6. OPERATION
7. MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Wear approved ear, eye, hand and respiratory
protection when operating the blaster.
6.1
Close all valves before connecting the air.
6.1.1 Connect the air supply as described in Section 3 to the air inlet
fitting. See fig.3J.
6.1.2 Set the incoming air pressure. do not exceed 125psi.
6.1.3 Open the Air Supply Valve (See fig.3G) and allow the tank to
pressurise.
6.1.4 Open the Sand Metering Valve. See fig.4Q. Valve lever should
in line with the fitting.
6.1.5 Open the Gun Supply Valve. See fig.3C.
6.2
The unit is now ready for use.
6.2.1 Fully depress the Blasting Gun lever to commence blasting.
6.2.2 Before blasting unfamiliar material, spot test to ensure that
damage/pitting will not occur to the material.
6.2.3 Use even passes of the blaster to remove material such as
rust, body filler or other soft materials. do not blast in any one
area for more than a few seconds at a time.
6.3
The unit is supplied with 5 ceramic nozzles. See fig .5. Select
the appropriate nozzle for the task.
6.3.1. To change the nozzle refer to section 4.4
WARNING! DO NOT use the sand blaster without a nozzle
fitted.
WARNING! Disconnect from the air supply before
performing any maintenance!
WARNING! Regularly check for wear in those components
that carry the air/abrasive mixture, in particular the blast
hose.
7.1 Blast Hose
- To inspect the blast hose and associated fittings
first close the Sand Metering Valve, see fig.4Q. Wearing your
protective clothing, operate the blasting gun until only air is
passing through it. Close your hand lightly around the hose and
slide it along the full length with the blasting gun closed. You
should be able to feel any air leaks from the hose and
associated fittings. Also, where the internal wall of the hose has
worn thin the hose will begin to blister. If any blisters or leaks
from the hose are discovered the hose can no longer be used
and must be replaced immediately.
7.2 Blast Nozzles
- Check for wear and replace as necessary.
7.3 Sand Outlet Fitting
- The sand outlet fitting to which the blast
hose is connected should also be periodically inspected for
wear.
WARNING! The following items should also be checked
on a regular basis.
7.4 Hoses & Clips
- Replace immediately at any sign of damage.
7.5 Filler Cap Gasket
- Check to ensure it provides an airtight
seal.
7.6 Water Separator
- drain before use by loosening drain screw
while separator is pressurised.
NOTE:
It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT:
No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY:
Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
INFORMATION:
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,
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