Sioux Tools 270A Operation manual

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Form Z489
Date 1-02/B
Page 1 of 6
Printed In U.S.A.
INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST FOR 270A, 270A-2, & 270A-4
SIOUX RIVET HAMMERS
(SERIAL D)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Power tools can cause flying particles.
Proper eye protection must be worn at all times by tool user and bystanders.
Flyingparticlescancauseeyeinjury.
Powertoolsgeneratenoise.
Ear protection must be worn with this tool.
Prolongedexposureto noisecancausehearing loss.
Powertoolsvibrate.
Excessive vibration can cause injury. If numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin
occurs, stop using tool and consult a physician.
Prolongedexposuretovibrationcancauseinjury.
This tool is not insulated for contact with electric power sources.
Do not use near live electric circuits. When drilling into walls, be aware that they may
have hidden electric wires.
Electric shock can cause injury.
Thistool is not intended for usein an explosive atmosphere.
Do not use this tool in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.
Explosions and fire can cause injury.
Powertoolscangenerateunexpectedmovement.
Keep a firm grip on the tool at all times. Be sure your body position allows you to have
control of the tool at all times. Make sure your footing is secure.
Unexpectedtoolmovementcancauseinjury.
WARNING
Whenusedimproperly,powertoolscancreatehazardoussituations.
Everyone using, maintaining, changing accessories, or working near this tool must read,
understand and follow these instructions!
Improperly used power tools can cause injury or death.

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Poorlymaintainedandlubricatedtoolscanfailunexpectedly.
Keep tool properly lubricated and in good repair at all times. Use only Sioux Air Motor Oil No.
288. See the tool’s information sheet to find out what other greases and oils to use. Do not drop
the end of the hose on the floor where it will pick up dirt and transport it into the tool. See
information sheet for any additional maintenance requirements.
Unexpectedtool failurescancauseinjury.
Toolsnotoperatedatproperairpressurecanoperateerratically.
Do not exceed a maximum air pressure of 90 psig/6.2 bar.
Erraticoperationin powertoolscan cause injury.
Tools left connected to the air supply while making adjustments, changing accessories, or doing any
maintenanceor service on tool can start unexpectedly.
Always remove tool from air supply and activate trigger to bleed air line before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or doing any maintenance or service on tool. Be sure that
the chisel retaining spring (#1) is properly installed before turning the tool on.
Toolsstarting unexpectedly and flying chisels can cause injury.
Air hoses can come loose from power tools.
Inspect and do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fittings.
Whipping air hoses can cause injury.
Loose hair, clothing, jewelry and neckwear can become entangled in the tool or chisel.
Keep loose hair away from tool and chisel. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or neckwear
around power tools. Keep work area clear of cleaning rags and all Items that could become
entangled with the tool.
Entanglementscancauseinjuries.
Working in poorly lit areas makes it hard to see hazards.
Keep work area well lit.
Unseenhazardscancauseinjury.
Childrenareattractedto workareas.
Keep children away. All visitors must keep a safe distance away from work area.
Childreninworkareascanbeinjured.
Unattendedtoolscanbemisusedbyunauthorizedoruntrainedpersonnel.
Store idle tools in a dry, high or locked-up place, out of the reach of children.
Misused tools can cause injury.
Using excessive force on a tool makes it hard to control.
Do not force tool.
Hard to control tool can cause injury.
Tools with the actuator left in the “ON” position when an unexpected air pressure loss occurs can start
unexpectedlywhenthe air pressure is restored.
Release the actuator if an unexpected loss of air pressure occurs.
Unexpected tool starts can cause injury.
When disposing of a tool, do it in a way that does not harm personnel or the environment.

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The use of any accessory with this tool not provided or specified by Sioux Tools can perform
unpredictably.
Use only accessories provided or specified by Sioux Tools.
Toolsthatperformunpredictablycancauseinjury.
Never point the tool at any individual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AIRSUPPLY
Theefficiencyofthetoolisdependentonthepropersupplyofcleandryairat90psig(6.2bar).Theuseof
alinefilter,pressureregulator,andlubricatorwillinsuremaximumoutputandlifeoftools.Beforeconnecting
tool, blow out the air line to remove water and dirt that may have accumulated.
HOSEANDHOSECONNECTIONS
Supplyhoseshouldbenotless1/4"(6.35mm)I.D.Extensionhosesshouldnotbelessthan1/2"(13mm)
I.D. Use couplings and fittings with at least 3/8" (10 mm) I.D.
LUBRICATION
UseSIOUXNo.288airmotoroil.Anairlinelubricator,settodeliver1dropperminute,isrecommended.If
a lubricator is not used, Add ½ oz (15 ml) of oil to the air inlet every 4 hours.
GENERALOPERATION
Install chisels or accessories by removing the retaining spring (#1) and inserting the chisel into the
barrel(#3).Installthespringoverthechisel and thread the spring onto the barrel. Insure that the spring
is securely fastened to the barrel.
Always operate the tool with a chisel or accessory installed and firmly held against the work. Failure to
do so will damage the tool.
A speed control adjusting screw is located in the trigger and is adjusted with a straight blade screw-
driver.
MAINTENANCE
If tool runs erratic or lacks power, pour a small amount of petroleum solvent into the inlet. Operate to
toolfora fewsecondsandrelubricate.
Periodicallydisassemble to clean, inspect and replace worn and broken parts.Reassembleand
lubricate.

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PARTS LIST FOR 270A, 270A-2, & 270A-4
SIOUX RIVET HAMMERS
(SERIAL D)
*Order Quantity As Required
FURNISHCATALOG,SERIAL,ANDMODELNUMBERWHEN
ORDERINGPARTS
1. 2207 Spring
2. 30385 Deflector—Exhaust
3. 30384 Barrel 270A
65211 Barrel 270A-2
65212 Barrel 270A-4
4. 30391 Pin—BarreI Lock
5. 30386 Plunger 270A, 270A-4
65210 Plunger 270A-2
6. 65925 Cylinder—Front air
7. 65927 SIeeve—Cylinder
8. 30347 Pin-Cylinder Lock
9. 65926 Cylinder—Back Air
10. 30613 Pin
11. 14369 Ring—“O”
12. 44253 Oiler Screw
13. 44755 Insert—Oiler
14. 65368 Ass’y—Handle
65931A Ass’y—Handle complete
(Includes Figs 10-28)
15. 44754 Bushing
16. 53182 Trigger
17. 21542 Retainer Ring
18. 21372 Spring
19. 14312 Ring—“O” (3)*
20. 53258 Ass’y—ValveBody
21. 66148 Ring—“O”
22. 65928 Ass’y—Valve
23. 65930H Ass’y—Teasing Throttle Valve
24. 33993 Screen—Air
25. 21417 Spring
26. 44100 Bushing—Reducing
27. 35116 Washer
28. 14349 Ring—“O”
Fig. Part
No. No. Name
Fig. Part
No. No. Name

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NOTES

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PrintedInU.S.A.
El polvo generado al lijar, aserrar, afilar, taladrar y realizar otras tareas de
construccióncontiene sustancias químicasque podrían causarcáncer,
malformaciones congénitas y otras alteraciones del aparato reproductor.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construc-
tion activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductiveharm.