
exhaust port and on the spike being driven.
This is the only assurance that oil is travel-
ing all the way through the spike driver.
When checking the spike driver for proper
lubrication, always put the spike driver
against the work.
i. Do not lift or transport the breaker by the
throttle lever. Damage can occur to the
breaker.
8. LUBRICATION.
The spike driver is initially supplied with a
3. Release the throttle lever to shut the
spike driver off.
4. If exhaust freeze-up occurs, add anti-
freeze lubricant directly through the air inlet
connection. Use an anti-freeze lubricant
recommended for air tools.
7. OPERATIONAL TIPS.
For maximum operating efficiency, ob-
serve the following suggestions:
a. Never strike the spike driver with a blunt
object; the housing may be broken or dam-
aged.
small amount of lubricating oil in the spike driv-
er lubrication reservoir, but should be checked
and filled before use. Always check the oil level
in the reservoir before each start up.
9. METHODS OF LUBRICATION.
Proper lubrication is the most important
single factor responsible for the service life of
the pneumatic spike driver. A spike driver can
be severely damaged during the first few min-
utes of operation if it is not properly lubricated.
The lubrication method depends on the ac-
tual operating conditions and customer prefer-
ence.
b. Never attempt major maintenance of the
spike driver on the job; take it to a repair
shop.
c. Never drag the spike driver along the
ground; the air ports in the exhaust may fill
with dirt.
THE BUILT-IN OIL RESERVOIR IN
THE HOUSING PLUG MUST BE
CHECKED EVERY TWO HOURS
AND REFILLED AS NECESSARY.
d. Always blow out the air supply hose be-
fore connecting it to the spike driver to re-
move any dirt inside the hose.
e. Always be sure the spike driver iswell lu-
bricated. Adjust the air line lubricator so that
the spike driver ‘always shows an oil film.
There should be afine mist of oil coming out
of the exhaust port during operation.
f. Always keep rock drill oil in a sealed con-
tainer so it doesn’t get contaminated with
dust or dirt.
a. The oil reservoir built into the housing plug
will provide proper lubrication. It must be
checked every two hours and refilled as nec-
essary.
b. For intermittent operation with an air supply
hose no longer than 50 ft. (15 m), a compres-
sor-mounted lubricator may be used.
c. For continuous operation during an eight
hour shift, an Ingersoll-Rand@ air line lubrica-
tor, or other constant-feed air line lubricator,
should be installed in the air-supply line about
11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from the spike driver. The lubri-
cator listed in the parts list has a capacity of 1
U.S. pint (0.47 liters) and will be furnished
when it is specially ordered. To adjust an air
line lubricator initially:
g. Do not operate the spike driver without it
against the work.
h. Always keep plastic caps or plugs in all
ports when the spike driver is not in service.
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