Ingersoll-Rand 312 Instructions Manual

MODELS 312 AND 312- -EU ORBITAL SANDERS
Models 312 and 312- -EU Orbital Sanders are designed for smoothing and sanding paint,
fiberglass, wood and body filler.
Ingersoll- -Rand is not responsible for customer modification of tools for applications on which
Ingersoll- -Rand was not consulted.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER TO PLACE THE INFORMATION
IN THIS MANUAL INTO THE HANDS OF THE OPERATOR.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
PLACING TOOL IN SERVICE
Always operate, inspect and maintain this tool in
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accordance with all regulations (local, state,
federal and country), that may apply to hand
held/hand operated pneumatic tools.
For safety, top performance, and maximum
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durability of parts, operate this tool at 90 psig
(6.2 bar/620 kPa) maximum air pressure at the
inlet with 3/8" (10 mm) inside diameter air supply
hose.
Always turn off the air supply and disconnect the
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air supply hose before installing, removing or
adjusting any accessory on this tool, or before
performing any maintenance on this tool.
Do not use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air
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hoses and fittings.
Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct size
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and are tightly secured. See Dwg. TPD905- - 1 for a
typical piping arrangement.
Keep clear of whipping air hoses. Shut off the
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compressed air before approaching a whipping air
hose.
Always use clean, dry air at 90 psig maximum air
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pressure. Dust, corrosive fumes and/or excessive
moisture can ruin the motor of an air tool.
Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile
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liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged
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label.
USING THE TOOL
Always wear eye protection when operating or
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performing maintenance on this tool.
Always wear hearing protection when operating
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this tool.
The use of other than genuine Ingersoll- - Rand replacement parts may result in safety hazards, decreased tool
performance, and increased maintenance, and may invalidate all warranties.
Repairs should be made only by authorized trained personnel. Consult your nearest Ingersoll- - Rand Authorized
Servicenter.
Refer All Communications to the Nearest
Ingersoll- - Rand Office or Distributor.
 Ingersoll- - Rand Company 2001
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
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Keep hands, loose clothing, long hair and jewelry
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away from rotating end of tool.
Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not
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overreach when operating this tool. Anticipate and
be alert for sudden changes in motion, reaction
torques, or forces during start- - up and operation.
Tool may continue to vibrate briefly after throttle
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is released.
Air powered tools can vibrate in use. Vibration,
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repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions may
be harmful to your hands and arms. Stop using
any tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain
occurs. Seek medical advice before resuming use.
Use accessories recommended by Ingersoll- - Rand.
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This tool is not designed for working in explosive
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atmospheres.
This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
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Prevent exposure and breathing of harmful dust
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and particles created by power tool use:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- - lead from lead based paints,
- - crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
- - arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
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Form P6691
Edition 6
September, 2001