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OPERATION
Connecting to Air System
The Model H3142 is designed to be oper-
ated at
To connect the Model H3142 to an air compressor:
1.Regulate the air pressure on the air compressor to barely over the minimum 80 PSI required to operate the palm hammer. Increase air pressure only if needed.
2.Attach your air compressor hose to the coupling on the palm hammer.
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Exceeding the maximum permissible operating pressure may cause the palm hammer to explode, blowing metal fragments in all directions. To protect yourself from serious person- al injury, DO NOT allow your air com- pressor to exceed the recommended pressure when connected to this tool!
Basic Operation
The Model H3142 does not have an actua- tion trigger; instead, this unit actuates when one of the installed tools is depressed against the workpiece. There is no safety mechanism so disconnect the palm hammer when not in use or when changing tools!
Specific operating instructions for each tool will be described later in this manual.
Changing Tools
Serious personal injury could occur if palm hammer is connected to air compressor when changing tools.
To change tools:
1.Disconnect the palm hammer from the air compressor.
2.Unscrew the current attachment from the face of the palm hammer.
3.Make sure there is a spring inside the threaded portion of the tool before installing. The longest and narrowest spring is for the chisel tool only.
4.Screw the desired tool into the face of the palm hammer.
H3142 Pneumatic Palm Hammer Kit |