INSTRUCTION MANUAL Air Impact Wrench Kit 1/2” Square Drive • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris ATIW1/2K 031117 PR ED04
Contents Warranty 2 Introduction 3 Environmental protection 3 Scope of product 3 Description of symbols 3 Specifications 3 General safety instructions 3 Risk of eye or head injury 5 Risk of fire or explosion 5 Risk of loss of hearing 5 Risk to breathing inhalation hazard 6 Risk to injury 6 Risk of electric shock 8 Risk of entanglement 8 Risk of cut or burns 8 Additional safety instructions for impact wrenches 9 Operation 9 Maintenance 9 Air Motor Lubrication 9 Impact Me
Dear Customer Description of symbols If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection.
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work areas and benches invite accidents and injury. 2. Consider the environment in which you are working. Do not use air tools in damp or wet locations. Keep the work area well lit. Do not expose air tools to rain. Do not use air tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All visitors and onlookers, especially children and infirm persons, should be kept well away from where you are working.
Important safety instructions Risk of eye or head injury What could happen How to prevent it • Air powered equipment are capable of propelling • Always wear safety glasses with side shields. materials such as fasteners, metal chips, saw dust, and • Never leave operating tool unattended. Disconnect air other debris at high speed, which could result in serious hose when tool is not in use. eye injury.
Risk to breathing inhalation hazard What could happen How to prevent it • Abrasive tools, such as grinders, sanders, and cut-off tools generate dust and abrasive materials which can be harmful to human lungs and respiratory system. • Always wear a face mask or respirator when using such tools. • Some materials such as adhesives and tar, contain chemicals whose vapors could cause serious injury with prolonged exposure. • Always work in a clean, dry, well ventilated area.
Risk to injury (cont.) • Loss of control of the tool can lead to injury to self or others. • Never operate tool while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. • Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. • Poor quality, improper, or damaged tools such as grinding wheels, chisels, sockets, drills, nailers, staplers, etc.
Risk of electric shock What could happen How to prevent it • Using air tools to attach electrical wiring may result in electrocution or death. • Never use nailer/staplers to attach electrical wiring while energized. • Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal • Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as parts of the tool “live” and may result in electrocution pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an or death. increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Know your product Before using the impact wrench, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. Use the tool only for the applications intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 1.Drive anvil 1 2 2. Rubber nose guard 3. Body 4. Adjustable speed control 5. Contoured pistol grip 6. Air inlet 7. Exhaust port 8. Trigger 9.
Additional safety instructions for impact wrenches CAUTION: Impact sockets and accessories must be used with this tool. Do not use hand sockets and accessories. • Select the required impact socket. This tool has a 1/2” square drive, use 1/2” deep sockets. Use 1/2” extensions only when needed. IMPORTANT: The use of air filters and air line lubricators is recommended. This air impact wrench kit is designed for removing and installing nuts and bolts.
General inspection 5. Remove the screw and hold the oil port hole over a container to allow excess oil to drain. 6. If the oil is dirty, repeat the procedure above until the oil comes out clear. Install the screw and tighten. The residual oil remaining in the impact mechanism chamber is all that is needed for proper lubrication 1. Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. 2. The supply cord of the compressor should be checked frequently for damage.
Troubleshooting Trouble Possible cause(s) Suggested remedy(s) Tool runs slowly or will not operate. 1. No oil in tool. 1. Lubricate the tool according to the lubrication instructions. 2. Grit or gum in tool. 2. Flush the tool with air tool oil, gum solvent, or an equal mixture of motor oil and kerosene. 3. Low air pressure. 3. a. Adjust the regulator on the tool to the maximum setting. b. Adjust the compressor regulator to tool maximum the tool is running free. 4. Air hose leaks. 4.
Troubleshooting (cont.) Trouble Possible cause(s) Suggested remedy(s) Moisture blowing out of tool. 1. Water in tank. 1. Drain tank. Oil tool and run until no water is evident. 2. Water in air hoses. 2. a. Install a water filter. b. Install an air dryer. 1. Lack of lubrication. 1. Lubricate the air motor and impact mechanism. 2. Tool regulator set in wrong position. 2. Adjust the regulator on the tool to the maximum setting. 3. Inline regulator too low. 3. Adjust regulators in the air system.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
