Air supply, Lubrication, Troubleshooting – Sunex Tools SX280 User Manual
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SX280: Parts Breakdown & Operating Manual
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5. Squeeze the Throttle Lever (32), and the Punch (34) will pierce 
 the workpiece.
6. Align the tool with the next mark on the workpiece, and repeat 
 step 5 until the job is finished.
7. Disconnect the air supply.
8. 
WARNING: After disconnecting the Air Punch/Flange Tool
 from the air supply, there could still be enough air pressure 
 to fire the Punch/Flange Tool. After making sure the air supply 
 is disconnected, ALWAYS fire the Punch/Flange repeatedly to 
 make sure all air is bled from the tool.
FLANGING:
1. 
WARNING: Always wear heavy-duty leather gloves when
 handling sheet metal. Sharp edges can cause severe injury. 
 Always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles.
2. Measure and cut the workpiece to the correct dimensions.
3. Connect the Air Punch/Flange Tool to your air supply. Do not 
 exceed 90 PSI.
4. Secure the workpiece in a vise or use another appropriate 
 clamping method.
5. Insert the workpiece into the flanging jaw between the Anvil 
 Bed (39) and the Punch Die Bed (40). Make sure the workpiece 
 is all the way flush against the back of both the Anvil Bed (39) 
 and the Punch Die Bed (40). Squeeze the Throttle Lever (32), 
 and the Anvil Bed (39) will be driven against the Punch Die 
 Bed (40), forming a flange.
6. Release the Throttle Lever (32). Slide the tool along the edge 
 of the workpiece to where the Anvil Bed (39) and the Punch 
 Die Bed (40) overlap part of the workpiece you just flanged. 
 Repeat step 5.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until until the entire length you wanted 
 to flange is finished.
8. Disconnect the air supply. 
9. 
WARNING: After disconnecting the Air Punch/Flange Tool
 from the air supply, there could still be enough air pressure 
 to fire the Punch/Flange Tool. After making sure the air supply 
 is disconnected, ALWAYS fire the Punch/Flange repeatedly to 
 make sure all air is bled from the tool.
Air Supply...
Tools of this class operate on a wide range of air pres sures. It is 
recommended that air pres sure of these tools mea sures 90 PSI at the 
tool while running free. Higher pres sure (over 90 psig; 6.2 bar) will 
short en the tool life and can cause accessory failure due to over speed.
Always use clean, dry air. Dust, corrosive fumes and/or water in the air 
line will cause damage to the tool. Drain the air tank daily. Clean the 
air inlet filter screen on at least a weekly schedule. The rec om mend ed 
hookup pro ce dure can be viewed in figure 1.
Lubrication...
Lubricate the tool each day after use with quality SAE #10 air motor oil. 
Add the oil to the air inlet or into the hose at the nearest connection to 
the air supply then run the tool until all excess oil is expelled from the 
exhaust. Total oil quantity needed for this procedure is approximately 
1 ounce.
Troubleshooting...
Other factors outside the tool may cause loss of power or erratic 
action. Reduced compressor output, excessive drain on the air line, 
moisture or restrictions in air pipes or the use of hose connections 
of improper size or poor conditions may reduce air supply. Grit or 
gum deposits in the tool may cut power and may be corrected by 
cleaning the air strainer and flushing out the tool with gum solvent 
oil or an equal mixture of SAE #10 and kerosene. If outside conditions 
are in order, disconnect tool from hose and take tool to your nearest 
authorized service center.
Operation...
PUNCHING:
1. 
WARNING: Always wear heavy-duty leather gloves when handling
 sheet metal. Sharp edges can cause severe injury. Always wear 
 ANSI-approved safety goggles.
2. Pre-mark the desired location of each hole you wish to punch on 
 the workpiece.
NOTE: If the workpiece is to be both punched and flanged, flange it 
first, then measure for the hole placement. Flanging will change the 
dimensions of the workpiece.
3. Connect the Air Punch/Flange Tool to your air supply. Do not 
 exceed 90 PSI.
4. Insert the edge of the workpiece between the Punch Die (38) and 
 the Punch (34). Make sure your marks are aligned with the Punch 
 Die (38).
FIGURE 1
