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User-maintenance instructions – Harbor Freight Tools Model 98525 User Manual

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SKU 98525

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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 explOSiOn:

lubricate the tool only

with specified lubricants.

lubricate the air inlet

using only pneumatic tool

oil. lubricate the internal

mechanism using only

white lithium grease. 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 op-

eration of the air-operated tool.
daily - air Supply maintenance:

1.

Every day, perform maintenance on

the air supply according to the com-

ponent manufacturers’ instructions.

The lubricator’s oil level needs to be

maintained and the moisture filter

must be regularly drained. Perform-

ing routine maintenance on the air

supply will allow the tool to operate

more safely and will also reduce wear

on the tool.
as needed - Blade replacement:

2.

When cutting performance begins to

diminish, the blade will need to be

changed.

Insert a 4mm Hex Wrench (47) into

a.

the Blade Bolt (7), and the other

4mm Hex Wrench into the hole in

the Case Cover (11).
Hold the Hex Wrench on the Case

b.

Cover side still and turn the other

counterclockwise to loosen the

Blade Bolt.
Remove the Blade Bolt and Blade

c.

Bolt Flange (6).
Remove the Blade and replace with

d.

a new 2” Diameter Blade.
Replace all hardware and secure

e.

with the Blade Bolt.