BLACK BULL 800548 Use and Care Manual
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1. If humidity in your region is 90 or more only fill the tank half full and check the water trap more frequently 7 Close the Filler Cap securely assuring o ring is in place Note Place your air compressor in another room to prevent damage to it To Start Blasting Note Start with all valves in the closed position Following the instructions below will help prevent the formation of clogs in the abrasive hose outlet manifold and the safety trigger 1 Connect air compressor to the Inlet Connector 2 Start compressor and open Air Supply Valve 3 Open Throttling Valve 4 Check for leaks at the Filler Cap and along all hoses and fittings as the system pressurizes If leaks are observed release the pressure from the tank and repair immediately 5 Point Safety Trigger in a safe direction away from people pets or anything around you that may be damaged by direct or indirect abrasive spray 6 Press and hold Safety Trigger until air is flowing through the trigger 7 With the Safety Trigger open slowly open the Abrasive Control Valve until soda media material begins to flow out of the Safety Trigger 8 Adjust the Abrasive Control Valve until the desired amount of soda media material is flowing through the Trigger 9 Begin blasting To Stop Blasting 1 While continuing to press and hold the Safety Trigger turn the Abrasive Control Valve to the closed position this is to prevent any clogging 2 When you notice only air no2. dust mask or respirator Always work in a well ventilated area to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals and dust particles e Keep hands away from the cutting area Do not reach under the work piece SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND OR SYMBOLS The following symbols may be used on your tool Be familiar with and learn the symbols to operate the tool safely Symbol Description Frequency Cycles par Second 7A Alternating Current Type ofCuvent SC C S s S s SCS Drecun Type Curen OOS Grounding Terminal Earthing Terminal Grounding Terminal Class Il Construction Denotes Double Insulation Size of DAT BRS Ginang WES S No Load Speed No load Rotational Speed Revolutions per Minute Revolutions Surface Speed Strokes etc per Minute Ring Selector Settings Speed Torque or Position Settings SB15 15 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Instructions 4 ATTACH AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR 1 Wrap the threads of the Pressure Gauge with thread sealer tape not included Screw the Pressure Gauge into the opening in the face of the Air Pressure Regulator Tighten snugly using a 9 16 wrench on the back of the gauge block Rotate till snug but do not overtighten 2 Attach Bracket to the Tank using the two Socket Head Screws and wrench tighten Observe the orientation remove the Compression Nut past the Air Pressure Regulator Knob and through the Bracke
3. filter At the end of each project daily pull down on the moisture trap release valve underneath the filter This will allow discharge of possibility trapped small particles 1 When initially pressurizing check for leaks at the tank top and at all hoses and fittings Leaking joints may be repaired by replacing worn or damaged parts and teflon tape at joints 2 Check for worn abrasive hose and fittings The Abrasive Control Valve manifold and all parts after the soda media is ejected from the tank are subject to rapid wear due to the flow of abrasive Watch especially for leaks blistering bulging or thinness of the hose Replace any parts which appear worn SB15 15 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Instructions PARTS DIAGRAM Media Outlet Hose 19 Media Release ON OFF Valve 18 Media Regulator Assembly 15 Safety Valve 17 i k ledia Flow Control Knob 16 Pickup Tube 11 HOE SHOW Bushing 13 Quick Release 14 O Ring 12 Hex Nut 2 Air Hose 10 Air Pressure Regulator Knob 24 Compression Nut 22 Tank Bracket 23 Socket Head Cap Screw 8 Bracket 9 a Nozzle Coupler 20 Quick Disconnect Safety Valve 7 Pressure Gauge 6 5 Air Pressure Regulator 5 Ceramic Nozzle 21 yt Male Coupler 3 Air Input ON OFF Valve 4 Storage Tank 7 SB15 15 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Ins
4. 201301 SB15 15 Ib Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT This manual provides important information on proper operation and maintenance Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice Before use read carefully and understand all warnings cautions instructions and labels Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury property damage or even death STOP CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER If you experience a problem or need parts for this product call our customer help line at 1 888 287 6981 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time or visit our website htto www buffalotools com A copy of the sales receipt is required IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE KEEP THIS MANUAL SALES RECEIPT amp APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS WORDS AND LABELS What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when assembling or using this product Alway
5. ATOR A WARNING Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered work benches and dark work areas may cause accidents or injury Do not operate the soda blaster in explosive areas such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating the soda blaster Distractions can cause you to lose control A CAUTION Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users A DANGER Always check to make sure that the trigger is not on before connecting blaster to air supply Tool may cause damage to property or person if plugged in while on A WARNING Wash hands after handling the air hose Touching the air hose could expose you to lead which is known in the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm A WARNING All work areas should be clean and well lit Accidents are more likely to occur in poorly lit and cluttered areas A WARNING Keep children and other distractions at a distance while operating the Soda Blaster Keep the air hose in good condition and replace damaged air hose immediately Keep the air hose away from materials and surfaces that co
