LUBRICATION AND MAINTAINING YOUR AIR HAMMER
All air tools should be oiled regularly to prevent moisture build up and rust from forming inside of tool during periods of non-use. Best practice should be
is to oil the tool once before use and once after use during the span of a typical work day. It is more critical that tool be oiled at the end of a workday,
before it is stored for any length of time or during any period of non-use.
There are two oiling schedules shown below
• If the shop has a built in lubricator into shop air system, follow the "MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE".
OR
• If the shop does not have a built in lubricating system, follow the "DAILY OILING SCHEDULE".
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(Shops with a lubricator built into the air system)
1. Make sure shop lubricating system is functioning properly. If not follow "DAILY OILING" schedule below to ensure proper performance of your new
tool.
2. If shop lubricating system is functioning properly, there is no need to oil tool daily
3. Once a month, spray three, one second blasts of spray penetrant directly into air inlet of the tool. Before running the tool wrap a cloth around the
exhaust ports of the tool. If the fluid coming out of tool looks dirty after this process has been performed the first time, repeat this step until fluid no
longer appears brown or dirty. If process is repeated several times and fluid coming out of tool still appears dirty, check shop air filter. It may need to
be replaced.
4. If tool is going to be stored after step 3 above, put 2 to 3 drops of air tool oil into air inlet of tool and run tool for 5 seconds before storing.
DAILY OILING SCHEDULE
(Shops without a lubricator built into air system)
1. Oil tool once before workday begins and at end of workday.
2. Use a lubricant specifically designed for air tools. See your tool supplier to purchase the proper air tool lubrication for your tool.
3. Use no more than 2 to 3 drops of oil each time tool is oiled as too much oil could cause tool to perform poorly.
4. If an air tool oil is not available, then a 3 in 1 oil or a similar light machine oil can be used. Do not use any other type of oil in your air tool.
5. Once a month, spray three, one second blasts of spray penetrant directly into air inlet of the tool. Before running the tool wrap a cloth around the
exhaust ports of the tool. If the fluid coming out of tool looks dirty after this process has been performed the first time, repeat this step until fluid no
longer appears brown or dirty. If process is repeated several times and fluid coming out of tool still appears dirty, check shop air filter. It may need to
be replaced.
CAUTION: Any oils heavier than an approved air tool oil or a light machine oil similar to 3 in 1 should not be used in any air tool. Such oils will cause
sticking issues and poor performance when used.
WARNING: After an air tool has been lubricated, oil will discharge through the exhaust port during the first few seconds of operation. The exhaust port
must be covered with a towel before applying air pressure to prevent serious injury.
MT2916, -G, -O
MT2916 LONG BARREL AIR HAMMER
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rev. 07/01/19