Ironton 32185 User manual

ROTARY HAMMER
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other
basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item# 32185

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Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton product! For future reference, please complete
the owner’s record below:
Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual
to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This machine is designed for certain applications only. The distributor cannot be responsible for
issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this machine not be modified and/or
used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions
relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted the
distributor to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for hammer drilling in concrete, brick and stone. It is also suitable for
drilling without impact in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Concrete
3/8in.
Steel
1/2in.
Max
Drilling
Performance
Wood
4/5in.
Rated Voltage
120V
Frequency
60Hz
Rated Current
3A
No-load Speed
0-1500rpm
Impact Rate
0-6600bpm
Gross Weight
2.86lbs
Sound Pressure Level
LWA=98,5 dB(A)
Sound Power Level
LWA=98,5 dB(A)
Uncertainty
K=3,0 dB(A)
Vibration
ah,HD=10,768 m/s2
Uncertainty
K=1,5 m/s2
Protection class
Class II/Double Insulated
/ II

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this Rotary Hammer
until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the
Rotary Hammer works.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
ROTARY HAMMER USE AND CARE
Do not modify the Rotary Hammer in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific
applications for which the Rotary Hammer was designed.
Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the Rotary Hammer Broken
parts will affect the Rotary Hammer’s operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts
immediately.
Store idle Rotary Hammer. When Rotary Hammer is not in use, store it in a secure place
out of the reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before
reuse.
Wear hearing protection. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use the auxiliary handle supplied with the power tool. Loss of control over the power
tool can cause personal injury.
Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call
the
local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and
electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes
property damage or may cause an electric shock.
Hold the power tool only by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own power cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and

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shock the operator.
When working with the power tool, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide
for a secure stance. The power tool is guided more securely with both hands.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vise is held
more securely than by hand.
Do not work materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.
Take protective measures when dust can develop during working that is harmful to
one’s health, combustible or explosive. Example: Some dusts are regarded as
carcinogenic. Wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip extraction whenever possible.
Keep your workplace clean. Blends of materials are particularly dangerous. Dust from light
alloys can burn or explode.
Always wait until the power tool has come to a complete stop before placing it down.
The tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control over the power tool.
Do not use the power tool with a damaged cord. Do not touch the damaged cord and
pull the plug from the outlet when the cord is damaged while working. Damaged cords
increase the risk of an electric shock.
ASSEMBLY

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Features refer to the illustration of the Rotary Hammer on the graphics page.
1 Quick change keyless chuck*
2 SDS-plus quick change chuck*
3 SDS-plus tool holder
4 Dust protection cap
5 Locking sleeve
6 Speed control knob
7 Rotational direction switch
8 Lock-on button for On/Off switch
9 On/Off switch
10 Mode selector switch

