Florida Pneumatic Universal Tool UT8633 Manual

Universal Tool a Division of Florida Pneumatic Mfg. Corp.
851 Jupiter Park Lane, Jupiter FL 33458
Universal Air Tools Company Ltd.
Unit 8 Lane End Industrial Park, High Wycombe, HP14 3BY, UK
Universal Tool
™
UT8633
Needle Scaler
General Safety Information & Replacement Parts
WARNING: Risk of injury to persons. Read and
understand operation instructions. Always become familiar
with all the instructions and warnings before operating any
pneumatic tool.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Information ...........................2
Air Compressor and Air Tool Safety...................2-3
Tool Specifications ..................................3
Installation ........................................4
Maintenance / Lubrication ............................4
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Troubleshooting ....................................6
Warranty ..........................................6
Service Parts.......................................7
WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING:This product contains lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Universal Tool a Division of Florida Pneumatic Mfg. Corp.
851 Jupiter Park Lane, Jupiter FL 33458
Universal Air Tools Company Ltd.
Unit 8 Lane End Industrial Park, High Wycombe, HP14 3BY, UK
7.2.2.3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Multiplehazards.Readandunderstandthesafetyinstructionsbefore
installing,operating,repairing,maintaining,changingaccessorieson,
orworkingnearthepowertool.Failuretodosocanresultinserious
bodilyinjury.
• Onlyqualiedandtrainedoperatorsshouldinstall,adjustorusethe
powertool.
• Donotmodifythispowertool.Modicationsmayreducetheeffec-
tivenessofsafetymeasuresandincreasetheriskstotheoperator.
• Donotdiscardthesafetyinstructions–givethemtotheoperator.
• Donotuseatoolifthetoolhasbeendamaged.
• Warningsshallbegivenagainsttheriskofexplosionorreduetothe
materialbeingprocessed;
• Warningsshallbegivenagainsttheriskofcutting.
7.2.2.4 PROJECTILE HAZARDS
• Failureoftheworkpiece,ofaccessories,orevenofthetoolitselfmay
generatehighvelocityprojectiles.
• Alwayswearimpact-resistanteyeprotectionduringoperationofthe
tool.Thegradeofprotectionrequiredshouldbeassessedforeach
use.
7.2.2.5 ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS
• Entanglementhazard-choking,scalpingand/orlacerationscanoccur
ifneckware,hairorglovesarenotkeptawayfromtoolandacces-
sories.
7.2.2.6 OPERATING HAZARDS
• Useofthetoolmayexposetheoperator’shandstohazardsincluding
crushing,impacts,cutsandabrasionsandheat.Wearsuitablegloves
toprotecthands.
• Operatorsandmaintenancepersonnelmustbephysicallyableto
handlethebulk,weightandpowerofthetool.
• Holdthetoolcorrectly:bereadytocounteractnormalorsudden
movements–havebothhandsavailable.
• Maintainabalancedbodypositionandsecurefooting.
• Keephandsawayfromrotatingorreciprocationaccessories,spindles
orothermovingparts.
• Releasethestartandstopdeviceinthecaseofaninterruptionofthe
energysupply
• Useonlylubricantsrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
7.2.2.7 REPETITIVE MOTIONS HAZARDS
• Whenusingapowertool,youmayexperiencediscomfortinyour
hands,arms,shoulders,neck,orotherpartsofyourbody.
• Whileusingapowertool,positionyourbodyinacomfortable
posture.Maintainsecurefootingandavoidawkwardoroff-balanced
postures.Changingyourpostureduringextendedtasksmayhelp
avoiddiscomfortandfatigue.
• Ifyouexperiencesymptomssuchaspersistentorrecurringdiscom-
fort,pain,throbbing,aching,tingling,numbness,burningsensation,
orstiffness,donotignorethesewarningsigns.Promptlytellyour
employerandconsultaqualiedhealthprofessional.
7.2.2.8 ACCESSORY HAZARDS
• Onlyusesizesandtypesofaccessoriesandconsumablesthatare
recommendedbythepowertoolmanufacturer.
7.2.2.9 WORKPLACE HAZARDS
• Slips,tripsandfallsaremajorcausesofworkplaceinjury.Beaware
ofslipperysurfacescausedbyuseofthetoolandalsooftriphazards
