Lincoln PowerLuber 1232 Installation instructions

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Section - F22 - 22
Form 422561OCT-2001
Model 1232 PowerLuber Grease Gun
Series A
NOTE: Grease cartridges are not
included.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 7.2 Volt PowerLuber is a light duty grease gun de-
signed for light duty applications. The 7.2 volt PowerLuber
is NOT intended for heavy duty industrial use.
This device will not generate pressure above 2 500 PSI
without damage to the motor.
SalesModel Battery Charger
1232 1203 1211
MODEL AND COMPONENTS
WORK AREA
1. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres
such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or
dust. The PowerLuber can create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
2. Keep bystanders children and visitors away while
operating. Distractions can cause you to make
mistakes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. A battery operated PowerLuber with a separate battery
pack must be recharged only with the specified battery
charger. A charger that may be suitable for one type of
battery may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery.
2. Use battery operated tool only with specifically designed
battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk
of fire.
3. Batteries are shipped in an uncharged state. Charge
batteries for 12 hours before first use.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Always wear eye protection. The PowerLuber can
generate up to 2 500 psi.
2. Grease injection injuries are a very serious injury. Hold
the hose only in the area of the spring guard.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is not
depressed when inserting battery pack.
4. Do not bend the hose so that it becomes kinked.
5. Replace the hose at the first sign of wear kink or dam-
age to the outside jacket.
USE AND CARE
1. When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other
metal objects like: paper clips coins keys nails
screws or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting battery
terminals together may cause sparks burns or a fire.
2. Use only accessories that are recommended for use
with the Lincoln PowerLuber. This tool is a fully rated
portable power lubrication product only accessories that
are capable of handling 2 500 psi should be used.
CHARGER OPERATION
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK GENERAL
If the battery pack is installed in the PowerLuber remove it
by following instructions under IN TALLING OR REMOVING
BATTERY PACK.
As a battery pack approaches the discharged state you will
notice a sharp drop in tool performance. When the tool is
unable to perform the task at hand it is time to recharge the
battery pack. Recharging the battery pack before this
condition is reached will reduce the total work life of the
pack. Discharging the pack beyond this point can damage
the pack.
NOTE: Battery temperature will increase during and shortly
after use. Batteries may not accept a full charge if they are
charged immediately after use. Allow the battery pack to cool
to room temperature before charging for best results.
CAUTION: Vent slots in top and bottom of charger must not
be obstructed. Do not charge battery when temperature is
BELOW 32°F (0° C) or ABOVE 104°F (40° C).
NORMAL CHARGING
The red light should glow indicating the battery is charging.
After the red light goes out indicating a fully charged battery
pack the green trickle charge light should glow indicating
that the charger has switched to trickle charge mode. The
battery pack may be left on the trickle charge until you are
ready to use.
Disconnect charger from power source when not in use.
DO NOT HOLD DOWN TRIGGER FOR MORE THAN 5
ECOND UNDER A TALL CONDITION.

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TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK: Align battery pack
with opening in PowerLuber handle and push battery pack
into handle until it locks in place.
TO CONVERT GUN TO ALLOW FILLING FROM
BULK CONTAINER OR FILLER PUMP
1) Unscrew the grease tube assembly cap from the grease
tube assembly. Pull on the follower handle to extract the
follower and spring from the grease tube assembly.
2) Grasp follower between thumb and forefinger and flip the
follower lip from the rear to the front side.
NOTE. The follower resembles a cup. When the gun is
assembled for use with bulk lubricant the cup
opens toward the pump assembly.
3) Reassemble follower into grease tube assembly and
position with the follower handle so that the grease tube
assembly cap can be tightened onto the container tube.
TO FILL THE GUN FROM BULK CONTAINER
1) Remove pump assembly from grease tube assembly.
2) Pack lubricant into cavity of the pump assembly.
REMOVING EMPTY GREASE CARTRIDGE
1) Pull back on the follower handle until the follower rod is
fully extended and latch the follower rod groove into the
slot on the tube cap.
2) Unscrew the grease tube assembly (9) (Fig. 6) from the
PowerLuber.
3) Carefully release the follower handle to eject the empty
cartridge from container tube.
INSTALLING GREASE CARTRIDGE
1) Visually check the follower seal lip direction before
loading a new cartridge. The follower seal lip must be
directed toward the follower handle or rear side for
cartridge loading. See Fig. 3. To change the direction of
the follower seal unscrew tube cap from grease tube
assembly and pull on the handle to remove follower seal
from tube. Flip follower seal over and re-assemble.
2) Pull back on the follower handle and latch the follower
rod groove into the slot on the tube cap.
3) Remove the plastic cap from the grease cartridge and
insert cartridge into the container tube.
4) Remove the pull tab from grease cartridge and screw
grease tube assembly (9) into pump assembly (4).
5) Release follower rod from slot. Purge air from pump.
See air purging instructions.
Figure 4
3) Insert the open end of the grease tube assembly into
lubricant. Slowly pull the follower handle back while
pushing the grease tube assembly deeper into the
lubricant to prevent air pockets from being pulled into the
grease tube assembly.
4) When the follower rod is fully extended pull it sideways
to latch the rod groove into the keyhole slot in the
grease tube assembly cap.
5) Loosely assemble the pump assembly to the grease
tube assembly. Release the follower rod from the
grease tube assembly cap and disengage the follower
rod from the follower by rotating the follower handle.
Push the follower rod into the grease tube assembly.
Slowly unscrew the grease tube assembly from the
pump assembly until lubricant oozes from the interface.
Tighten grease tube assembly into the pump assembly.
TO FILL THE GUN WITH A FILLER PUMP
Engage the follower rod with the follower by rotating the
follower handle. Insert the gun filler nipple into the filler
pump socket. Operate the filler pump to fill the container.
When the follower rod groove is exposed the grease tube
assembly is filled. The follower rod will be extended approx-
imately 8 inches (20 cm). Disengage the follower rod from
the follower by rotating the follower handle. Push the
follower rod into the grease tube assembly.
Never operate PowerLuber in explosive atmosphere.
Electric power tools can create sparks which may ignite
flammable liquids dust or fumes.
Do not use battery charger in damp or wet locations.
INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the two
battery release buttons (one button on each side of battery
pack) and pull battery pack out of PowerLuber.
Figure 3