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11 Button for depth stop adjustment
12 Auxiliary handle
13 Securing screw for key type drill chuck*
14 Key-type drill chuck*
15 SDS-plus adapter shank for drill chuck*
16 Depth stop
17 Front sleeve of the quick change keyless chuck*
18 Retaining ring of the quick change keyless chuck
19 Universal bit holder with SDS-plus shank*
*The accessories illustrated or described are not included as standard delivery.
Before any work on the rotary hammer itself, pull the main plug.
Selecting Drill Chucks and Tools
For hammer drilling and chiseling, SDS-plus tools are required that are inserted in the SDS-plus drill
chuck. For drilling without impact in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic as well as for screw driving
and thread cutting, tools without SDS-plus are used (e.g., drills with cylindrical shank). For these
tools, a keyless chuck or a key type drill chuck are required.
Inserting the Key Type Drill Chuck (see figure A)
Clean the shank end of the adapter shank and apply a light coat of grease. Insert the drill chuck (3)
with the adapter shank into the tool holder with a turning motion until it automatically locks. Check
the locking effect by pulling the key type drill chuck.
Removing the Key Type Drill Chuck
Push the locking sleeve (5) toward the rear and pull out the key type drill chuck (14).
Removing the Quick Change Chuck (see figure B)
Pull the lock ring for the quick change chuck (5) toward the rear, hold it in this position and pull off
the SDS-plus quick change chuck (2) or the quick change keyless chuck 1 toward the front. After
removing, protect the replacement chuck against contamination.
Changing the Tool
The dust protection cap (4) largely prevents the entry of drilling dust into the tool holder during
operation. When inserting the tool, take care that the dust protection cap (4) is not damaged.
A damaged dust protection cap should be changed immediately. We recommend having
this carried out by an authorized service center.
Inserting SDS-plus Drilling Tools (3) (see figure C)
The SDS-plus drill chuck allows for simple and convenient changing of drilling tools without the
use of additional tools. Clean and lightly grease the shank end of the tool. Pull back locking sleeve
(5), the drill bit (3) into the tool. Check the latching by pulling the tool.
Removing SDS-plus Drilling Tools (see figure D)
Push back the locking sleeve (5) and remove the tool.
Inserting Drilling Tools without SDS-plus construction Note: Do not use tools without SDS-plus
construction for hammer drilling or chiseling! Tools without SDS-plus construction and their drill
chucks are damaged by hammer drilling or chiseling.
Insert a key type drill chuck (14).
Open the key-type drill chuck (14) by turning until the tool can be inserted. Insert the tool.
Insert the chuck key into the corresponding holes of the key type drill chuck (14) and clamp the tool
tightly.
Turn the mode selector switch (10) to the “Drilling” position.

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AUXILIARY HANDLE
Operate your power tool only with the auxiliary handle (12).
Rotating the Auxiliary Handle (see figure E)
The auxiliary handle (12) can be set to any position for a secure and low-fatigue working posture.
Turn the bottom part of the auxiliary handle (12) in counter clockwise direction and swivel the
auxiliary handle (12) to the desired position. Then retighten the bottom part of the auxiliary handle
(12) by turning in clockwise direction. Pay attention that the clamping band of the auxiliary handle is
positioned in the groove on the housing as intended for.
Adjusting the Drilling Depth (see figure F)
The required drilling depth X can be set with the depth stop (16).
Press the button for the depth stop adjustment (11) and insert the depth stop into the auxiliary
handle (12). The knurled surface of the depth stop (16) must face downward. Insert the SDS-plus
drilling tool to the stop into the SDS-plus tool holder (3). Otherwise, the movability of the SDS-plus
drilling tool can lead to incorrect adjustment of the drilling depth. Pull out the depth stop until the
distance between the tip of the drill bit and the tip of the depth stop correspond with the desired
drilling depth X.
Removing Drilling Tools without SDS-plus
Turn the sleeve of the key type drill chuck (14) with the drill chuck key in a counterclockwise
direction until the drilling tool can be removed.
Inserting Drilling Tools without SDS-plus (see figure G)
Note: Do not use tools without SDS-plus for hammer drilling or chiseling! Tools without SDS-plus
and their drill chucks are damaged by hammer drilling or chiseling. Insert the quick change keyless
chuck 1. Firmly hold the retaining ring (18) of the quick change chuck. Open the tool holder by
turning the front sleeve (17) until the tool can be inserted. Tightly hold the retaining ring (18) and
firmly turn the front sleeve (17) in the direction of the arrow until a distinct latching noise can be
heard.
Check the tight seating by pulling the tool.
Note: If the tool holder was opened to the stop, then the latching noise possibly may be heard while
closing the tool holder and the tool holder will not close. In this case, turn the front sleeve (17) once
in the opposite direction of the arrow. Afterwards, the tool holder can be closed (tightened) again.
Turn the mode selector switch (10) to the “Drilling” position.
Removing Drilling Tools without SDS-plus (see figure H)
Firmly hold the retaining ring (18) of the quick change chuck. Open the tool holder by turning the
front sleeve (17) in the direction of the arrow until the tool can be removed.
OPERATION
Starting Operation
Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must agree with the voltage
specified on the type plate of the power tool.
Setting the Operating Mode
The operating mode of the power tool is selected with the mode selector switch (10).
Note: Change the operating mode only when the machine is switched off! Otherwise, the machine
can be damaged.
To change the operating mode, and turn the mode selector switch (10) to the requested position
until it can be heard to latch.

