Aimco Brakes Percussion Tools Operation Instructions User Manual

							Percussion Tools 
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 
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 LIT-MAN610 Rev. 07/2016  Printed in USA ©2016 AIMCO 
It is the responsibility of the employer to place the information on this instruction sheet into the hands of the operator. 
WARNING 
Always operate, inspect, and maintain this tool in accordance with the American National Standards Institute Safety Code for Portable Air Tools 
(ANSI B186.1) and any other applicable safety codes and regulations. 
Always turn off and disconnect the air supply before installing, removing, or adjusting any accessory on this tool or before performing any 
maintenance on the tool. Failure to do so could result in injury. 
IMPORTANT 
Make sure that these instructions are fully understood before operating this tool. The tool, its attachments, and accessories must only be used for their 
designed purpose. For product liability and safety reasons, any modifications of the tool and its accessories must be agreed upon by the technical 
authority of the manufacturer. All locally legislated safety rules with regard to installation, operation, and maintenance shall be respected at all times. 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION 
First, follow your local safety regulations strictly on this tool. 
1. Do  not  operate  or  trigger  any  percussion  tool  unless  the  chisel,  scaling  tool,  rivet  set,  or  other  implement  is  in  the  tool  and  in  contact  with  the 
workpiece or work surface. 
2. Always use a retainer and inspect retainer regularly for wear or damage. 
3. Always disconnect air supply and remove chisel, die, or punch when work is complete or tool is not in use. 
4. Always wear protective equipment and clothing for eyes, ears, and hand protection. 
5. Isolate work of this kind by using barriers between workstations. 
6. Use accessories of non-spark material. 
7. Avoid continuous vibration exposure. 
8. If coupling is used, it shall be separated from the tool by a whip hose (length 0.5 meters). 
AIR SUPPLY 
AIR HOSE SIZE: 1/4” NPT air inlet, use a 3/8” ID hose; 3/8” NPT air inlet use, use a 1/2” ID hose; and 1/2” NPT air inlet, use a 3/4” ID hose. 
AIR PRESSURE: 85 PSI (6 kg/cm2) air pressure is recommended for the most efficient performance. Too high of air pressure will shorten the life 
of the tool. Consult the catalog for more information. 
MAINTENANCE  REGULAR OVERHAUL: Preventative maintenance should be performed by a competent repair technician at least every three months to assure the 
best performance, trouble-free operation, and maximum tool life. Lubricate regularly. 
GENUINE PARTS: The use of other than genuine AIMCO replacement parts may result in safety hazards, decreased tool performance, increased 
maintenance, and may invalidate all warranties. 
AIMCO is not responsible for customer modification of tools for applications in which AIMCO was not consulted. Repairs should be made only by 
an authorized AIMCO Service Center. Contact AIMCO at 1-800-852-1368 for the authorized Service Center in your area.