STANDARD DUTY AUTOMOTIVE 3/4" IMPACT WRENCH
The 258 Series Impact Wrench is designed for use in engine teardowns and general automotive repair.
Ingersoll- -Rand is not responsible for customer modification of tools for applications on which
Ingersoll- -Rand was not consulted.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED - - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
AVAILABLE TO OTHERS THAT WILL OPERATE THIS PRODUCT.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
Always install, operate, inspect and maintain this
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product in accordance with all applicable standards
and regulations (local, state, country, federal, etc.).
Always use clean, dry air at 90 psig (6.2 bar/620 kPa)
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maximum air pressure at the inlet. Higher pressure
may result in hazardous situations including excessive
speed, rupture, or incorrect output torque or force.
Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct size and
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are tightly secured. See Dwg. TPD905- -1 for a typical
piping arrangement.
Ensure an accessible emergency shut off valve has
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been installed in the air supply line, and make others
aware of its location.
Do not use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air hoses
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and fittings.
Always wear eye protection when operating or
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performing maintenance on this tool.
Always wear hearing protection when operating this
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tool.
Always use Personal Protective Equipment
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appropriate to the tool used and material worked.
This may include dust mask or other breathing
apparatus, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, apron,
safety shoes, hard hat and other equipment.
This tool is not designed for working in explosive
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environments, including those caused by fumes and
dust, or near flammable materials.
Prevent exposure and breathing of harmful dust and
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particles created by power tool use.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- - lead from lead based paints,
- - crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
- - arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
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Be aware of buried, hidden or other hazards in your
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work environment. Do not contact or damage cords,
conduits, pipes or hoses that may contain electrical
wires, explosive gases or harmful liquids.
Keep others a safe distance from your work area, or
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ensure they use appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment.
Keep hands, loose clothing, long hair and jewelry
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away from working end of tool.
Refer All Communications to the Nearest
Ingersoll- - Rand Office or Distributor.
Ingersoll- - Rand Company 2002
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
258 SERIES
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
PLACING TOOL IN SERVICE
USING THE TOOL
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Keep clear of whipping air hoses. Shut off the
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compressed air before approaching a whipping hose.
Always turn off the air supply and disconnect the air
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supply hose before installing, removing or adjusting
any accessory on this tool, or before performing any
maintenance on this tool.
Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile
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liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel. Use only
recommended lubricants.
Keep work area clean, uncluttered, ventilated and
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illuminated.
Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged label.
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Power tools can vibrate in use. Vibration, repetitive
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motions or uncomfortable positions may be harmful
to your hands and arms. Stop using any tool if
discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek
medical advice before resuming use.
Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not
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overreach when operating this tool. Anticipate and be
alert for sudden changes in motion, reaction torques,
or forces during start up and operation.
Tool and/or accessories may briefly continue their
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motion after throttle is released.
To avoid accidental starting - - ensure tool is in "off"
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position before applying air pressure, avoid throttle
when carrying, and release throttle with loss of air.
Ensure work pieces are secure. Use clamps or vises to
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hold work piece whenever possible.
Do not carry or drag the tool by the hose.
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Do not use power tools when tired, or under the
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influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
Never use a damaged or malfunctioning tool or
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accessory.
Do not modify the tool, safety devices, or accessories.
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Do not use this tool for purposes other than those
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recommended.
Use accessories recommended by Ingersoll- - Rand.
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Note the position of the reversing mechanism before
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operating the tool so as to be aware of the direction of
rotation when operating the throttle.
Use only impact sockets and accessories. Do not use
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hand (chrome) sockets or accessories.
Impact Wrenches are not torque wrenches.
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Connections requiring specific torque must be
checked with a torque meter after fitting with an
impact wrench.
Periodically check the drive end of the tool to make
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certain that the socket retainer functions correctly,
and that sockets and drive ends are not excessively
worn which may allow the socket to come off when
rotating.
Form P7551
Edition 2
GB
January, 2002