Harbor Freight Tools 65159 User's Manual
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1. CENTRAL PNEUMATIC vatum AIR RATCHET WRENCH 1 4 1 2 3 8 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2008 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 Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 SAVE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn ings and precautions assembly operat ing inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words In this manual on the labeling and all other information provid ed with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert y2. 65160 PARTS LIST Description 1 1 1 Forward Reverse Lever 1 1 1 1 Including Grease Fitting Lock Washer 2 Anvil Including Steel Ball Steel Ball Spring 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 14 65160 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM E 50 ces 4840 ez 45 Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail able individually as replacement parts SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 15 65161 PAR
3. HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 16 65161 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail able individually as replacement parts SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 LIMITED 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 prod uct 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 d
4. Never use oxygen carbon dioxide combustible gases or any bottled gas as an air source for the tool Such gases are capable of explosion and serious injury to persons using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS h Use only accessories that are identified by the manufacturer for the specific tool model Use of an accessory not intended for use with the specific tool model increases the risk of injury to persons SYMBOLS AND SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Symbol Definitions Symbol Property or statement No load speed Service a Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Revolutions or reciprocation per Amin ie PSI Pounds per square inch of pressure ft lb Foot pounds of torque BPM Blows per minute Cubic Feet per Minute flow Cubic Feet per Minute flow at SCFM standard conditions b When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Use only authorized parts c Use only the lubricants supplied with the tool or specified by the manufacturer Air source a Never connect to an air source that is capable of National pipe thread tapered exceeding 90 psi Over National pipe thread straight pressurizing the tool may cause bursting abnormal operation WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury Wear ANSI approved breakage of the tool or serious injury to persons
5. manual for the air compres sor used to power this tool Install an in line shutoff valve to allow immediate control over air supply in emergency even if hose is ruptured Use this tool with both hands only Using tools with only one hand can result in loss of control Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop Moving parts can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control Do not force the tool Use a larger one if needed Vibration Precautions This tool vibrates during use Re peated or long term exposure to vibra tion may cause temporary or permanent physical injury particularly to the hands arms and shoulders To reduce the risk of vibration related injury P SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Anyone using vibrating tools regu larly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand past hand injuries ner vous system disorders diabetes or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibra tion such as tingling numbness and white or blue fingers seek medical advice as soon as possible Do not smoke during use Nico tine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers increasing th
6. KU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT Inspect tool before use looking for damaged loose and missing parts If any problems are found do not use tool until repaired Tool Set Up TO PREVENT AWARNING SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Detach the air supply safely discharge any residual air pressure in the tool and release the throttle and or turn the switch to its off position before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Do not adjust or tamper with any control or component in a way not specifically explained within this manual Improper adjustment can result in tool failure or other serious hazards 1 For 65159 1 4 Air Ratchet insert 1 4 drive socket not included onto Anvil 38 For 65160 1 2 Air Ratchet insert 1 2 drive socket not included onto Anvil 45 For 65161 3 8 Air Ratchet insert 3 8 drive socket not included onto Anvil 45 Designate a work area that is clean and well lit The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction Route air hose along a safe route to reach work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the air hose to possible dama
7. THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 12 65159 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail able individually as replacement parts SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 13 65160 PARTS LIST Part Description 1 1 2 O Ring tt 3 Throttle Valve Spring Throttle Valve Assembly Includes Throttle Valve Rubber and Throttle Valve Pin 5 O Ring 3 J 6 Throttle Valve Seat 7 SpringPin 8 j MotoHousing 1 9 AirRegulator 1 10 O Ring 11 SpringPin amp 12 Throttle Valve Stem 13 Trigger Spring 14 15 SpringPin 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Exhaust Deflector Rotor Blade 4 26 FrontEndPlate 27 BallBearng dt 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4B 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
8. TS LIST Description Motor Housing 1 2 Housing Cover 1 Exhaust Deflector 1 Trigger 5 Airlnet 7 Air Regulator sd 10 O Ring 14 Throttle Valve Seat 15 O Rig Spring Pin 2 O Ring S 2 28 Front End Plate 1 29 Rotor o 30 Rotor Blade 31 Cylinder Pin 2 Spaer 33 PinionGear Cd 34 Ring Gear 35 Spaer 1 c Part 2 5 6 7 8 9B 10 14 15 16 17 18 20 25 26 27 16 17 18 20 2 1 2 1 25 1 26 1 27 1 8 oO 65161 PARTS LIST Description Ratchet Housing Cover 2 Forward Reverse Lever Including Grease Fitting 43 44 2 45 Ratchet Anvil Including Steel Ball Spring Steel Ball 2 2 2 1 Ratchet Housing Including Grease Fitting 2 2 3 Spindle 62 Throttle Valve Assembly Including Throttle Valve Seat Rubber Pin 36 1 38 1 39 1 40 1 41 _ A 29 48 49 50 51 52 5 5 R 55 56 57 58 59 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT
9. Use only clean dry eye protection regulated compressed air at the rated Qo WARNING marking concerning Risk pressure or within the rated pressure Q of Hearing Loss Wear hearing range as marked on the tool Always proteston WARNING marking concerning Risk of Respiratory Injury Wear NIOSH approved dust mask respirator verify prior to using the tool that the WARNING marking concerning Risk of Explosion air source has been adjusted to the rated air pressure or within the rated SKU 65159 60 61 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 air pressure range Specific Safety Instructions The warnings and precautions dis cussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be under stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator WARNING The brass components of this product contain lead a chemi cal known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other repro ductive harm California Health amp Safety code S 25249 5 et seq Only use with accessories rated to handle forces exerted by tool during operation Other accessories not de signed for the forces generated may break and forcefully launch pieces Attach all accessories properly to the tool before connecting the air sup ply Aloose accessory may detach or break during operation Obey the
10. alified technician TO PREVENT AWARNING SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Detach the air supply safely discharge any residual air pressure in tool and release throttle and or turn switch to off position before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise vibration or leaking air occurs have problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication Note These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular op eration of the air operated tool 1 Daily Air Supply Maintenance Every day perform maintenance on the air supply according to the com ponent manufacturers instructions The lubricator s oil level needs to be maintained and the moisture filter must be regularly drained Perform ing routine maintenance on the air supply will allow the tool to operate SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 more safely and will also reduce wear on the tool Quarterly every 3 months Tool Disassembly Cleaning and In spection Have the internal mecha nism cleaned inspected and lubri cated by a qualified technician If the vanes need replacement all vanes should be replaced as a set Page 10 Troubleshooting Possible Causes Likely Solutions Decreased output 1 Not enough air pre
11. e risk of vibration related injury Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between dif ferent processes Include vibration free periods each day of work Grip tool as lightly as possible while still keeping safe control of it Let the tool do the work To reduce vibration maintain tool as explained in this manual If abnormal vibration occurs stop immediately Page 5 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Specifications Air Inlet 1 4 18 NPT Maximum Torque 65159 1 4 Air Ratchet 65160 1 2 Air Ratchet 65161 3 8 Air Ratchet Average Air Consumption 65159 1 4 Air Ratchet 65160 1 2 Air Ratchet 65161 3 8 Air Ratchet 40 ft lbs 140 ft Ibs 100 ft Ibs 3 CFM 90 PSI 6 CFM 90 PSI 6 CFM 90 PSI INITIAL TOOL SET UP ASSEMBLY Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Unpacking When unpacking make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown throughout the manual as soon as pos sible This air tool may be shipped with a protective p
12. e tool Prolonged expo sure to high intensity noise is able to cause hearing loss Tool use and care Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against the body is unstable and is able to lead to loss of control Do not force the tool Use correct tool for application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which the tool is designed Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn the tool on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the tool from the air source before making any adjust ments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool unintentionally Turn off and detach the air supply safely discharge any residual air pressure and release the throttle and or turn the switch to its off position before leaving the work area Store the tool when it is idle out of reach of children and other un trained persons A tool is dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain the tool with care Keep tool sharp and clean A properly maintained tool reduces the risk of binding and is easier to control Page 3 Check for misalignment or bind ing of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that affects the tool s operation If dam aged have the tool serviced before
