General Safety Information - Maxus MXS3000 Manuel De Instrucciones

Operating Instructions
General Safety
Information
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the static electricity. Remember, you are
not grounded if you are insulated from
the ground. Rubber soled shoes, rubber
boots, or other rubber or plastic
footwear are insulators. Avoid standing
on dry wood (like a wooden pallet) a
dry mat, or dry carpet.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not misuse this
product. Excessive
exposure to vibration, work in
awkward positions, and repetitive
work motions can cause injury to hands
and arms. Stop using any tool if
discomfort, numbness, tingling or pain
occur, and consult a physician.
1. Read this instruction
manual before
connecting this device to
the compressor.
2. Safety glasses and a
NIOSH/ MSHA approved
respirator must be worn
during operation and
clean up.
3. During operation, do not expose the
hands or skin directly in the line of
the blast nozzle.
4. After assembly, inspect to make
sure all components seal properly.
5. Do not exceed the maximum
operating pressure of the blasting
equipment (125 psi).
Disconnect the
cabinet from the
air supply before changing accessories
or attempting to install, service,
relocate or perform any maintenance.
6. Check hoses and air lines for weak
or worn condition before each use.
Make sure all connections are
secure before use.
Do not point the
abrasive blaster
gun at anyone or objects other than
the intended work object.
7. Do not depress the trigger when
connecting the air supply hose.
Do not work near
flammable liquids.
Blasting media striking metal can cause
a spark and create a fire or explosion.
Do not spray acids
or caustics.
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Figure 1 - Do not spray acids or caustics
Assembly
Note: A small (P2) Phillips-Head
screwdriver and adjustable wrench
are required for assembly.
• Remove cabinet and other pieces
from packaging. Make sure there
are no missing pieces (see parts list).
G G u u n n a a n n d d h h o o s s e e s s
• Press other end of AIR hose fully
MANUAL
onto barbs of cabinet inlet fitting.
Place and securely tighten a small
hose clamp around section of hose
covering barb.
• Press end of MATERIAL hose fully
onto tool material inlet flange. Place
and securely tighten a medium hose
clamp around section of hose
covering flange.
• Press other end of MATERIAL hose
about 1 in. - 2 in. onto the small
diameter end of the metal diptube.
Place and securely tighten a medium
hose clamp around section of hose
covering diptube.
Clamp
Air Hose
Figure 2 - Air Inlet assembly
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Air Inlet
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Place gun and hose assemblies into
cabinet, feeding diptube under the
wire mesh parts tray. Place a
washer on threaded end of cabinet
inlet fitting, then push fitting
through the hole on the lower right
side of cabinet. Place other washer
on the protruding end of the fitting
(see Figure 2).
Apply PTFE thread sealant tape to
the threads of the inlet fitting to
reduce the possibility of air leaks.
Thread the female fitting onto the
protruding threads of the cabinet
inlet fitting and tighten securely.
Make sure the wrench flats of the
female fitting abut the cabinet (see
Figure 2).
Place black plastic door latches over
the holes on the edges of the cabinet
top. Secure each to cabinet top using
a 1 in. long bolt and a lock nut.
Tighten firmly, but do not
overtighten.
Place round filter sponge in cabinet
filter housing. Place filter housing over
large hole in rear of cabinet, lining up
the holes on the edge of the housing
with the posts above and below the
cabinet hole. Twist and lock.
Washers
Female fitting
Male plug