causedbytheairlineorhydraulichose.
• Proceedwithcareinunfamiliarsurroundings.Hiddenhazardsmay
exist,suchaselectricityorotherutilitylines.
• Thispowertoolisnotintendedforuseinpotentiallyexplosiveatmo-
spheresandisnotinsulatedfromcomingintocontactwithelectric
power.
• Makesuretherearenoelectricalcables,gaspipesetc.thatcould
causeahazardifdamagedbyuseofthetool.
7.2.2.10 DUST AND FUME HAZARDS
• Dustfromsomeworkprocessescancausecancer,birthdefectsor
otherrespiratorydiseases.Riskassessmentofthesehazardsand
implementationofappropriatecontrolsisessential.
• Ifthepneumatictoolisusedinadustlledenvironmentexhaust
aircancauseadusthazard
• Dustsandfumesgeneratedwhenusingpowertoolscancause
illhealth(forexample:cancer,birthdefects,asthmaand/order-
matitis);riskassessmentofthesehazardsandimplementationof
appropriatecontrolsofisessential.
• Riskassessmentshouldincludedustcreatedbytheuseofthetool
andthepotentialfordisturbingexistingdust.
• Operateandmaintainthepowertoolasrecommendedinthese
instructions,tominimizedustorfumeemissions
• Directtheexhaustsoastominimizeddisturbanceofdustinadust
lledenvironment
• Wheredustsorfumesarecreated,thepriorityshallbetocontrol
thematthepointofemission.
• Allintegralfeaturesoraccessoriesforthecollection,extractionor
suppressionofairbornedustorfumesshouldbecorrectlyused
andmaintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.
• Select,maintainandreplacetheconsumable/insertedtoolas
recommendedintheseinstructions,topreventanunnecessary
increaseindustorfumes
• Userespiratoryprotectionasinstructedbyyouremployeroras
requiredbyoccupationalhealthandsafetyregulations;
7.2.2.11 NOISE HAZARDS
• Unprotectedexposuretohighnoiselevelscancausepermanent,
disabling,hearinglossandotherproblemssuchastinnitus(ring-
ing,buzzing,whistlingorhummingintheears);
• Riskassessmentofthesehazardsandimplementationofappropri-
atecontrolsofisessential.
• Appropriatecontrolstoreducetheriskmayincludeactionssuchas
dampingmaterialstopreventworkpiecesfrom‘ringing’
• Usehearingprotectionasinstructedbyyouremployeroras
requiredbyoccupationalhealthandsafetyregulations;
• Operateandmaintainthepowertoolasrecommendedinthese
instructions,topreventanunnecessaryincreaseinnoiselevels;
• Select,maintainandreplacetheconsumable/insertedtoolas
recommendedintheseinstructions,topreventanunnecessary
increaseinnoise. 
7.2.2.12 VIBRATION HAZARDS
• Exposuretovibrationcancausedisablingdamagetothenerves
andbloodsupplyofthehandsandarms;
• Wearwarmclothingwhenworkingincoldconditionsandkeep
yourhandswarmanddry;
• Ifyouexperiencenumbness,tingling,painorwhiteningoftheskin
inyourngersorhands,stopusingthepowertool,andtellyour
employer.Youshouldalsoseekmedicaladvicefromaqualied
occupationalhealthprofessional.
• Operateandmaintainthepowertoolasrecommendedinthese
instructions,topreventanunnecessaryincreaseinvibration;
• Select,maintainandreplacetheconsumable/insertedtoolas
recommendedintheseinstructions,topreventanunnecessary
increaseinvibrationlevels;
• Supporttheweightofthetoolinastand,tensionerorbalancer,
becausetheoperatorcanthenusealightergriptosupportthetool.
• Holdthetoolwithalightbutsafegriptakingaccountofthe
requiredhandreactionforces,becausetheriskfromvibrationis
generallygreaterwhenthegripforceishigher.
7.2.3ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PNEUMATIC
POWER TOOLS - AIR SUPPLY & CONNECTION HAZARDS
• Airunderpressurecancausesevereinjury.
• Alwaysshutoffairsupply,drainhoseofairpressureanddiscon-
necttoolfromairsupplywhennotinuse,beforechangingacces-
soriesorwhenmakingrepairs.
• Neverdirectairatyourselforanyoneelse.
• Whippinghosescancausesevereinjury.Alwayscheckfordam-
agedorloosehosesandttings.
• Wheneveruniversaltwistcouplings(clawcouplings)areused,lock
pinsmustbeinstalled.
• Donotexceedthemaximumairpressurestatedonthetool.
• Usewhipchecksafetycablestosafeguardagainstpossiblehoseto
toolandhosetohoseconnectionfailure.
• Nevercarryanairtoolbythehose.
Safety Information

