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AIR SUPPLYAND CONNECTIONS
Donot use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power sourcefor this tool as
toolmay explode, possibly causing injury.

FITTINGS:

Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing and which will release air pressure from the tool when
disconnectedfrom the supply source.

HOSES:

Air hoses should have a minimum of 150p.s.i. (10.6 kg/cm2)working pressure rating or 150 percent of the
maximumpressure that could be produced in the air system. Thesupplyhose should contain a fitting that will
provide“quick disconnecting” from the male plug on the tool.

SUPPLYSOURCE:

Useonly cleanregulatedcompressedair as a power sourcefor thistool. NEVERUSEOXYGEN,COMBUSTIBLE
GASES,ORBOTTLEDGASES, AS A POWER SOURCEFOR THIS TOOLAS TOOL MAYEXPLODE.

REGULATOR:

A pressure regulator with an operating pressure of 0 - 125 p.s.i.(0 - 8.79 kg/cm2) is required to control the
operatingpressure for safe operation of this tool. Do not connect this tool to air pressure which can potentially
exceed200 p.s.i. (14 kg/cm2) as tool may fracture or burst, possibly causing injury.

OPERATINGPRESSURE:

Do not exceed recommended maximum operatingpressure as tool wear will be greatly increased. The air
supplymust be capable of maintaining the operating pressure at the tool. Pressure drops in the air supply can
reducethe tool’s driving power. Refer to “TOOL SPECIFICATIONS”for setting the correct operating pressure
forthe tool.

FILTER:

Dirt and water in the air supply are major causes of wearin pneumatic tools. A filter will help to get the best
performance and minimum wear from the tool.The filter must have adequate flow capacity for the specific
installation.The filter has to be kept clean to be effectivein providing clean compressed air to the tool. Consult
the manufacturer’sinstructions on proper maintenance of your filter. A dirty and clogged filter will cause a
pressuredrop which will reduce the tool’s performance.
LUBRICATION
Frequent,butnot excessive,lubricationis required forbest performance.Use BOSTITCHAir ToolLubricant,Mobil
Velocite#10,orequivalent.Donot use detergentoilor additivesas theselubricantswill causeacceleratedwear to the
sealsandbumpers inthe tool, resultingin poortool performanceand frequenttool maintenance.Onlya fewdrops of
oilat a timeis necessary.Toomuchoil will only collectinsidethe tool and willbe noticeablein the exhaustcycle.

COLDWEATHEROPERATION:

Forcoldweatheroperation,nearand belowfreezing,the moisturein theair line mayfreeze andpreventtool operation.
Werecommendthe useof BOSTITCHwinter formulaair toollubricantor permanentantifreeze(ethyleneglycol)as a
coldweatherlubricant.
CAUTION: Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the
toolsoperating valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure.
NOTE:Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to“O”-rings and seals – do not use these
lowtemperature air dryers without checking compatibility.