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The American Pneumatic Tools brand is associated with powerful and reliable products that are easy to maintain and that give good value for the money. For more information please visit www.apt-tools.com About the Safety and operating instructions The aim of the instructions is to provide you with knowledge of how to use the power packs in an efficient, safe way.
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS APP 18 Safety and operating instructions PAC P18 Safety instructions Drugs, alcohol or medication WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your yourself or others, read and understand the Safety judgment and powers of concentration.
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APP 18 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PAC P18 Safety and operating instructions Operation, precautions DANGER Exhaust gas hazard The exhaust gas from the machine’s combustion engine contains carbon monoxide which is DANGER Explosion hazard poisonous, and chemicals known to the State of...
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS APP 18 Safety and operating instructions PAC P18 ► Select, maintain and replace consumables/ WARNING Dust and fume hazard working tools/ other accessories as recommended Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when in the operating and safety instructions. Incorrect...
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APP 18 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PAC P18 Safety and operating instructions WARNING Slipping, tripping and WARNING Nominal pressure falling hazards If the maximum nominal pressure for the hydraulic There is a risk of slipping or tripping or falling, for machine is exceeded, it can result in material damage example tripping on the hoses or on other objects.
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS APP 18 Safety and operating instructions PAC P18 Overview Pressure relief valve Battery To reduce the risk of serious injury or death Drain plug to yourself or others, read the Safety Hydraulic oil filter instructions section found on the previous...
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APP 18 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PAC P18 Safety and operating instructions Noise level label Lifting point label The label indicates the guaranteed noise level corresponding to EC-directive 2000/14/EC. See "Technical data" for accurate noise level. EHTMA The European Hydraulic Tool Manufacturers...
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS APP 18 Hoses and connections Standard mineral or synthetic oil can be used. Make sure to only use clean oil and filling equipment. When the machine is used continuously, the oil Ensure that the machine you plan to use is...
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APP 18 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PAC P18 Safety and operating instructions Operation To set or check the hydraulic oil flow and the pressure relief valve we recommend using Chicago Pneumatic or similar test equipment. WARNING Involuntary start ♦ 0-250 bar (0-3,600 psi) Involuntary start of the machine may cause injury.
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS APP 18 Start and stop 5. As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke control (B) to the OPEN position. Starting the engine 6. Move the throttle lever (E) to the position for the 1. Turn on the fuel by setting the fuel ON/OFF required flow.
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PAC P18 Safety and operating instructions APP 18 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Every day Every three months Never perform maintenance when the power pack ♦ Check tightness of nuts, bolts, screws and hose is running. fittings. ♦ Clean and inspect the machine and its functions ♦...
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS APP 18 Safety and operating instructions PAC P18 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Engine turns over but does not start No fuel Top up tank Fuel line blocked Clear line Fuel tap in the 0 position Turn tap to the 1 position...
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APP 18 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PAC P18 Safety and operating instructions Technical data Machine data APP 18 Height, mm (in.) 720 (28.3) Width, mm (in.) 700 (27.6) Length, mm (in.) 755 (29.7) Temperature range, °C (°F) -20 to 40 (-4 to 104)
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS APP 18 Safety and operating instructions PAC P18 Noise data Noise Declared values Sound pressure Sound power EN ISO 11203 2000/14/EC Uncertainty K value Type r=1m dB(A) rel 20µPa guaranteed dB(A) rel 1pW dB(A) APP 18...
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APP 18 SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity (EC Directive 2006/42/EC) We, Construction Tools EOOD, hereby declare that the machines listed below conform to the provisions of EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) and 2000/14/EC (Noise Directive), and the harmonised standards mentioned below.
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AMERICAN PNEUMATIC TOOLS 800.532.7402 • fax 800.715.6502 1000 S. Grand Ave. • Santa Ana, CA 92705...
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