Harbor Freight Tools Air File Product manual
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1. See Figure 2 V gt F ek 16 E Co l Figure 2 SKU 1704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 OPERATION With proper file inserted in the Air File and with the air supply turned on carefully place the file against the piece of work you are filing k N Carefully open the Slider Valve 4 located on top of the Air Drill Housing 1 w Start with even strokes and light pressure Never force the Air File against the surface you are working with Easy light touches will work best INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Always make sure the Slider Valve 4 is in its OFF position and disconnect the Air File from its compressed air supply before performing any inspection adjustments maintenance or cleaning 2 Before each use inspect the general condition of the Air File Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged air hose and any other condition that may affect its safe operation If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment 3 Daily With a clean cloth remove all dirt oil and grease from the Air File If necessary you may use a mild detergent Do not use solvents as damage to the Air File may occur Do not immerse the Air File in any liquids PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM No Description Qty No Description Qty 1 Air File Housing 1 10 Piston 12. 2 Guide Key 1 11 Plug 1 3 O Ring Large 2 12 Spring 1 4 Slider Valve 1 13 Filter 1 5 O Ring Small 1 14 Retaining Ring 1 6 Valve Nipple 1 15 Air Inlet Base Cap 1 7 Spring 2 16 Loop Hanger 1 8 Cylinder 1 17 Hex Wench 1 9 Set Screw 1 18 Files 4 NOTE Some parts are listed for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts SKU 1704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 DIAGRAM ATTACH RECEIPT OR COPY OF RECEIPT TO THIS PAGE Write Serial Number if available or Model Number and Purchase Date Here SKU 1704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so
3. the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 90311 800 444 3353 SKU 1704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8
4. CENTRAL PNEUMATIC _ ya rr a AIR FILE W 4 PIECE FILE SET MODEL 1704 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from product described herein Distributed Exealusively by HARBOR FREIGHT 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http www harborfreight com Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions and replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 SPECIFICATIONS Housing material Machined and heat treated carbon steel Working pressure 90 P S I Overall dimensions 8 5 8 L X 2 W X 1 7 8 H With Hanging Loop Handle grip style Contoured steel housing Air Consumption 4 0 C F M File mounting method 6MM 1 4 fixed chuck with a 83MM 1 8 head fastener Activation Method 2 position slider Strokes per minute 3 700 Length of Key Stroke 3 8 Air inlet dimensions 1 4 18 NPT female File material High carbon steel File styles Round half round flat and triangle Hex Wrench Included SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts and assembly diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Writ
5. e the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Write the product serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or write the month and year of purchase if the product has no serial number Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS GENERAL AND SPECIFIC TO THIS PRODUCT N oo A a D N Wear proper clothing Always use ANSI approved safety impact goggles when assembling or using this Air File Wear long sleeved shirts long pants and hard toed shoes Take off any loose fitting jewelry and keep long hair covered to prevent being caught in moving parts Wear proper breathing protection Remember that a dust mask is not a breathing respirator Use a Respirator that uses charcoal filters for the best protection Keep work area clean and well lighted A dim and or cluttered work area invites personal injury Keep children away from work areas Children can be a distraction and should be supervised by an adult when near the work area Never allow children to play with this product even if it is turned off Store idle tools properly Keep this Air File out of the reach of children Do not use the Air File if under the influence of alcohol or prescription drugs Doing so may cause damage to the tool or personal injury Do not use this or any tool if you are tired Use common sense at all times Check for damaged parts Before using this Air Fi
6. le carefully check for any parts that may be missing or damaged and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this tool Replace or repair damaged and worn parts immediately using only a qualified repair facility SKU 1704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 8 Always use the proper tools This Air File was designed for a specific task Do not alter this tool or use it for a purpose for which it was not intended 9 Be careful when connecting disconnecting air supply It is recommended to use quick disconnects not included rather than screw on air connections 10 Avoid accidental starts Be sure all Files are securely fastened in this Air File before plugging in or turning on Air Supply 11 Use compressed air only Clean dry regulated compressed air at 90 PSI Never use oxygen carbon dioxide combustible gases or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool 12 Always disconnect air supply when this tool is not being used 13 Use only Files that come with this Tool Using or altering another file for use with this tool could cause personal injury WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paint crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other mason
7. ot using an automatic oiler system before operation add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection Add a few drops more after each hour of continual use 1 You will need to prepare a 1 4 air connector not included to connect to the Inlet Base Cap 15 on the Air File First wrap the 1 4 air connector with pipe thread seal tape not included before threading it into the inlet Connect the 3 8 ID Air Source Hose not included to a quick disconnect coupler not included and then to the Air File 2 Set the air pressure on the regulator not included to 90 PSI Do not exceed the recommended air pressure of 90 PSI 3 Check the air connection for leaks Disconnect from the air source ASSEMBLY 1 Using the Hex Wench 17 slide the File 18 you wish to work with into the Guide Key 2 located at the front of the Air File Housing 1 and tighten Set Screw 9 which you will find just at the bottom of the front section of the Air File Housing 1 Do not over tighten See Figure 1 SKU 1704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 L l ME j X A TN N SRJ ow gt 17 9 7 Q Ir K 18 Figure 1 2 Attach air supply to the Air Inlet Base Cap 15 of the Air File Housing 1 using either a quick disconnect recommended but not included or by simply screwing the air supply to the Air Inlet Base Cap 15 of the Air File Housing 1 just in front of the Loop Hanger 16
8. ry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals Work in a well ventilated area Work with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq NOTE The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator NOTE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT UNPACKING When unpacking check to be sure that all parts listed on page 5 of this manual are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible SKU 1704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 SETUP Air Hose Line Valve Oiler 37 Filter _ Air Compressor Air Hose on Reel Regulator Recommended Air Line Components Air Line Components not included NOTE For best service you should incorporate an oiler regulator and inline filter as shown in the diagram above Hoses couplers oilers regulators and filters are all available at Harbor Freight Tools If you are n
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