tool.
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Without pulling the trigger, press the safety yoke
against a workpiece several times. The tool must
not operate.
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With the safety yoke not engaged on the workpiece,
point the tool down and away from you and other
persons, and pull the trigger several times. Hold
the trigger in this position for a minimum of 5
seconds. The tool must not operate.
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Press the safety yoke firmly against the workpiece,
and pull the trigger. The tool must operate.
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With the safety yoke still depressed, release the
trigger. The driver must return to its up position.
6. If the tool successfully meets all the requirements
in this checklist, it is ready for use. Load the proper
fasteners for the desired application.
7. Set the depth of drive according to the “drive depth
adjustment” section in this manual. Repeat this
checklist before using the tool each day, or if the tool is
dropped or damaged in any way.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
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recommended (Fig. 15) as it increases product life and keeps
the product in sustained operation. The in-line lubricator
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Proper adjustment of the in-line lubricator is performed by
placing a sheet of paper next to the exhaust ports and
actuate the tool 10 - 15 times without fasteners loaded.
The lubricator is properly set when a light stain of oil
collects on the paper. Excessive amounts of oil should be
avoided.
If it becomes necessary to store the product for an extended
period of time (overnight, weekend, etc.), it should receive
a generous amount of lubrication at that time. Actuate the
tool 10 - 15 times without fasteners loaded to ensure oil
has been evenly distributed throughout the product. The
product should be stored in a clean and dry environment.
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It is most important that the product be properly
lubricated by keeping the air line lubricator filled
and correctly adjusted. Without proper lubrication
the product will not work properly and parts will
wear prematurely.
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Use correct lubricant in the air line lubricator. The
lubricator should be of low air flow or changing air
flow type, and should be kept filled to the correct
level. Use only recommended lubricants, specially
made for pneumatic applications. Substitutes
may harm the rubber compounds in the product's
O-rings and other rubber parts.
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system, air operated tools should be lubricated at least
once a day or after 2 hours of work with 2 - 6 drops
of oil, depending on the work environment, directly
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