Clarke Air CAT107 Instruction Manual

1/2” REVERSIBLE DRILL
1/2” REVERSIBLE DRILL
MODEL No: CAT107
Part No: 3110863
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1007

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SPECIFICATIONS
Min. Hose Size (ID) ....................................1/4” BSP
Ave. Air Consumption..............................4 cfm
Air Pressure Max .......................................6.2 bar (90psi)
Maximum Chuck Size ..............................1/2’’ (13mm)
Maximum Speed ......................................800 rpm
Weight .......................................................2 kg
Vibration....................................................< 2.5 m/s2
Dimensions LxWxH ....................................235 x 43 x 170 mm
Part No.......................................................3110863
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. Always consult the machine’s data plate
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months
from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in
any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be returned
to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
IN THE BOX
1 x Reversible Air Drill
1 x Chuck Key
1 x Secondary Handle
1 x 3 mm Hex Key
1 x (25 mm x 5 mm) Hex Screw

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We declare that these products comply to the following standards/directives
• 98/37/EC
Model No: CAT107
Serial or Batch number: See product data plate
signature:
D. Kemp
ENGINEERING MANAGER
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY,
AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of
the way.
• Keep children and visitors away - Do not let children handle the air drill. Make sure
that any other persons in the work area are dressed suitably and are wearing eye
and ear protectors.
• Do not operate the air drill where there are flammable liquids or gases.
• Keep the air supply hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Do not fit the air drill to any stand or clamping device that may damage the tool.
USE
• Stay alert and use common sense - Do not operate the air drill when you are tired
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Always wear eye protectors when using the air drill - Eye protectors must provide
protection from flying particles from the front and the side.
• Always wear ear protectors when using the air drill.
• Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Never use any type of bottled gas as a source of power for the air drill.
• Do not connect the air supply hose with your finger on the trigger of the air drill.
• Do not exceed the maximum pressure for the air drill: 90 psi / 6.2 bar.
• Check hoses for leaks or worn condition before use, and ensure that all
connections are secure.
• Check for the presence of live electric cables before use.
• Do not use the air drill for any other purpose than that described in this book.
• Do not carry out any alterations or modifications to the air drill.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always disconnect from the air supply when:
a) Performing any maintenance
b) The air drill is not in use.
c) The air drill will be left unattended.
d) Moving to another work area.
e) Passing the air drill to another person.
• Never use the air drill if it is defective or operating abnormally.
• The air drill should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified service personnel.
• Avoid damaging the air drill for example by applying excessive force of any kind.
• ALWAYS maintain the tool with care. Keep it clean for best and safest
performance.
• Quick change couplings should not be located at the tool. They add weight and
could fail due to vibration.
• DO NOT force or misuse the tool. It will do a better and safer job at the rate for
which it was designed.
• DO NOT remove any labels. Damaged labels should be replaced.
• This tool vibrates with use. Vibration may be harmful to your hands or arms. Stop
using the tool if discomfort, a tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek medical advice
before resuming use.
TRANSPORTATION
• Never carry the air drill by the air supply hose.
• Never carry the air drill with your finger on the trigger.
STORAGE
• When not in use the air drill must be disconnected from the air supply and stored
in a dry place out of the reach of children (preferably in a locked cabinet).
• Avoid storing the air drill in environments where the temperature is below 0oC.

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PARTS
Trigger
Secondary
Handle
Direction Selector
Chuck
AIR SUPPLY
WARNING!
COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND
COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY.
• Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source for the air drill.
• Air compressors used with the air drill 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 air drill.
• Never exceed the maximum operating pressure for the air drill.
AIR HOSE
• The air hose must be rated at least 150% of the maximum operating pressure of
the tool.
Air Inlet

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RECOMMENDED AIR SUPPLY CONNECTION

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Loosen
Tighten
ASSEMBLY
Connect a suitable hose to the Drill using a ¼”
hose adapter, (A whip hose with Quick Fit
coupling is available from your CLARKE
dealer).then connect the other end to the
airline.
NOTE: ensure the airline is turned off.
Your Drill is now ready for use.
WARNING
COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND
COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY.
FITTING THE SECONDARY HANDLE
• The secondary handle is adjustable to suit the user and the position of the
workpiece.
• Right handed users should fit the handle on the left hand side of the drill.
• Left handed users should fit the handle on the right hand side of the drill.
To fit the handle, proceed as follows.
1 Position the handle over the drill
collar.
2 Tighten it by turning the handle in
a clockwise direction.
3 To release the secondary handle,
turn it in an anti-clockwise
direction.
4 To rotate the secondary handle,
loosen the handle. Move the
handle to the desired position and
then retighten the handle.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSERTING THE DRILL BIT
To insert a drill bit, proceed as follows.
1 Open the chuck jaws by inserting the chuck
key in one of the holes in the chuck and
turning it as shown.
2 Make sure that the head of the chuck key is
located on the cog barrel of the chuck.
3 Turn the chuck key until the chuck jaws are
open sufficiently to take the drill bit.
4 Place the drill bit in the jaws of the chuck as
far as it will go.
5 Close the chuck jaws and tighten to grip the
drill bit by turning the chuck key as shown.
6 Make sure that the chuck jaws are fully closed
and that the drill bit is firmly held.
To remove the bit, proceed as follows.
1 Open the jaws by inserting the chuck key in
one of the holes and turning it as shown.
2 Remove the drill bit.
WARNING: REMOVE THE CHUCK KEY BEFORE OPERATING THE DRILL.
Drill bit
Cog
barrel
Chuck
jaws Close
jaws
Open
jaws
Chuck
key