Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication, Safet y op era tion m aintenan c e setu p – Harbor Freight Tools 95310 User Manual
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Item 95310
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User-Maintenance Instructions
procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION:
Turn off the tool, detach the air supply, safely discharge any residual air pressure
in the tool, and release the throttle and/or turn the switch to its off position before
performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration,
or leaking air occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
TO pREVENT SEROUS INJURy FROM EXpLOSION:
Lubricate the tool only with specified lubricants. Lubricate the air inlet using only
pneumatic tool oil. Other lubricants may damage the mechanism and may be highly
flammable, causing an explosion.
cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
Note: These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance
explained as part of the regular operation of the air-operated tool.
1.
BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware or housing
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• cracked or broken parts
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2.
Daily – Air Supply Maintenance:
Every day, maintain the air supply according
to the component manufacturers’ instructions.
Maintain the lubricator’s oil level.
Drain the moisture filter regularly.
Performing routine air supply maintenance
will allow the tool to operate more safely
and will also reduce wear on the tool.
3.
Weekly – Lubrication:
Add a high quality machine oil to the oil inlet by
removing the Oil Screw.
4.
Quarterly (every 3 months) –
Tool Disassembly, cleaning, and Inspection:
Have the internal mechanism cleaned, inspected,
and lubricated by a qualified technician.
If the vanes need replacement,
replace them all as a set.
Figure c
Oil Screw
Oil Inlet