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5ZL21G
Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
1/2” Air Ratchet
General Safety Information
This manual contains information that is very
important to know and understand. This information
is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this
information, observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury
Notice indicates important
information that, if not followed, may cause
damage to equipment.
1. Entanglement Hazards
Keep away from rotating drive.
Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing.
Choking can occur if neckwear is not kept away from
the tool and accessories.
Scalping can occur if hair is not kept away from the
tool and accessories.
Avoid direct contact with accessories during use.
Use only proper accessories designed for use with
pneumatic screwdrivers, nut runners, ratchets and
pulse tools.
2. Projectile Hazards
Always wear impact- resistant eye and face protection
when involved with or near the operation, repair or
maintenance of the tool or changing accessories on
the tool.
Be sure all others in the area are wearing impact-
resistant eye and face protection.
Even small projectiles can injure
eyes and cause blindness.
3. Workplace Hazards
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of
serious injury or death. Beware of excess hose
left on the walking or work surface.
High sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss.
Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing.
Repetitive work motions, awkward positions and
exposure to vibration can be harmful to hands and
arms.
Operators and maintenance personnel must be
physically able to handle the bulk, weight and power
of this tool.
Installation
Designed to operate on 90 PSI, lower pressure(below
90 PSI) will reduce performance of the tool while
higher air pressure (over 90 PSI) raises the
performance of the tool beyond its rated capacity and
could cause serious damage to tool and user.
Always use clean dry air.
Excessive moisture and dirt will greatly reduce
the life of any air motor.
We recommend the installation of an inline filter-
regulator- lubricator as close to the tool as possible.
Operation
1. Supply tool with 90 PSI of clean, dry air. Higher
pressure drastically reduces tool life. Connect
tool to air line using pipe, hose. Do not install a
quick coupler directly into the grinder throttle
handle.
2. Air Supply and Connection Hazards.
Air under pressure can cause severe injury.
Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air
pressure and disconnect tool from air supply
when not in use, before changing accessories or
when making repairs.
Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
Whenever universal twist couplings are used,
lock pins must be installed.
Do not exceed maximum air
pressure of 90 PSI.
Maintenance
Lubrication
Use an air line lubricator, two drops per minute. If an
air line lubricator cannot be used, add air motor oil to
the inlet once a day.
