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RAC 171
750348 - RAC171 – rev 12 - ( 04-2019 )
SAFETY MEASURES AND REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION!!!
All the operations must be done in conformity
with the safety requirements, in order to avoid
any consequence for your and other people’s
security and to allow the best tool work way.
• Read the instructions carefully before using the tool.
• For all maintenance and/or repairs please contact FAR
s.r.l. authorized service centers and use only original
spare parts. FAR s.r.l. may not be held liable for
damages from defective parts caused by failure to
observe what above mentioned (EEC directive
85/374).
The list of the service centres is available on our website
http://www.far.bo.it ( Organization )
• The tool must be used only by expert workers.
• A protective visor and gloves must be put on when using
the tool.
• Use equipment recommended in the maintenance chapter
to do any maintenance and/or regulation of the tool.
• For topping up the oil, we suggest using only fluids in
accordance with the features specified in this working book.
• If any drop of oil touches your skin, you must wash with
water and alkaline soap.
• The tool can be carried and we suggest putting it into its box
after using.
• The tool needs a thorough six-monthly overhaul.
• There are no special requirements for storage.
• Repairing and cleaning operations must be done when the
tool is not fed.
• If it is possible, we suggest a safety balancer.
• If the A-weighted emission sound pressure level is more than
70 dB (A), you must use some hearing protections (anti-noise
headset, etc.).
• The workbench and the work surface must be always clean
and tidy. The untidy can cause damages to people.
• Do not allow unauthorized persons to use the working tools.
• Make you sure that the compressed air feeding hoses have
the correct size to be used.
• Do not carry the connected tool by pulling the hose. The hole
must be far from any heating sources or from cutting parts.
• Keep the tools in good conditions; do not remove either safety
parts or silencers.
• After repairing and/or adjusting, make sure you have already
removed the adjusting spanners.
• Before disconnecting the compressed air hose from the tool
make sure that there is no pressure in the hose.
• These instructions must be carefully followed.
• Do not use the riveting tool in the case of visible damage.
WARNING!
Before using the tool, assemble the protection bottom
supplied with the tool, as indicated in the picture below.
FAR has no responsibility for any damages on the tool,
personsorthingscaused bylackoftheprotection bottom.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE I
INDEX
GUARANTEE ............................................................................. 14
SAFETY MEASURES AND REQUIREMENTS........................14
TOOL IDENTIFICATION .......................................................15
MAIN COMPONENTS..........................................................15
TECHNICAL DATA ...............................................................15
HOW TO USE YOUR RIVETING TOOL.................................15
TOOPING UP THE OIL-DYNAMIC CIRCUIT.........................16
MAINTENANCE AND CHANGE OF SIZE...............................17
DISPOSAL OF RIVETING TOOL................................................. 17
GUARANTEE
FAR riveting tools are covered by a 12-month warranty. The
tool warranty period starts on the date of delivery to the
buyer, as specified in the relevant document. The warranty
covers the user/buyer provided that the tool is purchased
through an authorized dealer and only if it is used for the
purposes for which it was conceived. The warranty shall
not be valid if the tool is not used or maintained as specified
in the instruction and maintenance handbook. In the event
of defects or failures, FAR S.r.l. shall undertake solely to
repair and/or replace the components it judges to be faulty.
