English
PREPARATION FOR USE
Proper Use Of The Tool
Your new 3/8" drive Air Ratchet is designed for driving, tightening and loosening threaded fasteners, usually nuts and bolts, when fitted with a suitable impact socket. Always use
Never use the air ratchet as a hammer to dislodge or straighten cross threaded fasteners. Never attempt to modify the tool for other uses.
Work Stations
Your air ratchet should only be used as a hand operated tool. It is always recommended that the tool is used when standing with solid footing. It can be used in other positions but before any such use, the operator must be in a secure position having a firm grip and footing and be aware that when loosening fasteners the tool can move quite quickly away from the fastener being undone. An allowance must always be made for this rearward movement so as to avoid the possibility of hand/arm/body entrapment.
Putting Into Service
Air Supply
CAUTION: This air tool requires lubrication BEFORE initial use, also before and after each additional use.
WARNING: Use a clean lubricated air supply that will give a mea- sured air pressure at the tool of 90 psi/6.2 bar when the tool is run- ning with the trigger fully depressed.
Use recommended hose size. It is recommended that the tool is connected to the air supply as shown in figure A on page 11.
Do not connect the tool to the air line system without incorporat- ing an easy to reach and operate air shut off valve. The air supply should be lubricated. It is strongly recommended that an air filter, regulator, lubricator (FRL) is used as shown in figure A on page 11 as this will supply clean, lubricated air at the correct pressure to the tool. Details of such equipment can be obtained from your supplier. If such equipment is not used then the tool should be lubricated by shutting off the air supply to the tool and then depressurizing
the line by pressing the trigger on the tool. Disconnect the air line and pour into the air inlet 1 teaspoon (5cc.) of a
suitable pneumatic motor lubricating oil, preferably incorporating
a rust inhibitor. Reconnect tool to air supply and run tool slowly for a few seconds to allow air to circulate the oil.
Lubricate tool daily if used frequently, or when it starts to slow or lose power.
Using An Air Ratchet
WARNING:
1)Read all instructions before using this tool. All operators must be fully trained in its use and aware of these safety rules.
2)Do not exceed the maximum working air pressure of 90 psi/6.2 bar.
3)Use personal safety equipment.
4)Use only compressed air at the recommended conditions.
5)If the tool appears to malfunction, remove from use immediately and arrange for service and repair.
6)If the tool is used with a balancer or other support device, ensure that it is fixed securely.
7)Always keep hands away from the working attachment fitted to the tool.
8)The tool is not electrically insulated. Never use the tool if there is any chance of it coming into contact with live electricity.
9)When using the tool, always adopt a firm footing and/or position and grip the tool firmly to counteract any forces or reaction forces that may be generated while using the tool.
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