Universal Tool a Division of Florida Pneumatic Mfg. Corp.
851 Jupiter Park Lane, Jupiter FL 33458
Universal Air Tools Company Ltd.
Unit 8 Lane End Industrial Park, High Wycombe, HP14 3BY, UK
Safety Information (continued)
AIR COMPRESSOR AND AIR TOOL SAFETY
1. Risk of Bursting. Do not adjust the regulator to result in output
pressure greater than the marked maximum pressure of this air
tool.
2. Ensure the hose is free of obstructions or snags. Entangled or
snarled hoses can cause loss of balance or footing and may
become damaged.
3. Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose attached.
4. Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible warning
label.
5. Do not continue to use a tool or hose that leaks air or does not
function properly.
6. Never direct a jet of compressed air toward people or animals.
7. Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is
dusty.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead based paint, crystalline silica from bricks
and cement and other masonry products, arsenic and
chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from those exposures varies, 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 dust masks that
are specically designed to lter out microscopic particles.
Specications Vibration Level (m/sec2): 11 Noise Level (dBA): 88
Important Warnings Needle Scalers
1. Accessory Hazards
2. Disconnect the needle scaler from the air supply before changing the needles.
3. Use only sizes and types of accessories and consumables that are recommended by the needle scaler manufacturer; do not
use other types of sizes of accessories and consumables.
4. Avoid direct contact with the needles during and after use, as they can be hot or sharp.
5. Never adjust the needle scaler, or change the accessory, backing pad, unless the air supply and air hose is disconnected
from the tool.
6. Always ensure that you are aware of the direction of the material chips and fragments being created by the tools operation
and ensure that the material chips and fragments are not directed to the operator or other people in the area.
7. Eye protection, hearing protection and, safety gloves and safety aprons must always we worn when operating a needle
scaler.

Universal Tool a Division of Florida Pneumatic Mfg. Corp.
851 Jupiter Park Lane, Jupiter FL 33458
Universal Air Tools Company Ltd.
Unit 8 Lane End Industrial Park, High Wycombe, HP14 3BY, UK
Installation
1 Cleaning the air hose
□A 3/8" air hose is required, with a maximum length of 25 ft.
□Clean the air hose of accumulated dust and moisture
before connecting it to the air supply.
NOTE: If a longer air hose is required, connect a 1/2"
air hose to the 3/8" air hose to ensure the drill has the
necessary air supply.
Recommended Air Line Set-Up
Part Description
AAir Tool
B Quick Plug
C Quick Coupler
D Air Hose
E In-line Regulator
F In-line Lubricator
G In-line Filter
H Air Compressor
Ensure the air line is shut-off and drained of air before removing this tool for service or changing needles. This will prevent the tool from
operating if the throttle is accidentally engaged.
LUBRICATION
□An in-line lter-regulator-lubricator is recommended as it increases tool life and keeps the tool in sustained operation.
□Regularly check and ll the in-line lubricator with air tool oil. Avoid using excessive amounts of oil.
□Adjust the in-line lubricator by placing a sheet of paper next to the tool’s exhaust ports and holding the throttle open approximately 30
seconds. The lubricator is properly set when a light stain of oil collects on the paper.
□If it is necessary to store the tool for an extended period of time (overnight, weekend, etc.), generously lubricate the tool through the air
inlet. Run the tool for approximately 30 seconds to ensure the oil is evenly distributed throughout the tool. Store the tool in a clean and
dry environment.
□Recommended lubricants: Air tool oil or any other high grade turbine oil containing moisture absorbent, rust inhibitors, metal wetting
agents, and an EP (extreme pressure) additive.
Maintenance

