Air Supply And Connections; Lubrication; Cold Weather Operation - Stanley FatMax FMFP12758 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Use of this Tool to Install Pre-finished
Flooring
This FMFP12758 Flooring Tool was designed for use in installing
unfinished hardwood flooring. It can be used to install pre-finished
flooring however care must be used to ensure that the finish is not
damaged by the tool. It is recommended that the tool be tested on
a sample section to be certain that the tool and technique of use do
not leave marks on the finish. This procedure should be followed
before each job due to variations in flooring and tool condition.
Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this tool as tool
may explode, possibly causing injury.
FITTINGS:
Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing and which will release air pressure from the tool when disconnected
from the supply source.
HOSES:
Air hoses should have a minimum of 150 p.s.i. (10.6 kg/cm 2 ) working pressure rating or 150 percent of the maximum
pressure that could be produced in the air system. The supply hose should contain a fitting that will provide "quick
disconnecting" from the male plug on the tool.
SUPPLY SOURCE:
Use only clean regulated compressed air as a power source for this tool. NEVER USE OXYGEN, COMBUSTIBLE
GASES, OR BOTTLED GASES, AS A POWER SOURCE FOR THIS TOOL AS TOOL MAY EXPLODE.
REGULATOR:
A pressure regulator with an operating pressure of 0 - 125 p.s.i. (0 - 8.79 KG/CM 2 ) is required to control the operatiing
pressure for safe operation of this tool. Do not connect this tool to air pressure which can potentially exceed 200 p.s.i.
(14 KG/CM 2 ) as tool may fracture or burst, possibly causing injury.
OPERATING PRESSURE:
Do not exceed recommended maximum operating pressure as tool wear will be greatly increased.The air supply must
be capable of maintaining the operating pressure at the tool. Pressure drops in the air supply can reduce the tool's
driving power. Refer to "TOOL SPECIFICATIONS" for setting the correct operating pressure for the tool.
FILTER:
Dirt and water in the air supply are major causes of wear in pneumatic tools. A filter will help to get the best performance
and minimum wear from the tool. The filter must have adequate flow capacity for the specific installation. The filter has to be
kept clean to be effective in providing clean compressed air to the tool. Consult the manufacturer's instructions on proper
maintenance of your filter. A dirty and clogged filter will cause a pressure drop which will reduce the tool's performance.
Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for best performance. Use Air Tool Lubricant, Mobil Velocite #10, or
equivalent. Do not use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the seals and
bumpers in the tool, resulting in poor tool performance and frequent tool maintenance. Only a few drops of oil at a time
is necessary. Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle.

COLD WEATHER OPERATION:

For cold weather operation, near and below freezing, the moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool operation.
We recommend the use of winter formula air tool lubricant or permanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol) as a cold weather
lubricant.
Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the tools
operating valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure.
Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to "O"-rings and seals – do not use these
low temperature air dryers without checking compatibility.

AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS

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OPERATION

LUBRICATION