INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Air Riveter. The CAT151 Air Riveter is supplied with 4 nose pieces to accept 2.4 mm, 3.2 mm, 4.0 mm and 4.8 mm rivets. The riveter has a hardened steel jaw assembly, a rivet stem safety cap, and is suitable for both aluminium and steel rivets.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. 2. Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way.
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13. This air tool should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified service personnel. 14. Avoid damaging the air tool by applying excessive force of any kind. 15. Always maintain the air tool with care. Keep it clean for the best and safest performance.
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OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Nosepiece (2.4, 3.2, 4.0 & 4.8 dia) 1/4” BSP Air Inlet Connection Outer Cylinder Trigger Hanging Ring Spanner Safety Cap 10 Spanner Gauge Retaining ring for safety cap 11 Large and Small O-rings (see p11) Air Cylinder Parts &...
• A typical air line layout is shown above. If an automatic in-line filter/ regulator is used, it will keep the tool in good condition, but should be regularly checked & topped up with oil. Clarke air-line oil should be used, and the lubricator adjusted to approx 2 drops per minute.
3. Check the jaw stroke by using the spanner/gauge as in figs 5 and 6. 4. Set the distance to < 70 mm i.e. the length of the spanner gauge as shown. 5. If necessary, adjust the stroke as follows: •...
6. Your air riveter is now ready for use. • You can fit a whip hose with a quick fit coupling if required (available from your Clarke dealer). OPERATION WARNING: ALWAYS FIT THE SAFETY CAP TO THE REAR OF THE FRAME BEFORE USE TO PREVENT INJURY FROM EJECTED RIVET STEMS.
3. If the tool becomes inefficient and the air supply is of good quality, it may be necessary to replace worn or damaged parts. You may prefer to take the tool to your Clarke dealer if internal maintenance is required. CHANGING JAWS 1.
Clarke Air-lne Oil (Part no. 3050825) is available from your Clarke dealer. Your Clarke air tool has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If, however, having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you encounter problems, take the tool to your local Clarke dealer.
1.9 kg Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of going to print. However Clarke International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
PARTS LIST No Description No Description Nosepiece (4.8mm - 3/16”) Trigger Pin Nosepiece (4mm - 5/32”) Rod Pin 1C Nosepiece (3.2mm - 1/8”) Trigger Rod Nosepiece (2.4mm - 3/32”) Trigger Lever Frame head Rod Pin Jaw Case Lever Pin Jaw Case Joint Air Cylinder Valve Pusher O-Ring Jaw Pusher...
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