SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
EYE INJURY HAZARD!
Wear safety goggles with full eye protection from all sides when using or servicing this shear.
ACCIDENTAL
START HAZARD! Disconnect before service.
AIR PRESSURE
HAZARD! Never exceed max PSI rating for tool.
Lubrication
In most cases for perodic tool use, manual lubrication is sufficiant. However, if the tool is to be used on a consistent basis, we recommend installing an automatic oiler to eliminate dry runs and ensure maximum tool life. The two methods are explained below.
Manual Lubrication: Every two hours of use, place a few drops of air tool oil in the air inlet fitting and at all pivot points. Do not use motor oil as the additives can corrode the tool seals. Next, connect the tool to the air line and cover the exhaust port (see Figure 1, on Page 5) with a rag. Position the end of the tool safely away from you, and run the tool for 30 seconds to completely circulate the oil through the tool and into the rag.
Automatic Lubrication: Adjust the automatic
Daily Maintenance
Before and after each use:
•Check and replace any leaking air fittings; bubbled, cut, or worn hoses.
•Drain water from the compressor tank, water filter separator reservoirs, and lubricate the pneumatic shear.
Periodically as required:
•Clean the filter screen behind the air inlet fitting (see Figure 1).
•If used, check and adjust any automatic
•Sharpen dulled jaws edges by removing both jaw retaining cap screws (see Figure 1), and the jaws. Next use a dressing stone at the locations shown below. Do not use a grinder.
Dress the Top |
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Dress the Bottoms | Don’t Dress Sides |
Figure 11. Jaw sharpening locations.
Model T23094 Pneumatic Metal Shear