Welbilt 1971202 User manual

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WARNING
Some dust createdby power sanding,sawing, grinding, drilling,and other construction
activities contains chemicalsknown to theState of Californiato cause cancer, birth
defects or otherreproductive harm. Someexamples of thesechemicals are:
lead from lead-basedpaints,
crystalline silica frombricks and cementand other masonryproducts, and
arsenic and chromiumfrom chemically treatedlumber.
Yourrisk from theseexposures varies, dependingon how oftenyou do thistype of work.
Toreduce your exposureto these chemicals:work in awell-ventilated area, andwork with
approved safety equipment,such as thosedust masks thatare specially designedto filter
out microscopic particles.
Distributed by
Northern Tool +Equipment Co.,Inc.
2800 SouthcrossDrive West
Burnsville, MN5337-0499
Made inChina.
AIR FILE with
ACCESSORIES
USER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully andunderstand all INSTRUCTIONSbefore operating. Failureto follow
the safety rulesand other basic safety precautions mayresult in serious personalinjury.
Item# 1971202
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For technical questionsand replacement parts,please call1-800-222-5381.
Thank you verymuch for choosinga Wel-Bilt , Product! Forfuture reference, please
complete the owner'srecord below:
Model: _______________ PurchaseDate: _______________
Save the receipt,warranty and theseinstructions. It isimportant that youread the entire
manual to becomefamiliar with thisproduct before usingit.
This machine isdesigned for certainapplications only. Thedistributor strongly
recommends that thismachine is notmodified and/or usedfor any applicationother than
that for whichit was designed.If you haveany questions relativeto a particular
application, DO NOTuse the machineuntil you havefirst contacted NorthernTool +
Equipment to determineif it canor should beperformed on theproduct.
Before using thisproduct, please readthe following instructionscarefully.
Technical Specifications
SAVETHIS MANUAL
Youwill need thismanual for thesafety warnings andprecautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance andcleaning procedures, partslist and assemblydiagram.
Keep this manualand invoice ina safe anddry place forfuture reference.
SAFETY RULES
1.Wearproper clothing.Always wear eyeprotection which complieswith currentANSI
standard Z87.1 whenassembling or usingthis AirFile. Wearlong-sleeved shirts, long
pants and hard-toedshoes. Take offany loose fittingjewelry and keeplong hair covered
to prevent beingcaught in movingparts.
2.Wearproper breathing protection.Remember that a"dust mask" isnot a breathing
respirator. Usea respirator thatuses charcoal filtersfor the bestprotection.
3.Keep workarea clean andwell lighted.A dimand/or cluttered workarea invites
personal injury.
4.Keep childrenand pets awayfrom work areas.Children can bea distraction and
should be supervisedby an adultwhen near thework area. Neverallow children to
play with thisproduct even ifit is turnedoff.
Item Description Description Item
Air Consumption
Air Inlet Diameter
Min. Hose Size
Max. air pressure
Stroke Speed
Accessories
File styles
8.5 CFM
1/4in.- 18NPT
3/8in.
90 PSI
3300 stroke per minute(SPM)
Hex wrench, quick connector
Round, half-round, flat
and triangle
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ASSEMBLY
1.Using theHex wrench, slidethe file youwish to workwith into theGuide Key located
at the frontof theAir File Housingand tighten setscrew which youwill find justat the
bottom of thefront section ofthe AirFile housing. Donot over tighten.
2.Attach airsupply to theair inlet basecap of theAir Filehousing, using eithera quick
disconnect, or bysimply screwing theair supply tothe air inletbase cap ofthe air file
housing just infront of theLoop Hanger.
OPERATION
1.With properfile inserted inthe AirFile, and withthe air supplyturned on, carefully
place the fileagainst the pieceof work youare filling.
2.Carefully openthe Slider Valve located ontop of theAir Filehousing.
3.Start witheven strokes andlight pressure. Neverforce theAir File againstthe surface
you are workingwith. Easy, light toucheswill work best.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE,AND CLEANING
1.Always makesure the slidervalve is inits "OFF" position,and disconnect thetool
from its compressedair supply beforeperforming any inspection,adjustments,
maintenance, or cleaning.
2.Before eachuse, inspect thegeneral condition ofthe tool. Checkfor loose screws,
misalignment or bindingof moving parts,cracked or brokenparts, damaged airhose,
and any othercondition that mayaffect itssafe operation. Ifabnormal noise or
vibration occurs, havethe problem correctedbefore further use.Do not usedamaged
equipment.
3.Daily: Witha clean cloth,remove all dirt,oil, and greasefrom the tool.If necessary,
you may usea mild detergent.Do not usesolvents, as damagedto the toolmay occur.
Do not immersethe tool inany liquids.
Diagram
Description
Part No. Qty.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Air File Housing
Guide Key
O-Ring (Large)
Slider Valve
O-Ring (Small)
Valve Nipple
Spring
Cylinder
Set Screw
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Piston
Plug
Spring
Filter
Retaining Ring
Air Inlet Base Cap
Loop Hanger
Hex Wench
Files
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Description
Part No. Qty.
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5.Store idletools properly. Keep thisAir Fileout of thereach of children.
6.Do notuse theAir File ifunder the influenceof alcohol orprescription drugs. Doing
so may causedamage to thetool, or personalinjury.Do not usethis or anytool if you
are tired. Usecommon sense atall times.
7.Check fordamaged parts. Beforeusing thisAir File, carefullycheck for anyparts
that may bemissing or damagedand any otherconditions that mayaffect the
operation of thistool. Replace orrepair damaged andworn parts immediatelyusing
only qualified repairfacility.
8.Always usethe proper tools.This airfile was designedfor a specifictask. Do
not alter thistool, or useit for apurpose for whichit was notintended.
9.Be carefulwhen connecting/disconnecting airsupply.It is recommendedto use
quick disconnects (notincluded) rather thanscrew-on air connections.
10.Avoidaccidental starts. Besure all Filesare securely fastenedin thisAir File
before plugging inor turning onair supply.
11.Use compressed aironly.Clean, dry, regulated compressedair at 90PSI. Never
use oxygen, carbondioxide, combustible gases,or any otherbottled gas asa power
source for thistool.
12.Always disconnectair supply whenthis tool isnot being used.
13.Use onlyfiles that comewith this tool.Using or alteringanother file foruse with
this tool couldcause personal injury.
NOTE: Thewarnings, cautions, andinstructions discussed inthis instruction manual
cannot cover allpossible conditions andsituations that mayoccur. Itmust be
understood by theoperator that commonsense and cautionare factors thatcannot
be built intothis product butmust be suppliedby the operator.
Before using, readand understand powertool owner's manual,observing all safety
rules and instruction.Failure to heedall safety rules,instructions and warningscan
result in seriousbodily injury.
SET UP
NOTE: If youare not usingan automatic oilersystem, before operation,add a fewdrops
of PneumaticToolOil to theairline connection.Add a fewdrops more afterhour of
continual use.
1.You will needto prepare a1/4in. air connector(included) to connectto the InletBase
Cap on theair file. Firstwrap the 1/4in.air connector withpipe thread sealtape (not
included) before threadingit into theinlet. Connect the3/8in. ID airsource hose (not
included) to aquick-disconnect coupler andthen to theAir File.
2.Set theair pressure onthe regulator (notincluded) to 90PSI. Do notexceed the
recommended air pressureof 90 PSI.
3.Check theair connection forleaks. Disconnect fromthe air source.
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