INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Reversible Air Drill. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
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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• The drill will be left unattended. • Moving to another work area. • Passing the drill to another person. 12. NEVER use the drill if it is defective or operating abnormally. 13. The drill should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified service personnel.
THE COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY. • Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source. •...
• The minimum hose diameter should be 3/8”(10mm) ID and fittings should have the same internal dimensions. • Never exceed the maximum operating pressure for the tool. It is recommended that air pressure to this tool does not exceed 90 psi at the tool when running.
Remove the oil fill screw from the side of the mini oiler and fill with Air-line Oil available from your CLARKE dealer. Replace the screw before using the tool. 2. If a mini-oiler is not being used, run a few drops of oil through the tool before use.
OPERATION INSERTING/REMOVING THE DRILL BIT 1. Open the chuck jaws by inserting the chuck key in one of the holes in the chuck and turning it as shown. 2. Make sure that the head of the chuck key is located on the barrel of the chuck.
SETTING FORWARD/REVERSE 1. Ensure the drill has stopped before selecting either forward or reverse. 2. Set the drill to the forward (drilling) mode by moving the lever to the position marked F. 3. Move to the R (reverse) position to withdraw.
5. If the tool runs erratically or becomes inefficient, and the air supply is of good quality, it may be necessary to dismantle the air motor and replace worn or damaged parts. You may prefer to take the drill to your CLARKE dealer if internal maintenance is required.
2. Motor parts worn. 2. Return to Clarke dealer for repair. 3. Worn or sticking 3. Drip air tool lubricating mechanism due to oil into air inlet. Allow oil lack of lubricant.
(5 to 50 metres) etc. Contact your CLARKE dealer for further information or CLARKE International Service Department on 01992 565333. **Clarke Air Line Oil (part no. 3050825) is available from your CLARKE dealer. COMPONENT PARTS NO ITEM NO ITEM...
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COMPONENT PARTS Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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