13. eath 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 the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESS LY 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 com plaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will ei ther 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 re paired 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 93011 800 444 3353 SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 18
14. ernal parts may be misaligned Replace damaged components Clean or replace valve assembly Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool Disconnect air supply before service SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 65159 PARTS LIST Part Description 6 jAirReguato 1 8 O Ring J 1 9 Throttle Valve Spring 1 1 1 O Ring O 1 14 1 O Ring Power Regulator 1 O Ring Ball Bearing 1 1 1 1 4 1 i Front End Plate ae Ball Bearing 1 Ring Gear Work Spindle Including Work Spindle Pin 65159 PARTS LIST 27 Needle Bearing Bushing Cd Bushing 29 30A Ratchet Housing Including Grease Fitting 35A Forward Reverse Lever Including Grease Fitting 38 Anvil Including Steel Ball Spring Steel Ball 47 Retainer PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS 1 QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY
15. ge The air hose must be long enough to reach work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps not included to prevent movement while working There must not be hazardous ob jects such as utility lines or foreign objects nearby that will present a hazard while working General Operating Instructions If an automatic oiler is not used add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection before use Add a few drops more after each hour of continual use Attach an air hose to the compres sor s air outlet Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool For 65159 1 4 Air Ratchet turn Forward Reverse Lever 35A to the desired orientation Set to Forward by turning counterclockwise Reverse by turning clockwise For 65160 1 2 Air Ratchet turn Forward Reverse Lever 42 to the SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 desired orientation Set to Forward by turning counterclockwise Reverse by turning clockwise For 65161 3 8 Air Ratchet turn Forward Reverse Lever 42 to the desired orientation Set to Forward by turning counterclockwise Reverse by turning clockwise To adjust air pressure from Low to High use a flat head screwdriver not included and For 65159 1 4 Air Ratchet turn the Air Regulator 6 to the desired Low High Setting For 65160 1 2 Air Ratchet turn the Air Re
16. gulator 9 to the desired Low High Setting For 65161 3 8 Air Ratchet turn the Air Regulator 7 to the desired Low High Setting Place the drive socket over the nut to be tightened or loosened For 65159 1 4 Air Ratchet push the Trigger 48 down to activate tool For 65160 1 2 Air Ratchet push the Trigger 14 down to activate tool For 65161 3 8 Air Ratchet push the Trigger 4 down to activate tool When job is done release Trigger If the tool requires more force to accomplish the task verify that the tool receives sufficient unobstructed airflow CFM and increase the pressure PSI output of the regulator up to the maximum air pressure rating of this tool CAUTION TO PREVENT TOOL AND ACCESSORY FAILURE RESULTING IN INJURY Do not exceed the tool s maximum air pressure rating If tool still does not have sufficient force at maximum pressure and sufficient airflow then a larger tool may be required To prevent accidents detach air sup ply safely discharge any residual air pressure in tool and release throttle and or turn switch to off position after use Clean external surfaces of tool with clean dry cloth and apply a thin coat of tool oil Then store tool in doors out of children s reach SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Procedures not specifically A explained in this manual must be performed only by a qu
17. in the ignition of the dust or fumes c Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating the Page 2 tool Distractions are able to result in the loss of control of the tool Personal safety Stay alert Watch what you are do ing and use common sense when operating the tool Do not use the tool while tired or under the influ ence of drugs alcohol or medica tion A moment of inattention while operating the tool increases the risk of injury to persons Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair increas es risk of injury to persons as a result of being caught in moving parts Avoid unintentional starting Be sure the switch is off before con necting to the air supply Do not carry the tool with your finger on the Trigger or connect the tool to the air supply with the switch on Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpect ed situations Use safety equipment A dust mask non skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be used for the applicable conditions Wear heavy duty work gloves during use Always wear eye protec tion Wear ANSI ap proved safety goggles a SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Always wear hearing protection when using th
