SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
EYE INJURY HAZARD!
Wear safety goggles with full eye protection from all sides when using or servicing this grinder.
Daily Maintenance
Before and after each use:
•Check for leaking or cracked air fittings; bubbled, cut, or worn hoses; and replace as required.
•Place a few drops of air tool oil (not motor oil) in the air inlet fitting.
•Drain the air supply compressor tank and the water filter separator reservoirs.
•Make sure the trigger lock is operational and that the collet holds the tooling tightly. Verify that the collet nut and insert are free of cracks and wear.
Periodically as required:
•Remove the quick disconnect fitting and clean the filter screen. See Figure 1 on Page 5 for location.
•Wipe the grinder housing and the shanks of the tool bits with a lightly oiled cloth.
•Check and adjust the automatic
ACCIDENTAL
START HAZARD! Disconnect before service or tool changes.
AIR PRESSURE
HAZARD!
Never exceed max
PSI rating for tool.
Lubrication
In most cases for periodic tool use, manual lubrication is sufficient. 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
Model T23096 Industrial 1⁄4" Die Grinder |