04577458
Form P7471
Edition
2
October,
2001
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
MODELS 231H AND 231H-2
HEAVY-DUTY
AUTOMOTIVE
IMPACT WRENCHES
Model 231H and 231H-2
Impact Wrenches
are designed
for use in general
automotive
repair,
body shops,
front end service
and light truck and farm equipment
applications.
Ingersoll-Rand
is not responsible
for customer
modification
of tools for applications
on which
Ingersoll-Rand
was not consulted.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INFORMATION
ENCLOSED.
READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE
OPERATING
TOOL.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE EMPLOYER
TO PLACE THE INFORMATION
IN THIS MANUAL
INTO THE HANDS OF THE OPERATOR.
FAILURE
TO OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING
WARNINGS
COULD
RESULT IN INJURY.
PLACING
TOOL
IN SERVICE
•
Always
operate,
inspect and maintain
this tool in
accordance
with all regulations
(local,
state,
federal
and country),
that may apply
to hand
held/hand
operated
pneumatic
tools.
•
For safety,
top performance,
and maximum
durability
of parts,
operate
this tool at 90 psig
(6.2 bar/620
kea)
maximum
air pressure
at the
inlet with 3/8" (10 mm) inside
diameter
air supply
hose.
•
Always
turn off the air supply
and disconnect
the
air supply
hose before
installing,
removing
or
adjusting
any accessory
on this tool, or before
performing
any maintenance
on this tool.
•
Do not use damaged,
frayed
or deteriorated
air
hoses and fittings.
•
Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct
size
and are tightly
secured.
See Dwg. TPD905-1
for a
typical
piping
arrangement.
•
Keep clear
of whipping
air hoses. Shut off the
compressed
air before
approaching
a whipping
air
hose.
•
Always
use clean,
dry air at 90 psig (6.2 bar/620
kPa) maximum
air pressure.
Dust, corrosive
fumes
and/or
excessive
moisture
can ruin the motor
of an
air tool.
•
Do not lubricate
tools with flammable
or volatile
liquids
such as kerosene,
diesel or jet fuel.
•
Do not remove
any labels.
Replace
any damaged
label.
USING THE TOOL
•
Always
wear
eye protection
when
operating
or
performing
maintenance
on this tool.
•
Always
wear
hearing
protection
when
operating
this tool.
•
Note the position
of the reversing
lever before
operating
the tool so as to be aware
of the direction
of rotation
when
operating
the throttle.
•
Keep hands,
loose clothing,
long hair
and jewelry
away from working
end of tool.
•
Keep body stance
balanced
and firm. Do not
overreach
when operating
this tool. Anticipate
and
be alert
for sudden
changes
in motion,
reaction
torques,
or forces
during
start-up
and operation.
•
Tool shaft
may continue
to rotate
briefly
after
throttle
is released.
•
Air powered
tools can vibrate
in use. Vibration,
repetitive
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.
•
Use accessories
recommended
by Ingersoll-Rand.
•
Use only impact
sockets
and accessories.
Do not
use hand
(chrome)
sockets
or accessories.
•
hnpact
wrenches
are not torque wrenches.
Connections
requiring
specific
torque must
be
checked
with a torque
meter
after
fitting with an
impact
wrench.
•
This tool is not designed
for working
in explosive
atmospheres.
•
This tool is not insulated
against
electric
shock.
•
Prevent
exposure
and breathing
of harmful
dust
and particles
created
by power
tool use:
Some dust created
by power
sanding,
sawing,
grinding,
drilling
and other
construction
activities
contains
chemicals
known
to cause
cancel;
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
lumbel:
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.
The
use of other
than
genuine
Ingersoll-Rand
replacement
parts
may
result
in safety
hazards,
decreased
tool
performance,
and increased
maintenance,
and may invalidate
all warranties.
Repairs
should
be made
only by authorized
trained
personnel.
Consult
your
nearest
Ingersoll-Rand
Authorized
Selwicentel:
Refer All Communications
to the Nearest
[ng6rso[['nutl
Ingersoll-Rand
Office or Distributor.
© Ingersoll-Rand
Company
2001
®
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