6. abrasive is coming out of the Safety Trigger you can stop the air flow by releasing the trigger By doing this you are ensuring a clean and clog free manifold hose and safety trigger Releasing Pressure from the Tank 1 When finished blasting point Safety Trigger in a safe direction away from people pets or anything around you that may be damaged by direct or indirect abrasive spray 2 Press and hold the Safety Trigger to expel any remaining abrasive material from the Abrasive Hose 3 Close the Abrasive Control Valve 4 Release pressure on the Safety Trigger 5 Close the Throttling Valve and the Air Supply Valve 6 Disconnect air supply hose from abrasive blaster 7 Press the Safety Trigger until air stops flowing and Pressure Gauge reads 0 SB15 15 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Instructions 7 MAINTENANCE Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn off the Soda Blaster detach the air supply safely discharge any residual air pressure in the Blaster before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures To prevent serious injury from Soda Blaster failure Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise vibration or leaking air occurs have the problem corrected before further use Separated moisture from supplied air will automatically drip from bottom of the
7. e can occur to nearby walls tools personal property etc Make sure bystanders are completely clear of the work area before beginning work Turn the Air Input Valve at the Air Pressure Regulator to the ON position aligned with the line Grip the Media Outlet Hose and Ceramic Nozzle firmly Rotate the Media Release Valve of the Media Regulator clockwise to release the media NOTE The flow rate of the media may be irregular when first started Provided the media is dry the flow rate will normalize in approximately one minute Spray the soda media onto the work material moving the gun from side to side Adjust Media Flow Control Knob to increase or decrease the media flow rate Adjust the Air Pressure Regulator to trim the total air flow and pressure at the Ceramic Nozzle Do not set the pressure higher than 90 PSI If the Soda Blaster requires more force to accomplish the task verify that the Soda Blaster receives sufficient unobstructed airflow CFM and increase the pressure PSI output of the regulator up to the maximum air pressure rating of this Soda Blaster CAUTION To prevent Soda Blaster and accessoryfailure resulting in injury Do not exceed the Soda Blaster s maximum air pressure rating If the Soda Blaster still does not have sufficient force at maximum pressure and sufficient airflow then a larger Soda Blaster may be required If excessive air pressure is used or Media Regulator becomes clogged the Safety Valve may op
8. ed to finish the job 4 If the humidity is 90 to 100 it is recommended to reduce the amount of media and refill more frequently This will reduce the possibility of clogging the bottom of the Storage Tank and the Media Outlet Hose or Ceramic Discharge Nozzle Insert the Pickup Tube into the Storage Tank Place the O Ring onto the top of the Pickup Tube and position the Media Regulator on top of it ATTACH TO AIR COMPRESSOR Be sure that the Media Release Valve on top of the Media Regulator is in the OFF horizontal position Air Hose should be attached to Air Pressure Regulator outlet and Media Regulator Attach the pressure line from the air compressor not included to the Regulator Open the Air Input Valve turn to horizontal position at the air pressure inlet Adjust the air pressure to no more than 90 PSI To do so lift the Air Pressure Regulator Knob and turn it clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the air pressure Read the pressure on the Pressure Gauge When set push the knob down to lock the Regulator Knob and save the setting Check to be sure all connections are tight with no leaks Disconnect the air supply and discharge air from the tank before making any needed repairs After putting on all required safety equipment direct the Ceramic Discharge Nozzle on a piece of test material Open the Media Release Valve of the Media Regulator Adjust the media flow as needed by turning the Media Flow Control Knob Turni
9. en releasing air pressure Shut OFF Air Input Valve Adjust Air Pressure Regulator to below 90 PSI Turn the Air Input Valve back on If the problem happens again detach the air supply and clean out the Media Regulator and Media Outlet Hose To prevent accidents turn off the Soda Blaster detach the air supply safely discharge any residual air pressure in the Soda Blaster and turn the switch to its off position after use Clean external surfaces of the Soda Blaster with clean dry cloth Then store the Soda Blaster indoors out of children s reach When work is completed turn off the air pressure supply Clean up all materials and store your Soda Blaster safely and securely SB15 15 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Instructions OPERATION A CAUTION Always wear hood dust mask and heavy duty canvas gloves when operating the blaster A WARNING Before operating your soda blaster inspect each connection double checking to make sure that all are tight and properly sealed Loading Soda Media 1 Check to make sure the soda media is dry and clean so that it does not clog the unit 2 Close the brass Air Supply Valve by turning it to the vertical position 3 To release the pressure from the Tank press Safety Trigger until air stops 4 Make sure the Pressure Gauge reads 0 5 Remove the Filler Cap 6 Using the Funnel pour the selected soda media into the tank Do not fill the tank more than 3 4 full
