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● Burrs and Mounted Stones *The use of type 1 or 27 wheels is not within the design of this pneumatic tool. Top Cat ® Air Tools, Manufactured by T.C. Service Co. 38285 Pelton Road, Willoughby, OH 44094 U.S.A. Ph: (440) 954-7500 or (800) 321-6876 ● Fax: (440) 954-7118 or (877) 800-3589...
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Operators Instructions and Safety Precautions This is meant to highlight sections of safety standards published by the American National Standards Institute and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This is not meant to replace those standards but only highlight certain areas. When care is taken to ensure that the right tool is operated properly, and safety and maintenance procedures are followed, accidents can be avoided.
Proper mounting of grinding wheels Airborne particulate resulting Disconnect the tool from and inserted tooling is crucial to from the grinding process can the air supply before doing safe operation and efficient working cause hazards. Wear appropriate any service. This prevents conditions.
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Disassemble 1. Disconnect air and remove all burrs, and accessories. 2. Remove collet nut (310-3 or 400-G-38). Remove nose piece (310-2), and insert (310-xx) if present. 3. Secure tool in vise vertically with output of tool upward. Clamp onto the flats toward the rear of the motor housing.
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OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE 700-37B THROTTLE LEVER PIN 592016 SNAP RING Note: Use of any parts other then 844302 O-RING genuine Top Cat® parts voids any and all warranties, and may result in a hazardous situation and a decrease in operating efficiency.
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Ergonomics - Work Healthy Ergonomics - Work Healthy The following suggestions will help reduce or moderate the effects of repetitive work motion and/or extended vibration exposure: 1) Do not over-grip the machine/tool. Use only the force required to maintain control. 2) Keep hands and body dry and warm.
Installation and Maintenance Tips Following the guidelines will help you to ensure the pneumatic tools your company uses are operating and are maintained in the very best of condition. Initial Inspection of a New Tool When a new tool is delivered to your facility, it is important to inspect the tool for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipping.
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Example: Tool rated at 30,000 R.P.M. 95% of 30000 (.95 x 30000) = 28500 The tool should run no faster then 28,500 R.P.M. when tested with a tachometer. Tachometers must be checked and calibrated on a regular basis according to the manufacturers recommendations Mounting Abrasives The mounting of the abrasive used with the tool is very important to ensure safety for the operator and proper functioning of the tool.
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A regulator adjusts the operating pressure supplied to the tool. This device generally is used with a pressure gauge that will indicate the current pressure setting. All Top Cat ® pneumatic tools are designed to operate at 90 PSI (6.2 bar) while the tool is running. The tool should never be run if the pressure should exceed 90 PSI (6.2 bar).
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● Run the tool until the oil has completely passed through the unit. The best lubrication techniques include both methods. What Conditions Indicate the Need for Maintenance?. Pneumatic tools will exhibit several distinct signs that maintenance is required. Higher costs can be avoided if maintenance is performed when the first signs are evident.
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This covers all of the predictable wear that can occur within the tool. Other factors due to environment, level of treatment/care and air supply quality can cause other forms of wear that are unpredictable. For More Information 1) General Industry Safety & Health Regulations 29 CFR, Part 1910 and where applicable Construction Industry Safety &...