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AIR SHEARS MODEL NO: CAT50 & 106 PART NO: 3110550 & 3110862 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0414...
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Air Shear. 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.
• Passing the tool to another person. 11. Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. 12. Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. 13. This tool should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified service personnel.
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Airline Connector Side Blade Hex Key Trigger The CAT50 and CAT106 differ only by virtue of the CAT106 having a polished metal casing as opposed to a painted finish. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
THE COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY • Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source. • Air compressors used with the impact wrench must comply with the appropriate European Community Safety Directives. • A build-up of moisture or oil in the air compressor will accelerate wear and corrosion in the impact wrench.
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 OPERATING THE AIR SHEAR 1. Place the cutter head against the side of the sheet metal you want to cut. 2. Squeeze the trigger to start the metal shear. 3. Maintain constant pressure to move the tool through the sheet metal.
1. Before use, drain water from the air tank, air line and compressor. 2. Pour a few drops of CLARKE airline oil, into the air inlet. This should be carried out regardless of whether or not an in-line mini oiler is used. If an inline mini oiler is not used, this procedure should be repeated after every two to three hours of use.
If the tool is to be stored, or is idle for longer than 24 hours, run a few drops of Clarke air line oil into the air inlet, and run the tool for 5 seconds in order to lubricate the internal parts.
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.
205 x 50 x 140 mm 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...