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Universal Air Tools Company Ltd.
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Operation
1 Operating the needle scaler
□This needle scaler is designed to operate on 90 PSIG.
Lower pressure (below 90 PSIG) will reduce performance
of the tool. Higher air pressure (over 90 PSIG) raises the
performance of the tool beyond its rated capacity and
could cause serious damage to the tool and the user.
2 Needle replacement
WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
servicing or changing accessories.
□Grip needle tube at knurled portion and turn counter
clockwise until it loosens from the barrel. Remove and
replace needles in needle holder making sure all needles
are inside the spring before reassembling.
3 Operating the needle scaler
□Always place needles against the work surface before
depressing the throttle lever. Free air operation of this tool
can damage internal components.

Universal Tool a Division of Florida Pneumatic Mfg. Corp.
851 Jupiter Park Lane, Jupiter FL 33458
Universal Air Tools Company Ltd.
Unit 8 Lane End Industrial Park, High Wycombe, HP14 3BY, UK
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The tool runs slowly or will not
operate.
There is grit or gum in the tool. Flush the tool with air tool oil or gum solvent.
The tool is out of oil. Lubricate the tool according to the lubrication
instructions in this manual.
The air pressure is low. □Adjust the regulator on the tool to the
maximum setting.
□Adjust the compressor regulator to the tool’s
maximum setting of 90 psi.
The air hose leaks. Tighten and seal the hose ttings with pipe thread
tape if leaks are found.
The air pressure drops. □Ensure the hose is the proper size. Long
hoses or tools using large volumes of air may
require a hose with an I.D. of ½" or larger
depending on the total length of the hose.
□Do not use a multiple number of hoses
connected together with a quick connect
tting. This causes additional pressure drops
and reduces the tool power. Directly connect
the hoses together.
There is a worn rotor blade in the motor. Replace the rotor blade.
There is a worn ball bearing in the motor. Remove and inspect the bearing for rust, dirt, and
grit. Replace or clean and grease the bearing with
bearing grease.
There is moisture blowing out
of the tool’s exhaust.
There is water in the tank. Drain the tank. (See the air compressor manual
for instructions.) Lubricate the tool and run it until
water is not evident. Lubricate the tool again and
run for 1-2 seconds.
Warranty
Limited Warranty: Universal Tool warrants its tools to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not apply to tools which have been abused, misused, modied or repaired by someone other than Universal
Tool or its authorized service centers. If a UT tool proves defective in material or workmanship within one year after purchase, return
it to any authorized service center or Universal Tool freight prepaid. Please enclose your name, address and adequate proof of date of
purchase and a short description of the defect. Universal Tool will, at its option, repair or replace defective tools free of charge. Repairs or
replacements are warranted as described above for the remainder of the original warranty period. Universal Tool's sole liability and your
exclusive remedy under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective tool.
There are no other warranties expressed or implied and Universal Tool shall not be liable for incidental, consequential or special damages,
or any other damages,costs or expenses excepting only the cost or expense of repair or replacement as described above.

Universal Tool a Division of Florida Pneumatic Mfg. Corp.
851 Jupiter Park Lane, Jupiter FL 33458
Universal Air Tools Company Ltd.
Unit 8 Lane End Industrial Park, High Wycombe, HP14 3BY, UK
Service Parts / Exploded View Drawing
Ref
#
Part Number Description Qty Ref
#
Part Number Description Qty.
1 288-01 BACKHEAD 1 11 288-11 PISTON 1
2 288-02 O-RING 1 12 288-12 BARREL SLEEVE 1
3 288-03 THROTTLE VALVE 1 13 288-13 O-RING 2
4 288-03-1 O-RING 1 14 288-14 NEEDLE DRIVER 1
5 288-05 SPRING 1 15 288-16 3MM NEEDLE 12
6 288-06 VALVE CAP 1 16 288-17 NEEDLE HOLDER 1
7 288-07 LEVER 1 17 288-18 SPRING 1
8 288-08 PIN 1 18 288-19 NEEDLE TUBE 1
9 288-09 RUBBER CUSHION 1 19 288-21 O-RING 1
10 288-10 REAR VALVE BLOCK 1

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