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1. Before using a battery charger read all instructions and
cautionary markings on Battery Charger Battery Pack
and product using battery.
2. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury Lincoln Model 1211
Charger should only be used to charge Lincoln battery
pack Model 1203. Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage. Do not charge
Lincoln Model 1203 Battery Packs with any other charger.
3. Do not expose charger to rain snow or frost.
4. Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or yank it
to disconnect from receptacle. Pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger. Have damaged or
worn power cord and strain reliever replaced
immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER
CORD.
5. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
6. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely neces-
sary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must
be used make sure:
A That the extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition.
B Wire Size of cord is at least as specified in following
chart:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR C ARGER AND BATTERIES
SAVE T ESE INSTRUCTIONS
8. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow
been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it
to a qualified serviceman.
9. Do not disassemble charger or battery pack. Take it to a
qualified serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in risk of electrical
shock or fire.
10. Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce risk of electric
shock.
11. Charge the battery pack in a well ventilated place do
not cover the charger and battery with a cloth etc. while
charging.
12. Do not store the charger or battery packs in locations
(such as a metal tool shed or a car in the summer)
where the temperature may reach or exceed 122° F
(50° C) which can lead to deterioration of the storage
battery.
13. Do not charge battery pack when the temperature is
BELOW 32° F (0° C)or ABOVE 104° F (40° C). This is
very important for proper operation.
14. Do not incinerate battery pack It can explode in a fire.
15. Do not charge battery in damp or wet locations.
16. Do not attempt to charge any other cordless tool or
battery pack with the Lincoln Model 1211 charger.
17. Do not short across the terminals of the battery pack.
EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE.
18. Dispose of expended batteries properly. The Lincoln
Model 1203 Battery Pack contains rechargeable nickel-
cadmium batteries. These batteries must be recycled
or disposed of properly. Drop off expended battery
packs at your local replacement battery retailer or your
recycling center.
Applicable fees for the collection and recycling of these
batteries have been paid to the RBRCTM. For further
information call 1-800-8BATTERY.
LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET(M) 25 (7.5) 50 (15) 100 (30) 150 (45
)
AWGSIZE OFCORD (mm²) 18 (1) 18 (1) 18 (1) 16 (1.5
)
C If an extension cord is to be used outdoors it must be
marked with the suffix W-A following the cord type
designations. For example -SJTW-A to indicate it is
acceptable for outdoor use.
7. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Have
them replaced immediately to avoid a hazard DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.

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Condition Possible Cause Corrective Action
Motor fails to run. - Batteryneeds charging. Recharge battery.
- Faultywiring to motor. Remove battery,disassemble handle and
check wiring for loose connection.
PowerLuberfails to dispense grease. - Grease tube assemblyis outofgrease. Check thatgrease tube assemblyhas grease
.
- Loss of prime. Repeatpriming operation.
PowerLubercontinues to lose prime. - Airmaybe trapped in several locations Emptygrease tube assembly,refill and
in containerafter bulk filling. repeatpriming instructions.
Batteryfails to take a charge. - Charger maynot have power. Check thatreceptacle has power.
- Battery may be bad. Replace battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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January 31, 2002
DC 2073
We have received several calls that the battery charging procedures found in the owner operator manual for the 7.2-
volt Power-Luber grease gun, models 1205 and 1232, are inconsistent. Service Pages #422561 and #431063 contain
incorrect battery charging procedures. Service Page #422561 incorrectly replicated the 12-volt charger instructions.
The 12-volt model contains both a red and a green light. The 7.2 volt model contains only a red light. This service
page incorrectly states that the red light goes out and the green light comes on as the charger switches to a trickle
charge
Service Page #431063 incorrectly states that the red light on the 7.2-volt charger will go off and the charger will switch
to a trickle charge. Both of these instructions are incorrect. The 7.2-volt charger has only a red light and the red light
will remain on as long as a battery is in the charger. The 7.2-volt charger does not have a trickle charge feature.
Listed below are the proper procedures for charging the 7.2 volt battery.
Plug the charger into a 110 volt AC outlet. Note: The red light will not come on until the 7.2 volt battery pack is insert-
ed into the charger. Insert the battery pack into the charger. The red light should glow indicating that the battery
charger is charging and the light will remain on as long as the battery pack remains in the charger. The initial charge
for the battery should be 8 hours. After 8 hours of charging time, remove the battery pack from the charger and the red
light will go out. When recharging the battery, insert the battery pack into the charger and leave on for a maximum of
3 hours. The red light will remain on. After the 3 hours of charging time, remove the battery pack from the charger and
the light will go out. When not in use, unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charger.