Central Pneumatic 98672 Installation manual

COMPOSITE AIR HAMMER
WITH FOUR CHISELS
98672
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal
Words
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING
TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING – When using tools, basic pre-
cautions should always be followed,
including the following:
General
a. To reduce the risks of electric
shock, re, and injury to persons,
read all the instructions before us-
ing the tool.
Work area
a. Keep the work area clean and well
lighted. Cluttered benches and dark
areas increase the risks of electric
shock, re, and injury to persons.
b. Do not operate the tool in explo-
sive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids,
gases, or dust. The tool is able to
create sparks resulting in the ignition
of the dust or fumes.
c. Keep bystanders, children, and
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tool. Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.
Personal safety
a. Stay alert. Watch what you are do-
ing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the
tool while tired or under the inu-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while
operating the tool increases the risk
of injury to persons.
b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increases the risk of injury to persons
as a result of being caught in moving
parts.
c. Avoid unintentional starting. Be
sure the switch is off before con-
necting to the air supply. Do not
carry the tool with your nger on the
switch or connect the tool to the air
supply with the switch on.
d. Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches before turning the tool
on. A wrench or a key that is left at-
tached to a rotating part of the tool
increases the risk of personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpect-
ed situations.
f. Use safety equipment. A
dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must
be used for the applicable
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during use.
g. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Wear ANSI-ap-
proved safety goggles
under full face shield
during use.
h. Always wear hearing
protection when using
the tool. Prolonged expo-
sure to high intensity noise
is able to cause hearing loss.
i. Risk of Electric Shock. This tool
is not provided with an insulated
gripping surface. Contact with a
″live″ wire will also make exposed
metal parts of the tool ″live″ and
shock the operator.
j. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
k. Explore the workpiece to avoid
contact with hidden wiring. Thor-
oughly investigate the workpiece for
possible hidden wiring before per-
forming work. Contact with live wiring
will shock the operator.
Tool use and care
a. Use clamps or another practical
way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
the body is unstable and is able to
lead to loss of control.
b. Do not force the tool. Use the
correct tool for the application. The
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safer at the rate for which the tool is
designed.
c. Do not use the tool if the switch
does not turn the tool on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
d. Disconnect the tool from the air
source before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool unintentionally. Turn
off and detach the air supply, safely
discharge any residual air pressure,
and release the throttle and/or turn
the switch to its off position before
leaving the work area.
e. Store the tool when it is idle out of
reach of children and other un-
trained persons. A tool is dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
f. Maintain the tool with care. Keep a
cutting tool sharp and clean. A prop-
erly maintained tool, with sharp cut-
ting edges reduces the risk of binding
and is easier to control.
g. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that
affects the tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained tools. There is a
risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.
h. Use only accessories that are
identied by the manufacturer for
the specic tool model. Use of an
accessory not intended for use with
the specic tool model, increases the
risk of injury to persons.
Service
a. Tool service must be performed
only by qualied repair personnel.
b. When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement parts. Use
only authorized parts.
c. Use only the lubricants supplied
with the tool or specied by the
manufacturer.
Air source
a. Never connect to an air
source that is capable of
exceeding 200 psi. Over
pressurizing the tool may
cause bursting, abnormal operation,
breakage of the tool or serious injury
to persons. Use only clean, dry,
regulated compressed air at the rated
pressure or within the rated pressure
range as marked on the tool. Always
verify prior to using the tool that the
air source has been adjusted to the
rated air pressure or within the rated
air-pressure range.
b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,
combustible gases or any bottled
gas as an air source for the tool.
Such gases are capable of explosion
and serious injury to persons.
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SYMBOLS AND
SPECIFIC SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Symbol Denitions
Symbol Property or statement
noNo-load speed
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per
minute
PSI Pounds per square inch of pressure
ft-lb Foot-pounds of torque
BPM Blows per minute
CFM Cubic Feet per Minute ow
SCFM Cubic Feet per Minute ow at
standard conditions
NPT National pipe thread, tapered
NPS National pipe thread, straight
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved
eye protection.
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Hearing Loss. Wear hearing
protection.
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Respiratory Injury. Wear NIOSH-
approved dust mask/respirator.
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Explosion.
Specic Safety Instructions
1. The warnings and precautions dis-
cussed in this manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be under-
stood by the operator that common
sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.
2. WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities,
contains chemicals known [to the
State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and
cement or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures var-
ies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
designed to lter out microscopic
particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: The brass components
of this product contain lead, a chemi-
cal known to the State of California
to cause birth defects (or other repro-
ductive harm). (California Health &
Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
3. Only use with accessories rated to
handle the forces exerted by this tool
during operation. Other accessories
not designed for the forces gener-
ated may break and forcefully launch
pieces.
4. Attach all accessories properly to the
tool before connecting the air sup-
ply. A loose accessory may detach or
break during operation.

