DeVilbiss MGAT-1 General Manual

DeVilbiss Air Power Company

GENERAL MANUAL FOR

AIR TOOLS & ACCESSORIES

If you have any questions call:

Customer Service Hotline

(Toll Free) 1-800-888-2468, Ext. 2

Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST)

WARRANTY

This product is covered by the
DeVilbiss one year limited
warranty (SP-100-E). The
warranty can be found on the

back cover.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information
that is important for you to know and
understand. This information re­lates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you recognize
this information, we use symbols to
the right. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these sections.

Attach Sales Receipt Here.

Retain Original Sales Receipt
as Proof of Purchase .

URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS
OF LIFE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

Information for preventing damage to
equipment.

Information that you should pay special
attention to.

MGAT-1 7/22/97

DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, Tennessee 38301-9615

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IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIP­MENT.

WHEN USING AIR TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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HAZARD

RISK OF EYE OR HEAD INJURY

RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

• Air powered equipment and power

tools are capable of propelling
materials such as metal chips, saw
dust, and other debris at high speed,
which could result in serious eye
injury.

• Compressed air can be hazardous.

The air stream can cause injury to
soft tissue areas such as eyes, ears,
etc. Particles or objects propelled by
the stream can cause injury.

• Tool attachments can become loose

or break and fly apart propelling
particles at the operator and others in
the work area.

• Abrasive tools such as sanders and

grinders, rotating tools such as drills,
and impact tools such as wrenches are
capable of generating sparks which
could result in ignition of flammable
materials.

• Exceeding the maximum pressure

rating of tools or accessories could
cause an explosion resulting in serious
injury.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1

safety glasses with side shields.

• Never leave operating tool

unattended. Disconnect air hose
when tool not in use.

• For additional protection use an

approved face shield in addition to
safety glasses.

• Make sure that any attachments are

securely assembled.

• Never operate tools near flammable

substances such as gasoline,
naptha, cleaning solvents, etc.

• Work in a clean, well ventilated

area free of combustible materials.

• Use compressed air regulated to

a maximum pressure at or below
the rated pressure of any
attachments.

RISK OF LOSS OF HEARING

RISK TO BREATHING

INHALATION HAZARD

• Long term exposure to noise produced

• Abrasive tools, such as grinders and

• Some materials such as adhesives and

from the operation of air tools can lead
to permanent hearing loss.

sanders generate dust and abrasive
materials which can be harmful to
human lungs and respiratory system.

tar, contain chemicals whose vapors
could cause serious injury with
prolonged exposure.

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• Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing

protection.

• Always wear MSHA/NIO5H

approved, properly fitting face
mask or respirator when using such
tools.

• Always work in a clean, dry, well

ventilated area.

HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Tools left unattended, or with the air

RISK OF INJURY

• Power tools can throw materials

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

hose attached can be activated by
unauthorized persons leading to their
injury or injury to others.

throughout the work area.

•Remove air hose when tool is not

in use and store tool in secure
location away from reach of
children.

• Keep work area clean and free of

clutter. Keep children and others
away from work area during
operation of the tool.

• Keep work area well lit.

• Power tools can become activated

by accident during maintenance or
tool changes.

• Remove air hose to lubricate or add

grinders, sanding discs, drills, etc.
to the tool.

• Never carry the tool by the hose.

• Avoid unitentional starting. Don't

carry hooked-up tool with finger on
trigger.

• Repair servicing should be done

only by an authorized service
representative.

RISK OF ENTANGLEMENT

• Power tools can cause the workpiece

to move upon contact leading to injury.

• Loss of control of the tool can lead to

injury to self or others.

• Poor quality, improper, or damaged

tools such as grinding wheels, chisels,
sockets, drills, etc., can fly apart
during operation, propelling particles
throughout the work area

.

• Tools which contain moving elements,
or drive other moving tools, such as
grinding wheels, sockets sanding
discs, etc. can become entangled in
clothing, jewelry and other loose
objects, resulting in severe injury.

• Clamps or other devices to prevent

movement.

•Never operate tool while under the

influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Don't overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free

from oil and grease.

• Stay alert. Watch what you are

doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired.

• Always use tool attachments rated

for the speed of the power tool.

• Never use tools which have been

dropped, impacted or damaged by
use.

• Use only impact grade sockets on

an impact wrench.

• Do not apply excessive force to the

tool – let the tool perform the work.

• Never wear loose fitting clothes, or

apparel which contains loose
straps or ties, etc. which could
become entangled in moving parts
of the tool.

• Remove any jewelry, watches,

identifications, bracelets, neck­laces,etc. which might become
caught by the tool.

• Keep hands away from moving

parts.Tie up or cover long hair.

RISK OF CUT OR BURNS

• Tools which cut, shear, drill, punch,
chisel, etc. are capable of causing
serious injury.

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•Keep the working part of the tool away

from hands and body.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship
and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial user). Products
covered under this warranty include: air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts, pressure washers, and
generators used in consumer applications (i.e., personal residential household usage only).

Air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts, pressure washers, and generators used in commercial
applications (income producing) are covered by a 90 day warranty.

DeVilbiss Air Power will repair or replace, at DeVilbiss's option, products or components which have failed within the
warranty period. Repair or replacement, and service calls on 60 and 80 gallon air compressors, will be handled by
Authorized Warranty Service Centers and will be scheduled and serviced according to the normal work flow and
business hours at the service center location, and depending on the availability of replacement parts.

All decisions of DeVilbiss Air Power Company with regard to this policy shall be final.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (Initial User):

o

Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.

o

Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners Manual(s).

o

Deliver or ship the product to the nearest DeVilbiss Air Power Authorized Warranty Service Center.
Freight costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser.

o

Air compressors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks only will be inspected at the site of installation. Contact the nearest

Authorized Warranty Service Center, that provides on-site service calls, for service call arrangement.

o

If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty Service Center, the purchaser

should contact DeVilbiss Air Power Company.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

o

Merchandise sold as reconditioned, floor models and/or display models. Any damaged or incomplete equipment
sold "as is".

o

Merchandise used as "rental" equipment.

o

Merchandise that has become inoperative because of ordinary wear, misuse, freeze damage, use of improper
chemicals, negligence, accident, improper and/or unauthorized repair or alterations including failure to operate
the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owners Manual (s) supplied with the product.
*Air Tools: O-Rings and driver blades are considered ordinary wear parts, therefore, they are warranted for a
period of 45 days from the date of purchase.

o

An air compressor that pumps air more than 50% during a one hour period is considered misuse because
the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand. Maximum compressor pumping time per hour is
30 minutes.

o

Merchandise sold by DeVilbiss Air Power which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of
another company. The product manufacturer's warranty will apply.

o

Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determined not to be defective.

o

Cost associated with assembly, required oil, adjustments or other installation and start-up cost.

o

ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT
FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

o

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not allow

limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

DeVilbiss Air Power Company

213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615 • Telephone: [phone] , Ext. 2 • FAX: [phone]

Form: SP-100-E - 4/25/96

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