18. lug covering the air inlet Remove this plug before set up SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Air Supply TO PREVENT AWARNING EXPLOSION Use only clean dry regulated compressed air to power this tool Do not use oxygen carbon dioxide combustible gases or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool Male Connector Male Connector mo Z I NA Hose Quick Coupler Quick Coupler Regulator with Pressure Gauge Recommended Air Line Components Incorporate an in line oiler shut off valve regulator with pressure gauge and filter for best service as shown in the diagram above An in line shut off valve is an important safety device because it controls the air supply even if the air hose is rup tured Note If an automatic oiler system is not used add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection be fore operation Add a few more drops after each hour of continual use Attach an air hose to the compres sor s air outlet Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool Other com Page 6 ponents such as a connector and quick coupler will make operation more efficient but are not required A WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Do not install a female quick coupler on the tool Such a coupler contains an air valve that will allow the air tool to retain pressure and operate accidentally afte
19. ou to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates 4 DANGER a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACAUTION CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury SKU 65159 6061 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 NOTICE is used to NOTICE address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without CAUTION the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TOA RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING When using tools basic pre cautions should always be followed including the following General a Toreduce the risks of electric shock fire and injury to persons read all the instructions before us ing the tool Work area a Keep the work area clean and well lighted Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of electric shock fire and injury to persons b Do not operate the tool in explo sive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust The tool is able to create sparks resulting
20. r the air supply is disconnected Note Air flow and therefore tool perfor mance can be hindered by under sized air supply components 3 The air hose must be long enough to reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working 4 Make sure the tool s throttle or switch is in the off position refer to Opera tion section for description of con trols 5 Close the in line safety valve be tween the compressor and the tool 6 Turn on the air compressor according to the manufacturer s directions and allow it to build up pressure until it cycles off 7 Adjust the air compressor s output regulator so that the air output is enough to properly power the tool but the output will not exceed the tool s maximum air pressure at any time Adjust the pressure gradually while checking the air output gauge to set the right pressure range 8 Inspect the air connections for leaks Repair any leaks found If the tool will not be used at this time turn off and detach the air sup ply safely discharge any residual air pressure and release the throttle and or turn the switch to its off posi tion to prevent accidental operation Note Residual air pressure should not be present after the tool is disconnected from the air supply However it is a good safety measure to attempt to discharge the tool in a safe fashion after disconnecting to ensure that the tool is disconnected and unpowered S
21. ssure and Check for loose connections and make sure Housing heats during use Severe air leakage Slight air leakage is normal especially on older tools or air flow Obstructed trigger Incorrect lubrication or not enough lubrication Blocked air inlet screen if equipped Air leaking from loose housing Mechanism contaminated Vane wear or damage Incorrect lubrication or not enough lubrication Worn parts Cross threaded housing components Loose housing Damaged valve or housing Dirty worn or damaged valve air supply is providing enough air flow CFM at required pressure PSI to tool s air inlet Do not exceed maximum air pressure Clean around trigger to ensure free movement Lubricate using air tool oil and grease according to directions Clean air inlet screen of buildup Make sure housing is properly assembled and tight Have qualified technician clean and lubricate mechanism Install in line filter in air supply as stated in Initial Set Up Air Supply Replace all vanes Lubricate using air tool oil and grease according to directions Have qualified technician inspect internal mechanism and replace parts as needed Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps If cross threaded disassemble and replace damaged parts before use Tighten housing assembly If housing cannot tighten properly int
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