Silverline Air Grease Gun 400cc - Manual (Page 7)

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Filling with grease
WARNING: Avoid spillages! Clean up spilled grease immediately and DO NOT allow
grease to enter the environment. Spilled grease may cause surfaces to become
slippery, causing a slipping hazard.
Note: Before using this tool, the user should consider the implications of using
grease cartridges. Over time, the use of cartridges will cause the seal of the
plunger mechanism to wear, affecting the gun’s performance so that it will not seal
when being filled with grease directly.
1. Ensure the grease gun is disconnected from the air supply before you begin
2. Unscrew the Chamber (7) from the body of the Grease Gun (2)
Installing a cartridge
1. Pull the Plunger Handle (5) back so that it is fully extended
2. Remove any packaging from the cartridge
3. Insert the cartridge fully into the chamber, as directed on the cartridge
4. Screw the chamber securely back onto the gun
5. Press the Plunger Release (6) to release the plunger mechanism
Filling from a container
1. Pull the Plunger Handle (5) back so that it is fully extended
2. Use a spatula to pack the grease directly into the chamber, taking care not to
accidentally press the Plunger Release (6)
3. Once filled, clean any excess from the edge of the chamber
4. Screw the chamber securely back onto the gun
5. Press the plunger release to release the plunger mechanism
Loading from a filler pump
Note: This is general guidance for a filler pump. Read the instructions provided
with your filler pump in combination with these when filling.
1. Pull the Plunger Handle (5) back so that it is fully extended
2. Hold the grease gun vertically so the Filler Pump Nozzle (10) is at the top and
the plunger release can’t be accidentally operated
3. Insert the filler plug on the end of the hose from the filler pump into the filler
pump nozzle
4. Operate the filler pump pumping mechanism to load the grease
5. Stop pumping when the required grease is loaded or if there is noticeable
resistance to loading
6. Disconnect the filler plug from the filler pump nozzle and wipe the nozzle
7. Press the Plunger Release (6) to release the plunger mechanism
Note: When only partially loading the chamber, carefully control the spring plunger
mechanism so that when the plunger release is pressed, you continue to hold the
plunger handle in order to control the descent of the plunger mechanism.
Bleeding the grease chamber
• After filling, remove any pockets of air trapped in the chamber:
1. Disconnect from the air supply
2. Check that the plunger is released. If not, depress the ratchet release
3. Unscrew the Chamber (7) from the body of the Grease Gun (2) 1 to 1-1/2
turns
4. Draw back the Plunger Handle (5) fully
5. Push plunger handle all the way in again
6. Retighten the chamber
7. Depress the Bleed Valve (11) several times to let the air escape
Attaching a spout
1. Ensure the Grease Nipple (1) is clean
2. Connect the required spout by screwing the threaded end into the grease
nipple
3. To remove a spout, unscrew it from the grease nipple
TO YOUR
AIR TOOL
LEADER HOSE
NIPPLE
QUICK COUPLER
WATER SEPARATION
OILER
NIPPLE
REGULATOR
DRAIN DAILY
AIR SUPPLY
RECOIL HOSE
Intended Use
• Grease dispensing gun, powered by compressed air from a compressor,
suitable for bulk and cartridge grease, ideal for lubricating vehicles, agricultural
machines and industrial equipment.
Unpacking Your Tool
Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features
and functions.
Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are
missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool.
Before Use
Fitting the quick connector
Note: This tool is supplied with two different male airline quick connectors:
EQ-4 – commonly used in Europe
EN-6 – mainly used in the UK
• Please choose the connector that is compatible with the airline system you are
using, and install as outlined below:
1. Apply some PTFE tape (not included) to the screw threads of the Quick
Connector (4). This will help to maintain an air-tight seal
Note: Apply PTFE tape tightly and in a clockwise direction, so it does not come off
when the thread is screwed into the tool.
2. Remove the protective plug from the air inlet
3. Using a spanner (not included) screw the quick connector into the air inlet
located at the base of the handle
4. Connect to airline, pressurise carefully and carry out a leak check (e.g. by
spraying small amounts of soapy water on to the outside of the connectors)
• Air lines fitted with matching female quick connectors will now be a push fit
to the tool
Air supply connection
• This tool should be connected to a clean, dry air supply with inline oiler and
water separator
• Do not allow supply pressure to exceed the maximum stated (see
‘Specifications’)
• Ensure that water is drained from air system daily
• Ensure that all parts of the system (hoses, couplers, etc.) are correctly rated for
the air pressure to be used
Setting tool power
• The speed/pressure with which grease is expelled can be adjusted by reducing/
increasing the air supply pressure within the range specified in ‘Specifications’
EQ-4
Europe
EN-6
UK
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