Sealey SA401 - Manual (Page 2)

4. CHARGING / OPERATING
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WARNING! Ensure that you read, understand and apply the safety instructions
before use.
4.1 Priming the Grease Gun
4.1.1 Before loading the grease gun with a cartridge or filling via a grease bucket, it is ideal to
prime the gun.
4.1.2 To prime the gun simply pack grease into the cavity located at the entrance of the gun
assembly (where the grease tube screws into the gun) and operate the trigger, this will
induce the intake of grease into the gun assembly.
4.2 Cartridge Loading (fig.2)
4.2.1 Remove the gun head from the grease tube.
4.2.2 Fully draw back the plunger handle.
4.2.3 Insert the open end of the cartridge into the grease tube and push it all the way in. Remove
the seal or pull tab end from the cartridge.
4.2.4 Reassemble the gun head to the grease tube. Press the catch plate and release the
plunger rod. Push down on the plunger handle.
4.3. Suction Filling (fig.2)
4.3.1 Remove the gun head from the grease tube.
4.3.2 Submerge the open end of the grease tube into grease bucket by approximately 50mm
and slowly pull the plunger handle out fully.
4.3.3 Reassemble the gun head to the grease tube. Press the catch plate and release the
plunger rod. Push down on the plunger handle.
4.4 Loading with Filler Pump (fig.2)
4.4.1 Fully draw back the plunger handle.
4.4.2 Insert bulk loader valve (fig.3) into filler pump socket.
fig.1
fig.2
3.1.4 Line pressure should be increased to compensate for unusually long air hoses (over 8
metres). The minimum hose size should be 1/4” internal diameter and fittings must have
compatible dimensions.
3.1.5 Keep hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Check hose for wear and make certain that
all connections are secure.
fig.3
Original Language Version
SA401.V2 Issue: 1 - 13/02/12