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5. Obey the manual for the air compres-
sor used to power this tool.
6. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply
in an emergency, even if a hose is
ruptured.
7. Use this tool with both hands only.
Using tools with only one hand can
result in loss of control.
8. Do not lay the tool down until it has
come to a complete stop. Moving
parts can grab the surface and pull
the tool out of your control.
Vibration Precautions
This tool vibrates during use. Re-
peated or long-term exposure to vibra-
tion may cause temporary or permanent
physical injury, particularly to the hands,
arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of
vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-
larly or for an extended period should
rst be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-
vous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
white or blue ngers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-
tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice between dif-
ferent processes.
5. Include vibration-free periods each
day of work.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain tool as
explained in this manual. If abnormal
vibration occurs, stop immediately.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Specications
Operating Air Pressure 90 PSI
Maximum Air Pressure 90 PSI
Air Inlet 1/4” -18 NPT Female
Blows Per Minute 4,500
Air Consumption 3.2 CFM @ 90 PSI
Components and Controls
The only control is the Trigger (3). See
parts list and assembly diagram pages 13
and 14.
INITIAL TOOL SET UP/
ASSEMBLY
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Unpacking
When unpacking, make sure that
the item is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
throughout the manual as soon as pos-
sible.
• This air tool may be shipped with a
protective plug covering the air inlet.
Remove this plug before set up.
Air Supply
TO PREVENT
EXPLOSION:
Use only clean, dry, regulated,
compressed air to power this
tool. Do not use oxygen,
carbon dioxide, combustible
gases, or any other bottled
gas as a power source for this
tool.
1. Incorporate an in-line oiler, shut-off
valve, regulator with pressure gauge,
and lter for best service, as shown in
the diagram above. An in-line shut-
off valve is an important safety
device because it controls the air
supply even if the air hose is rup-
tured.
Note: If an automatic oiler system is not
used, add a few drops of Pneumatic
Tool Oil to the airline connection be-
fore operation. Add a few more drops
after each hour of continual use.
2. Attach an air hose to the compres-
sor’s air outlet. Connect the air hose
to the air inlet of the tool. Other com-

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ponents, such as a connector and
quick coupler, will make operation
more efcient, but are not required.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Do not install a female quick
coupler on the tool. Such a coupler
contains an air valve that will allow
the air tool to retain pressure and
operate accidentally after the air
supply is disconnected.
Note: Air ow, and therefore tool perfor-
mance, can be hindered by under-
sized air supply components.
3. The air hose must be long enough
to reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement
while working.
4. Make sure the tool’s throttle or switch
is in the off position; refer to Opera-
tion section for description of con-
trols.
5. Close the in-line safety valve be-
tween the compressor and the tool.
6. Turn on the air compressor according
to the manufacturer’s directions and
allow it to build up pressure until it
cycles off.
7. Adjust the air compressor’s output
regulator so that the air output is
enough to properly power the tool,
but the output will not exceed the
tool’s maximum air pressure at any
time. Adjust the pressure gradually,
while checking the air output gauge
to set the right pressure range.
8. Inspect the air connections for leaks.
Repair any leaks found.
9. If the tool will not be used at this
time, turn off and detach the air sup-
ply, safely discharge any residual air
pressure, and release the throttle
and/or turn the switch to its off posi-
tion to prevent accidental operation.
Note: Residual air pressure should not be
present after the tool is disconnected
from the air supply. However, it is a
good safety measure to attempt to
discharge the tool in a safe fashion
after disconnecting to ensure that the
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Inspect tool before use, looking
for damaged, loose, and
missing parts. If any problems
are found, do not use tool until
repaired.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Detach the tool from the air
supply, safely discharge any
residual air pressure in the
tool, and release the throttle
and/or turn the switch to its
off position before performing
any inspection, maintenance,
or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY:
Do not adjust or tamper with
any control or component in a
way not specically explained
within this manual. Improper
adjustment can result in
tool failure or other serious
hazards.
1. Insert the shank of the Chisels
(19-22) through the Spring Retainer
(17) and into the front of the Cylinder
(16). Twist the Spring Retainer (16)
onto the threaded front of the Cylin-
der (13).
NOTE: When twisting on, exert
pressure on the hook at the front of
the Spring (16). When twisting off,
exert pressure on the hook at the
back. Doing so allows for easy on,
easy off application. See Figure B
below.
2. The lip on the chisel must go under
spring as shown in Figure C below.
This will keep the chisel from falling
out.
16 17 Chisel
Figure B
Figure C
Lip

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3. NOTE: The threads inside the Cylin-
der (13) are plastic. Do not exert too
much twisting pressure or they can
be damaged.
4. To remove, or change chisel heads,
simply reverse steps 1 and 2.
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent injury and distraction.
2. Route the air hose along a safe route
to reach the work area without creat-
ing a tripping hazard or exposing the
air hose to possible damage. The air
hose must be long enough to reach
the work area with enough extra
length to allow free movement while
working.
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise
or clamps (not included) to prevent
movement while working.
4. There must not be hazardous ob-
jects (such as utility lines or foreign
objects) nearby that will present a
hazard while working.
General Operating Instructions
1. If an automatic oiler is not used, add
a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil
to the airline connection before use.
Add a few drops more after each
hour of continual use.
2. With the proper chisel attached to the
Air Hammer, attach your air supply to
the Air Inlet (10) at the base on the
Housing (1).
3. Turn on the air supply. Carefully place
the chisel against the surface of the
project you are working with.
4. Make sure the workpiece is in a vise
or attached to something that holds it
securely so it cannot be moved out
of position.
5. Set the Air Regulator (not included,
located on your air compressor) to 90
PSI.
6. Use a light touch on the Trigger (3).
Never force the Air Hammer against
the surface you are working with.
Easy, light pressure works best.
7. If the tool requires more force to
accomplish the task, verify that the
tool receives sufcient, unobstructed
airow (CFM) and increase the
pressure (PSI) output of the regulator
up to the maximum air pressure
rating of this tool.
8. CAUTION! TO PREVENT TOOL
AND ACCESSORY FAILURE,
RESULTING IN INJURY: Do not
exceed the tool’s maximum air
pressure rating.
9. If the tool still does not have sufcient
force at maximum pressure and
sufcient airow, then a larger tool
may be required.
10. To prevent accidents, detach the air
supply, safely discharge any residual
air pressure in the tool, and release
the throttle and/or turn the switch to
its off position after use.
11. Clean external surfaces of the tool
with clean, dry cloth, and apply a thin
coat of tool oil. Then store the tool
indoors out of children’s reach.