S e r v i c i n g t h e To o l
The employer is responsible for ensuring that tool maintenance instructions are given to the appropriate personnel.
The operator should not be involved in maintenance or repair of the tool unless properly trained.
D a i l y
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Daily, before use or when first putting the tool into service, pour a few drops of clean, light lubricating oil into the air inlet of the tool
if no lubricator is fitted on air supply. If the tool is in continuous use, the air hose should be disconnected from the main air supply
and the tool lubricated every two to three hours.
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Check for air leaks. If damaged, hoses and couplings should be replaced.
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If there is no filter on the pressure regulator, bleed the air line to clear it of accumulated dirt or water before connecting the air hose
to the tool. If there is a filter, drain it.
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Check that the nose assembly or swivel head is correct for the fastener to be placed.
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Check the stroke of the tool meets the minimum specification (page 5). The last step of the Priming Procedure on page 27 explains
how to measure the stroke.
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Either a stem collector or a stem deflector must be fitted to the tool unless using a swivel head is fitted.
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Check that Base Cover 31 is fully tightened onto Body 30.
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Stem Collector Bottle: 'O' Rings 20 & 28 to be checked for wear, cleaned and lubricated with Molykote
We e k l y
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Dismantle and clean the nose assembly with special attention to the jaws. Lubricate with MolyLithium grease before assembling.
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Check for oil leaks and air leaks in the air supply hose and fittings.
M o l y L i t h i u m G r e a s e E P 3 7 5 3 S a f e t y D a t a
Grease can be ordered as a single item, the part number is shown in the Service Kit page 19.
First Aid
SKIN:
As the grease is completely water resistant it is best removed with an approved emulsifying skin cleaner.
INGESTION:
Ensure the individual drinks 30ml Milk of Magnesia, preferably in a cup of milk.
EYES:
Irritant but not harmful. Irrigate with water and seek medical attention.
Fire
FLASH POINT: Above 220°C.
Not classified as flammable.
Suitable extinguishing media: CO
Environment
Scrape up for incineration or disposal on approved site.
Handling
Use barrier cream or oil resistant gloves
Storage
Away from heat and oxidising agent.
Item numbers in bold refer to the general assembly drawing and parts list on pages 24-25.
I M P O R T A N T
Read Safety Instructions on page 4.
The tool shall be examined regularly for damage and malfunction.
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Halon or water spray if applied by an experienced operator.
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