Campbell Hausfeld Air Hammer Operating Instructions

See Warranty on page 4 for important information about commercial use of this product.
Operating Instructions
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Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or
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Description
Air hammers are designed to remove
unwanted material in a variety of
locations or to cut through rusted bolts
and metal. The air hammers make tough
jobs easier because of high air power
while the regulator can allow for
precision control. This hammer uses
standard .401 Parker taper hammer bits.
Unpacking
When unpacking this product, carefully
inspect for any damage that may have
occurred during transit.
General Safety
Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
DANGER
!
You can create dust when you
cut, sand, drill or grind
materials such as wood, paint,
metal, concrete, cement, or other
masonry. This dust often contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Wear protective gear.
This product is part of a high pressure
system and the following safety
precautions must be followed at all
times along with any other existing
safety rules.
1. Read all manuals included
with this product care-
fully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the
equipment.
2. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the air tool.
Do not exceed the
CAUTION
!
maximum oper-
ating pressure of the air tool (90 psi).
This can reduce the life of the tool.
3. Do not exceed any pressure rating
of any component in the system.
Maximum operating pressure of 90
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psi is measured at the tool inlet
while the tool is running. The
pressure drop between the
compressor and tool needs to be
compensated for at the compressor.
4. Disconnect the air tool from air
supply before changing tools or
attachments, servicing and during
non-operation.
WARNING
!
Safety glasses and ear
protection must be worn
during operation.
5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing,
scarves, neck ties or jewelry when
operating any tool. Loose clothing
or jewelry may become caught in
moving parts and result in serious
personal injury.
6. Do not depress trigger when
connecting the air supply hose.
7. Always use attachments designed
for use with air powered tools. Do
not use damaged or worn
attachments.
8. Never trigger the tool when not
applied to a work object. Attach-
ments must be securely attached.
Loose attachments can cause serious
injury.
9. Protect air lines from damage or
puncture.
10. Never point an air tool at oneself or
any other person. Serious injury
MANUAL
could occur.
11. Check air hoses for weak or worn
condition before each use. Make
sure all connections are secure.
WARNING
!
Release all pressure from the
system before attempting to
install, service, relocate or perform any
maintenance.
12. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
and ensure equipment is in safe
working condition.
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13. Do not put hands near or under
moving parts.
14. Always secure workpiece in a vise or
clamp. Do not place hands on the
black cylinder or spring retainer
when operating the tool.
WARNING
!
retainer must be used to hold the
hammer in place. Personal injury can
occur if the hammer is not secure.
WARNING
!
exposure to vibration, work in awk-
ward positions and repetitive work
motions can cause injury to hands and
arms. Stop using any tool if discomfort,
numbness, tingling or pain occur, and
consult a physician.
Assembly
SYSTEM SETUP
PLEASE REFER TO AIR TOOL AND SPRAY
GUN SET-UP (IN170102AV) FOR AIR
SYSTEM HOOK-UP INSTRUCTIONS.
Using fittings or air hoses which are too
small can create a pressure drop which
will result in a loss of power in the tool.
NOTE: Do not install a quick coupler set
between the tool and whip hose.
AIR TOOL SETUP
ALL MODELS
Ensure tool is not connected to air
supply, then place tool upside down on
workbench.
WARNING
!
the hose to move the tool or a
compressor. Keep hoses away from
heat, oil and sharp edges. Replace any
hose that is damaged, weak or worn.
Pre-Operation
Air tools require lubrication through-
out the life of the tool. Proper
The quick connect
retainer or spring
Do not misuse this
product. Excessive
Never carry a tool
by the hose or pull
IN246902AV 11/02