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Reversing the Rotational Direction
The rotational direction switch (7) is used to reverse the rotational direction of the machine.
However,
this is not possible with the On/Off switch (9) actuated.
Right rotation: Turn the selector switch for drilling/hammer drilling (7) on both sides to the stop in
the position .
Left rotation: Turn the selector switch for drilling/hammer drilling (7) on both sides to the stop in the
position
Set the direction of rotation for hammer drilling, Drilling and chiseling always to right rotation.
Switching On and Off
To start the machine, press the On/Off switch (9).
To lock the On/Off switch, keep it pressed and additionally push the lock-on button (8).
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch (9). When the On/Off switch (9) is locked,
press it first and then release it.
Setting the Speed/Impact Rate
The speed/impact rate of the switched on power tool can be variably adjusted, depending on ho far
the On/Off switch (9) is pressed.
Rotary speed control knob (6), from A to F and faster. Light pressure on the On/Off switch (9)
results in low speed/impact rate. Further pressure on the switch increases the speed/impact rate.
Overload Clutch
If the tool insert becomes caught or jammed, the drive to the drill spindle is interrupted.
Because of the forces that occur, always hold the power tool firmly with both hands and provide for
a secure stance.
If the power tool jams, switch the machine off and loosen the tool insert. When switching the power
tool on with the drilling tool jammed, high reaction torques can occur.

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Inserting Screwdriver Bits (see figure I)
Apply the power tool to the screw/nut only when it is switched off.
Rotating tool inserts can slip off. To work with screwdriver bits, a universal bit holder (19) with
SDS-plus shank (accessory) is required. Clean the shank end of the adapter shank and apply a light
coat of grease. Pull back on the locking sleeve (5). Insert the universal bit holder with a turning
motion into the tool holder until it automatically locks. Check the locking effect by pulling the
universal bit holder. Insert a screwdriver bit into the universal bit holder. Use only screwdriver bits
that match the screw head. To remove the universal bit holder, pull the locking sleeve (5) toward the
rear and remove the universal bit holder (19) out of the tool holder.
MAINTENANCE
•Maintain your Rotary Hammer. It is recommended that the general condition of any Rotary
Hammer be examined before it is used. Keep your Rotary Hammer in good repair by adopting a
program of conscientious repair and maintenance. Have necessary repairs made by qualified
service personnel.
•Before any work on the power tool itself, remove the power cord from any electrical outlet.
For safe and proper operation, always keep the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.
A damaged dust protection cap should be changed immediately. We recommend having this
carried out by qualified service personnel.
Clean the tool holder (3) each time after using.

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DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST

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Parts List
Part
No.
Description of Spare Part
Part
No.
Description of Spare Part
1
Front Cover
37
Clutch
2
Steel Ball block
38
Oscillating bar bearing
3
Clip Ring
39
No.1 gear
4
Steel Ball block plate
40
Rotor
5
Steel Ball support plate
41
Bearing separating sleeve
6
Steel Ball block Spring
42
Bearing
7
Flat Washer
43
Wind guider
8
Gear box
44
Screw
9
Screw
45
Stator
10
Oil seal
46
Housing
11
Bearing
47
Carbon brush
12
Steel ball 7.14
48
Carbon Brush Holder
13
Rotary sleeve
49
Switch
14
Big gear
50
Cable fixing plate
15
Steel ball 3
51
Cable protecting pipe
16
Clip Ring
52
Cable
17
Impact rod
53
Right handle
18
O ring
54
Knob
19
Guide sleeve
55
O ring
20
Clip ring
56
screw
21
Wearing ring
22
Washer
S-101
Auxiliary handle
23
Air-hammer
S-102
Handle holder
24
Air cylinder
S-103
Screw
25
Air cylinder pin
S-104
Depth gauge
26
Air cylinder washer
27
Oil bearing
28
O ring
29
Middle cover
30
Bearing
31
O ring
32
Hammer grade pick
33
Guide pillar
34
Spring
35
Bearing
36
Middle roller
For replacement parts and technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, 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 and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these 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 those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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