10. ng this knob clockwise increases media flow counterclockwise reduces flow You can also adjust the impact power of the media by adjusting the air pressure Do this by adjusting the Air Pressure Regulator Knob Do not exceed 90 PSI After completing the test and insuring that the Soda Blaster works properly turn off media flow You are now ready to set up the work piece SB15 15 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Instructions 5 Work Piece and Work Area Set Up Designate a work area that is clean and well lit The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury Route the air hose along a safe path to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the air hose to possible damage The air hose must be long enough to reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps not included to prevent movement while working There must not be hazardous objects such as utility lines or foreign objects nearby that will present a hazard while working There will be considerable excess blasting medium left in the work area Contain it and clean it up General Operating Instructions WARNING Do not hold the work piece in hand while blasting it You may seriously injure yourself If possible place the work piece inside a sandblast cabinet Otherwise isolate the work piece to make sure no damag
11. s contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand AWARNING This is a safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death CAUTIO Ni This is a safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES e Average air consumption 7 0 CFM e Material Steel e Maximum Operating PSI 90 e Media capacity Ib 15 Ibs e Minimum operating PSI 35 e Moisture separator y n Yes e Operating Pressure PSI 35 90 e Recommended media Sodium Bicarbonate e Shut off valve Yes e Hose Length 5 ft e Accessories Included Manual 0 094 in nozzle hose KEEP THIS MANUAL SALES RECEIPT amp APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT When unpacking check to make sure all parts listed are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Customer Service at 1 888 287 6981 FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE SB15 15 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE FACTORS WHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTO ANY PRODUCT THESE FACTORS MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPER
12. t Align the tab on the Bracket with the recess at gauge side of the regulator attach compression Nut and finger tighten until snug LOADING MEDIA INTO TANK WARNING Never service or disassemble the Soda Blaster with the air hose attached Always release any built up air even after disconnecting the hose This portable Soda Blaster is designed to be used with Bicarbonate of Soda Baking Soda as the only media Use of other media may damage this tool Avoid clogging the Media Outlet Hose by making sure the media used is dry Pull up on the Quick Release Fitting blue ring and pull out Air Hose Hold Bushing with a wrench and Hex Nut on the Bushing with another wrench Remove entire media discharge assembly slowly being careful with the Pickup Tube as it may contain residual media which can spill when removed Allow time for the trapped aggregate to safely discharge back into the Storage Tank Using a funnel pour up to 15 pounds of media into the Storage Tank Inspect condition of the O ring at the bottom of the Bushing and replace if damaged Insert the Pick up tube into the storage tank attach the Hex Nut and finger tighten Tighten the nut do not over tighten Pull up on the blue pressure ring and insert the tube deep into the fitting Release the ring if air leaks around the tube remove it and cut approximately a quarter of an inch of its length and reattach NOTE If this is a large job fill the Tank only 3 4 full and reload as need
13. tructions PARTS LIST PARTS LIST Part Description Qty 13 Bushing S 14 Quick Release Fitting SPC 10 02 1 _15_ MediaReguiatorAssembly 1 Meda Flow Control Knob _17_ Safety Valve DZB062 1 4 inch 1 Media Release ON OFF Valve Quick Desconnect Safety Valve MIF 174 SPC 10 03 Media Outlet Hose z e Nozzle Coupler 21 CeramicNozzle 1 Besa Compression Nut Air Rose 350mm Tank Erecket Pickup Tube inal ickup Tu Air Pressure Regulator Knob 9
14. uld damage air hose Use common sense while operating this soda blaster Do not use this tool if you are Feeling tired or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs Wearing loose clothing or jewelry Keep long hair pulled back and away from moving parts Overreaching or have improper footing Handling the tool in this way could cause serious injury When using this Soda Blaster always Wear the proper safety equipment such as safety goggles dust masks non skid shoes etc Check to be sure all adjusting keys or wrenches have been removed before starting the power tool Check that the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging the unit into an electrical outlet SB15 15 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly amp Operating Instructions A CAUTION Follow these steps to maintain safe working conditions and good working condition of air blaster Improper care can result in electric shock or serious injury Secure and support the work piece using clamps Do not use your hands to hold the piece in place Use the correct tool for the job Using the correct tool is safer and faster Keep out of reach of children or any untrained person Store tools in a safe and dry place Keep tools clean Maintain tools with proper care to increase the life of the tool and reduce risk of injury Check to be sure all moving parts are free from binding and are properly aligned Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufact
15. urer for your tool model A WARNING Safety glasses and ear protection must be worn during operation SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts and follow instructions in the manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This manual contains important information regarding safety operation maintenance and storage of this product Before use read carefully and understand all warnings cautions instructions and labels Failure to do so could result n serious personal injury property damage or even death A WARNING Before using this tool you need to become familiar with its operation If you are unsure about the operation of the tool or have any questions about its proper use call the Customer Service Department at 1 888 287 6981 Follow these instructions for safe handling of the tool e Always secure and support the work piece using clamps Do not use your hands to hold the piece e Be sure your work area is clean and secure Be sure the area is free from all foreign material nails staples or any other material e Always use the appropriate safety gear when operating this Soda blaster Including but not limited to goggles
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